January 17, 2014
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Watershed Information
The lake associations commissioned a report on Truesdale Lake in 2001 that was done by Land-Tech Consulting. It has been over 13 years since the report publication and many new residents probably have never seen it. I have excerpted a map … Continue reading
December 16, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Free Lake Management Book: Diet for a Small Lake
The classic lake management book ‘Diet for a Small Lake‘ has been made available as a free pdf download. Originally published in 1990 — this is the updated 2009 edition. The physical book is published at cost – hardcover is … Continue reading
October 9, 2013
by admin
Comments Off on Lake End of Summer and Early Fall Algae
There is a good amount of detail and updates on the Nextdoor Truesdale neighborhood site about the unusual and persistent algae bloom we’ve experienced over the last month. Rather than duplicate the posts and discussions here I encourage you to … Continue reading
July 30, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Truesdale Lake, Blue Green Algae and What to Expect
July 30, 2013 Truesdale Lake, Blue Green Algae and What to Expect Greetings on this absolutely beautiful late July afternoon. It is simply amazing outside today – with wonderful temperature, and humidity and neat summer sounds. That is the good … Continue reading
July 23, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Beach & Lake Update
Allied came to the lake yesterday and found oxygen levels too low for an algae treatment. When water heats up, its ability to hold dissolved oxygen goes down. If an algaecide treatment were made in current conditions it could cause … Continue reading
July 20, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Beaches CLOSED – Blue Green Algae Bloom
The heat wave and lack of rain has caused a blue green algae bloom at the lake. All beaches are closed for the weekend. Residents are advised to avoid swimming in the lake until further notice. Pets should avoid the … Continue reading
July 18, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Treatment Scheduled for Monday July 22nd
We are on schedule for algicide treatment this Monday 7/22. Standard water use restrictions apply for copper sulfate. Do not use lake water to irrigate lawns for 24 hours. No swimming for 24 hours after application. Looks like the heat … Continue reading
July 10, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Treatment Report July 8, 2013
Allied Biological applied Copper Sulfate as an algaecide on July 8, 2013 to slow the seasonal growth of the filamentous algae and unicellular algae. Standard water use restrictions apply (i.e. don’t water your lawn with lake water after treatment, no swimming for 24 hours post … Continue reading
June 25, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Treatment Report June 24, 2013
Allied Biological applied Copper Sulfate as an algaecide on June 24, 2013 to slow the seasonal growth of the filamentous algae. Summary report is attached below (click for larger size).
May 25, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Allied Lake Survey Report – May 21, 2013
Allied did a boat survey of plant and algae on the lake Tuesday May 21st. Their report is above. Click the image for a larger copy.