OWLA meeting - Wed. Nov. 6, 2013

OWLA November Meeting Notice

Members and Guests are invited

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

7 pm at Springside Inn
6141 West Lake Road, Auburn 13021

Guest Speaker:

Frank Shipp
"Increasing Your Membership and Volunteerism"

Business meeting following the speaker


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

2013 Finger Lakes Research Conference

Please plan to attend the 2013 Finger Lakes Research Conference that will highlight panelists discussing land use, invasive species, and nutrient management within the Finger Lakes region of New York. In addition, a number of research posters will be displayed.

Keynote Speaker: Katherine Bunting-Howarth, Associate Director, New York Sea Grant Institute and Assistant Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension

  

Please encourage your lake association members, public decision makers, citizen scientists, academic institutions (students and faculty), and private research scientists to participate and attend! 

When:

Friday November 15, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Where:

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Scandling Center

300 Pulteney St.

Vandervort Room

Geneva, NY 14456 

For more information: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6tkitjfab&oeidk=a07e8a92mi07ae48346&oseq=a01h2gn96hckq

Recycling!

I attended a nice recycling event put on by Cayuga County today. The event was well run and I waited no more than a few minutes in line to drop off some electronics. These events are important for our environment and keep contaminants out of our landfills and road side ditches. I hope you will consider some upcoming recycling opportunities this fall.

Two more events coming up;

- Household Hazardous waste drop-off day Saturday October 26th 2013,
by Registration only at 315-255-1183 or goto: https//www.reg.cce.cornell.edu/HHW13_205

- America Recycles Day - Electronics Event - Saturday November 16th, 2013 at the Auburn City Landfill,
call CCE at 315-255-1183 for more information or goto; http://www.cayugacounty.us/DoingBusiness/PlanningandEconomicDevelopment/SolidWasteManagement/CurrentandUp-comingPrograms/AmericaRecyclesDayElectronicsEvent.aspx

Water Chestnut Alert!

Water Chestnut Alert!

Water Chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that:

-Grows and spreads rapidly

-Is already in the Seneca River

-Forms dense surface mats

-Impacts beaches, rivers, streams

Learn more here: http://www.owla.org/waterchestnutalert.pdf

August OWLA Meeting

Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at 7 pm

Springside Inn

6141 West Lake Road, Auburn

 

AGENDA:

Committee Reports

Strategic Plan Update

Lake Day 2013 Report

Water Testing Report

Fundraiser Golf/Dinner Report

Watershed/Lake Protection Update

 

  Members and Guests are invited

 

more info at:

www.owla.org

Invasive Species - Learn more about them!

We are hearing more and more about Invasive species affecting our lakes and streams.The Cayuga County Planning Department is sponsoring a series of training classes to help folks identify and deal with various aquatic invasive species. The five sessions are being held at various locations around the finger lakes.

• 6 p.m. Monday, July 22, at the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network Offices (2nd floor, Zabriskie Hall), Wells College, Aurora

• 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, in Meeting Room A of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca

• 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Finger Lakes Institute, 601 S. Main St., Geneva

• 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, in the auditorium of the Yates County Office Building, 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan

• 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at First Presbyterian Church, 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles

Get more details at:
http://auburnpub.com/news/local/cayuga-county-to-hold-aquatic-invasive-species-training/article_87f9982f-462f-5ab1-8092-0cfde014ccfb.html

Learn about invasive plant species too: http://auburnpub.com/lifestyles/eco-talk-get-to-know-invasive-plant-species/article_8f357c53-074d-5b62-9cfd-4d04ccb170d8.html

A Great Day!

The 2013 Owasco Lake Day was a smashing success! Hundreds of folks turned out to enjoy the festivities yesterday at Emerson Park. Browsing the various booths, displays and listening to the guest speakers kept the attendees all very busy. Even a late afternoon thunderstorm didn't chase off the majority of visitors.

The event was a true community collaboration involving volunteers along with both local and state agencies. Thanks to all the OWLA volunteers who worked hard to make this event possible. Dr. Joe would have been proud of you all!

Read more about the event at: http://auburnpub.com/news/local/community-cheers-for-lake-s-health-during-owasco-lake-day/article_09c2b857-ae84-5353-8b79-ae964bfc7602.html

Owasco Lake Day 2013 - Wednesday June 26th - Don't miss it!!!

Dear OWLA members and friends,

 

A reminder that Owasco Lake Day 2013 will be here next Wednesday, June 26, from 3 to 7 pm at Emerson Park. Lake Day Co-chairs Amy Barra and Rick Nelson ask that all OWLA members and friends put aside some time to celebrate Owasco Lake! They also ask that you volunteer some of your time if possible. Please call Rick Nelson at 315-729-3823 if you can help.

Lake Day will include plenty of activities and information for everyone:

There will be pontoon boat rides, complete with narrators who have interesting information about the lakes. The Boy Scouts will once again be selling hotdogs and hamburgers and are even giving away free popcorn. Chobani has graciously donated some of their delicious Greek yogurt again this year, so come enjoy some while checking out the resource fair.

Owasco Lake inspector Katie Jakaub will have a booth at the Resource Fair, along with the Finger Lakes Museum, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Green Drinks and other area organizations. OWLA will have a table as well, where you can join or renew membership or gather new information.

There are plenty of activities for all ages: DEC is bringing a fishing game for children (and young-at-heart adults), and the Creation Station will be there with small statues to paint and take home.

From 4:30-7:00 pm you can listen to our dynamic group of speakers in the Pavilion.

Topics covered will include: what has been done in Owasco Lake, using the watershed for education, agriculture and the Lake, citizen science in the watershed and the state of the Lake.

There will be live music throughout the event, and it's an excellent time to visit Emerson Park.

Celebrate Owasco Lake on Wednesday, June 26, from 3:00-7:00 pm at Emerson Park in Auburn, with OWLA.

Tips on fertilizing your lawn (and protecting the lake!)

Katie Jakaub has a nice article today in the Auburn Citizen describing friendlier methods of fertilizing your lawn. Nutrients from lawn and farm fertilizers can have significant impacts on water quality in our lake. We encourage you to learn more about nutrients that can effect the lake.

Read the entire story: http://auburnpub.com/lifestyles/how-to-weed-fertilize-your-lawn-without-hurting-the-environment/article_d4b68b60-ea71-5084-83d0-90a69b36ed63.html