Thursday, August 28, 2014

Health Department: Algae Bloom on Owasco Lake

The Cayuga County Health Department issued a statement last week notifying residents of the likely presence of toxic blue-green algae blooms in the northern part of Owasco Lake.

Read more here:
http://auburnpub.com/news/local/health-department-avoid-swimming-near-suspected-blue-green-algae-bloom/article_d61391fb-2b88-57e3-a591-fc0ec7d01155.html


North end Owasco Lake algae bloom - photo by:  Bill Hecht
What to do when blue-green algae is present...........

The Cayuga County Health Department has the following advice:

• People should suspect that blue-green algae could be present in surface water that is visibly discolored or that has surface scum.

• People and pets should not swim in surface water that is discolored or has surface scum. If contact occurs, wash with soap and water or rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove algae.

• Avoid bathing, showering, or washing dishes in untreated surface water that is experiencing an algae bloom.

• Do not let your pet drink water experiencing blue-green algae blooms.


• People are encouraged to call the Environmental Health Division at (315) 253-1405 if they suspect a blue-green algae bloom.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Governor's Challenge fishing tournament on Owasco Lake on Saturday 8/23


Come out and see Governor Cuomo and various area celebrity's participate this Saturday morning in the Bassmaster Governor's Challenge fishing tournament on Owasco Lake. This is a great boost for area tourism and publicity for our beautiful gem; Owasco Lake.

Read more:
http://www.syracuse.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2014/08/joanie_mahoney_derrick_coleman_and_others_fishing_in_governors_challenge_on_owas.html

http://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/eye-on-ny-cuomo-s-governor-s-challenge-on-owasco/article_fc22f25c-2577-11e4-8f2d-0019bb2963f4.html

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

OWLA Meeting - Wednesday Sept. 3rd

OWLA Meeting - Meeting Notice

Wednesday, September 3rd, at 7pm

Springside Inn (Fleming)
6141 West Lake Road
Auburn, NY 13021

Business Meeting Agenda:

Welcome guest NYS Senator James L. Seward
Membership Update
Communication Report
Water Testing Report
Underwater Equipment Report
Report on Algae Blooms
Report: Governor Cuomo's visit to Owasco Lake
Invasive Species Advisory Report on Milfoil Removal on Skaneateles Lake
Presentation: Land Value Analysis in the Owasco Lake Watershed

Please check OWLA web site for more info www.owla.org


Other reports and updates
on OWLA activities and events

Members and Guests are invited to attend!

Sunday, August 3, 2014

OWLA Meeting - Wednesday, August 6th

OWLA Meeting - August Meeting Notice

Wednesday, August 6, at 7pm

Springside Inn (Fleming)
6141 West Lake Road
Auburn, NY 13021

Business Meeting Agenda:

Final Report: Lake Day 2014
Membership Update
Water Testing Report
WQMA Update
Lake/Watershed Action Plan Update
Invasive Species Advisory
Weed Control Report

Other reports and updates
on OWLA activities and events

Members and Guests are invited to attend!