Most of us Lake users are more than concerned about weed growth in the Fingerlakes. According to today's Syracuse Post-Standard so is U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer. The article describes the battle Skaneateles residents have been fighting with weed growth over the last few years. The senator indicates in the article that he will seek to involve The Army Corp of Engineers to help fight weeds in all 10 Fingerlakes.
Another interesting comment in the article is that the Army Corp of Engineers has been already working to eradicate weeds in Northern and Western New York. Maybe we can get some added help from them here.
Stay Tuned.............I hope we hear more very soon. Better yet, drop Senator Schumer a line and tell him we need his help on Owasco Lake. Remember the old saying; "The squeaky wheel gets the grease"
Link to Syracuse Newspaper article on Weeds in Skaneateles Lake:
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/schumer_wants_army_corps_of_en.html
If you are interested also take a look at a related article on weeds in Otisco Lake.
Link to Syracuse Newspaper article on Weeds in Otisco Lake:
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/otisco_lake_also_faces_milfoil.html
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Household Hazardous Waste Event
Cayuga County's annual Household Hazardous Waste Day is coming up on Saturday October 3rd. The event requires pre-registration with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County, starting Monday August 31st at 315.255.1183.
This is a great opportunity to safely get rid of old oil/gasoline, pool chemicals, pesticides, home electronics, small propane tanks, etc. Please use caution when handling any type of hazardous products and follow all product label directions/warnings carefully.
Link to Cornell Cooperative Extension's Auburn Citizen article on the event:
http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2009/08/10/lake_life/lakelife04.txt
Link to frequently asked hazardous waste questions:
http://cayuganet.org/hazwaste/faqs.htm
This is a great opportunity to safely get rid of old oil/gasoline, pool chemicals, pesticides, home electronics, small propane tanks, etc. Please use caution when handling any type of hazardous products and follow all product label directions/warnings carefully.
Link to Cornell Cooperative Extension's Auburn Citizen article on the event:
http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2009/08/10/lake_life/lakelife04.txt
Link to frequently asked hazardous waste questions:
http://cayuganet.org/hazwaste/faqs.htm
Friday, July 24, 2009
Students Learn About Owasco Lake!
Owasco Marine donated a rental pontoon boat so students from the Blueprint II Middle School group could experience our lake "up front & personal" during a recent "Community Field Trip". Owasco Watershed Lake Association President Joe Wasileski took three groups of students out into the lake and down the Owasco River to discuss and experience all of the opportunities and challenges our lake has to offer. The fact that Owasco Lake is the drinking water source for close to 55,000 people make it a vital natural resource that must be protected. Pictured with Wasileski are Danielle Thomas, Daniel Biljanoski, Matt Trupiano, Jenna Alberici, Nick Marinelli, & Colette Swanbery.
Thanks to Sue Muldoon for passing on this story and also for her efforts to educate the Blueprint II Middle School group about the environment and the Owasco Lake Watershed.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Owasco Lake Day.....Thank you!
The second annual Owasco Lake Day on July 1st was a rounding success!
There was a very large turnout of people interested in hearing about protecting and improving the water quality in our lake. Many local officials and educators spoke on various issues and the continued need to protect the lake for future generations. There were also displays by various groups and agencies to give the attendees more opportunities to learn about Owasco Lake and their environment.
Stas Kott; an OWLA Director, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Stas, along with Norma Leone led the OWLA committee, that put together this outstanding event.
President Joe Wasileski may have summed it up the best: "It was certainly GREAT to be a part of last weeks events, and work with such a fine group of people and friends. There was a great turnout, with an impressive list of very fine people in attendance. This was the best part--- the Quality of participants and exhibits were outstanding! Everybody there had an ardent desire to help solve the problems that Owasco Lake has, and I'm sure will partner with us to make a difference in the future".
..........and a very special THANK YOU! to all the OWLA members and community leaders that worked together to create such a special day!
We can't wait for next year!
Get out and enjoy the summer! - Lakeman
Link to the Auburn Citizen article about the Owasco Lake Day:
http://auburnpub.com/articles/2009/07/02/local_news/news01.txt
There was a very large turnout of people interested in hearing about protecting and improving the water quality in our lake. Many local officials and educators spoke on various issues and the continued need to protect the lake for future generations. There were also displays by various groups and agencies to give the attendees more opportunities to learn about Owasco Lake and their environment.
Stas Kott; an OWLA Director, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Stas, along with Norma Leone led the OWLA committee, that put together this outstanding event.
President Joe Wasileski may have summed it up the best: "It was certainly GREAT to be a part of last weeks events, and work with such a fine group of people and friends. There was a great turnout, with an impressive list of very fine people in attendance. This was the best part--- the Quality of participants and exhibits were outstanding! Everybody there had an ardent desire to help solve the problems that Owasco Lake has, and I'm sure will partner with us to make a difference in the future".
..........and a very special THANK YOU! to all the OWLA members and community leaders that worked together to create such a special day!
We can't wait for next year!
Get out and enjoy the summer! - Lakeman
Link to the Auburn Citizen article about the Owasco Lake Day:
http://auburnpub.com/articles/2009/07/02/local_news/news01.txt
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Help control invasive weeds.... Adopt-A-Shorline
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County will be holding a training session on Saturday June 27th; 10:00 am at their offices; 248 Grant Ave. Auburn.
The Adopt-a-Shoreline training session will help interested citizens learn to identify, monitor and control invasive aquatic weeds on local lakes.
Invasive weeds are devastating to local bodies of water. Eurasian water milfoil, curly leaf pondweed and water chestnut are causing problems for boaters and fishermen, they reduce waterfront property values, disrupt the growth of native plants and can interfere with fish reproduction.
Pre-Registration is not required, but would be appreciated. Call CCE at 255-1183 for more information.
The Adopt-a-Shoreline training session will help interested citizens learn to identify, monitor and control invasive aquatic weeds on local lakes.
Invasive weeds are devastating to local bodies of water. Eurasian water milfoil, curly leaf pondweed and water chestnut are causing problems for boaters and fishermen, they reduce waterfront property values, disrupt the growth of native plants and can interfere with fish reproduction.
Pre-Registration is not required, but would be appreciated. Call CCE at 255-1183 for more information.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
“Light an LED for Owasco Lake”
"Light an LED for Owasco Lake"
Sponsored by the Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA)
Please join with others around the Lake
by turning on an LED Light
Friday, July 3, 2009, at 9:30 PM
Please join us for "Ring of Lights" during our Independence Day Weekend Celebration.
The event builds on an Indian tradition that showed respect for the great gift of "Owasco Lake," and it also demonstrates our unity as a community.
We would like to update this tradition to be environmentally friendly and promote the use of LED lights rather than flares, which contain phosphorus and can cause harm to our water.
Owasco Lake is important to all of us, and this is a fun way to show it.
How can I get LED Lights? You can buy LED lights from local vendors, or Owasco Watershed Lake Association has found a USA distributor who sells LED lights at a reasonable price. We will be pleased to order your lights for you. All orders must be accompanied with your payment and all orders must be received by OWLA by June 20, 2009. You will be responsible for picking up your LED lights on Lake Day, Wednesday, July 1, at Emerson Park Pavilion.
Other environmentally friendly alternatives include using a string of LED holiday lights, nylon solar powered LED patio lanterns, or solar LED camping lanterns.
For more information or to share other environmentally friendly alternatives, please e-mail
OwascoLakeDay2009@gmail.com
"
LED Light Order Form - by June 20, 2009, accompanied by payment. I will pick them up on Lake Day, July 1st at Emerson Park Pavilion.
Name: ______________________________
Address: _____________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________
Daytime Telephone: _______________ FAX: ______________
E-Mail:
Please order LED Lights X $10 each =
Check# Amount enclosed:
Send payment made out to "OWLA" and order form by June 20, 2009 to:
OWLA LED
Post Office Box #1
Auburn, NY 13021
Sponsored by the Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA)
Please join with others around the Lake
by turning on an LED Light
Friday, July 3, 2009, at 9:30 PM
Please join us for "Ring of Lights" during our Independence Day Weekend Celebration.
The event builds on an Indian tradition that showed respect for the great gift of "Owasco Lake," and it also demonstrates our unity as a community.
We would like to update this tradition to be environmentally friendly and promote the use of LED lights rather than flares, which contain phosphorus and can cause harm to our water.
Owasco Lake is important to all of us, and this is a fun way to show it.
How can I get LED Lights? You can buy LED lights from local vendors, or Owasco Watershed Lake Association has found a USA distributor who sells LED lights at a reasonable price. We will be pleased to order your lights for you. All orders must be accompanied with your payment and all orders must be received by OWLA by June 20, 2009. You will be responsible for picking up your LED lights on Lake Day, Wednesday, July 1, at Emerson Park Pavilion.
Other environmentally friendly alternatives include using a string of LED holiday lights, nylon solar powered LED patio lanterns, or solar LED camping lanterns.
For more information or to share other environmentally friendly alternatives, please e-mail
OwascoLakeDay2009@gmail.com
"
LED Light Order Form - by June 20, 2009, accompanied by payment. I will pick them up on Lake Day, July 1st at Emerson Park Pavilion.
Name: ______________________________
Address: _____________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________
Daytime Telephone: _______________ FAX: ______________
E-Mail:
Please order LED Lights X $10 each =
Check# Amount enclosed:
Send payment made out to "OWLA" and order form by June 20, 2009 to:
OWLA LED
Post Office Box #1
Auburn, NY 13021
Saturday, June 6, 2009
2nd Annual OWASCO LAKE DAY - Wed. July 1st
SAVE THE DATE !
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
OWASCO LAKE DAY
5 – 6:30 pm
Emerson Park Pavilion
Updates from New York State Senator Mike Nozzolio and from John D. Halfman, Ph.D., Finger Lakes Institute; on the Water Quality of Owasco Lake
Guest Speaker
Peter E. Black, PhD
Professor of Water and Related Land Resources, Emeritus, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
“Together We Can Make a Difference”
and
Ring of Lights
Friday, July 3, 2009 (fireworks night)
LED lights available for $10.00 each
Order by June 20th
Details and order information at:
OwascoLakeDay2009@gmail.com
or www.owla.org
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
OWASCO LAKE DAY
5 – 6:30 pm
Emerson Park Pavilion
Updates from New York State Senator Mike Nozzolio and from John D. Halfman, Ph.D., Finger Lakes Institute; on the Water Quality of Owasco Lake
Guest Speaker
Peter E. Black, PhD
Professor of Water and Related Land Resources, Emeritus, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
“Together We Can Make a Difference”
and
Ring of Lights
Friday, July 3, 2009 (fireworks night)
LED lights available for $10.00 each
Order by June 20th
Details and order information at:
OwascoLakeDay2009@gmail.com
or www.owla.org
Monday, June 1, 2009
Monthly OWLA meeting this Wednesday June 3rd
Message from our President!
Hi OWLS!!! WE will have our monthly meeting at the Springside Inn this Wednesday June 3rd at 7:00PM.
BE THERE!!!
Be prepared to give your committee reports. [send a substitute if you can't make it].
Most of our meeting will deal with Owasco Lake Day and the Ring of Fire. We will have Groton Updates and Buoy News, as well as discussion of Sue Muldoon's reforestation Project. Any other items can also be addressed. Please come and bring others who are not on this list.
We need everyone's help for our ambitious agenda for Lake Day. Stas Kott asked me to inform you that he will hold an Owasco Lake Day meeting at Emerson Park this Saturday June 6th at 9:30 AM ----His and Norma's Committee will need all the help that they can get.
See you all this week ..................Joe Wasileski - President
Hi OWLS!!! WE will have our monthly meeting at the Springside Inn this Wednesday June 3rd at 7:00PM.
BE THERE!!!
Be prepared to give your committee reports. [send a substitute if you can't make it].
Most of our meeting will deal with Owasco Lake Day and the Ring of Fire. We will have Groton Updates and Buoy News, as well as discussion of Sue Muldoon's reforestation Project. Any other items can also be addressed. Please come and bring others who are not on this list.
We need everyone's help for our ambitious agenda for Lake Day. Stas Kott asked me to inform you that he will hold an Owasco Lake Day meeting at Emerson Park this Saturday June 6th at 9:30 AM ----His and Norma's Committee will need all the help that they can get.
See you all this week ..................Joe Wasileski - President
June News From the Finger Lakes Institute
We just recieved an e-mail from Sarah Meyer with the latest offerings from The Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith College. FLI does an excellent job in providing quality environmental education programs focused on pertinet Finger Lakes issues.
Check them out!
June 2009 Finger Lakes Institute Happenings
Read and print the entire newsletter from http://fli.hws.edu/newsletter.asp
Upcoming Programs
June 15, 7:00 pm, Otisco Lake MarinaTalking and Teaching About Aquatic Plants: A Workshop for Educators
June 15, 7:00- 9:00 pm, Finger Lakes Institute Seneca Room
Genesee-Finger Lakes Regional Blueway Analysis Stakeholder Meeting
June 25, 6:30 pm, Finger Lakes Institute ClassroomA Homeowners Guide to Aquatic Plants
June 30, 6:30 pm, Finger Lakes Institute ClassroomLake-friendly Households: Is Your Home Healthy and Environmentally Friendly? Part 1
July 7, 6:30 pm, Finger Lakes Institute ClassroomLake-friendly Households: Is Your Home Healthy and Environmentally Friendly? Part 2
Education Outreach
Teachers! Professional Development Opportunities Offered at the FLI
Summer Finger Lakes Exploration Camp for Middle School Youth
School Without Walls Visits HWS
Community Outreach
Greening for the Greater Good: Demonstration Rain Garden Planted at the FLI
Two Part Lake-Friendly Homeowners Program
Diet for a Small Lake New Edition Now Available
Planning for Recreational Paddling in the Finger Lakes
Learn more at: http://fli.hws.edu/workshops.asp
Check them out!
June 2009 Finger Lakes Institute Happenings
Read and print the entire newsletter from http://fli.hws.edu/newsletter.asp
Upcoming Programs
June 15, 7:00 pm, Otisco Lake MarinaTalking and Teaching About Aquatic Plants: A Workshop for Educators
June 15, 7:00- 9:00 pm, Finger Lakes Institute Seneca Room
Genesee-Finger Lakes Regional Blueway Analysis Stakeholder Meeting
June 25, 6:30 pm, Finger Lakes Institute ClassroomA Homeowners Guide to Aquatic Plants
June 30, 6:30 pm, Finger Lakes Institute ClassroomLake-friendly Households: Is Your Home Healthy and Environmentally Friendly? Part 1
July 7, 6:30 pm, Finger Lakes Institute ClassroomLake-friendly Households: Is Your Home Healthy and Environmentally Friendly? Part 2
Education Outreach
Teachers! Professional Development Opportunities Offered at the FLI
Summer Finger Lakes Exploration Camp for Middle School Youth
School Without Walls Visits HWS
Community Outreach
Greening for the Greater Good: Demonstration Rain Garden Planted at the FLI
Two Part Lake-Friendly Homeowners Program
Diet for a Small Lake New Edition Now Available
Planning for Recreational Paddling in the Finger Lakes
Learn more at: http://fli.hws.edu/workshops.asp
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