The Oneida Lake Bulletin Fall 2016 www.oneidalakeassociation.org

The American Fisheries Society Publishes a Book on Oneida Lake Oneida Lake: Long-Term Dynamics of a Managed Ecosystem and its Fishery

The Oneida Lake Association contin- phosphorous in detergents, expanded ues to explore and discuss the relation- municipal sewer systems, improved ships of physical, chemical, and biotic septic designs, and new storm water ero- components of the lake that contribute sion management has lead to a dramatic to algal blooms. In this column, we are reduction in phosphorous concentrations referencing a new book, recently pub- in Oneida Lake. This drift toward oligo- lished, titled Oneida Lake: Long-Term trophication, however, presents a new Dynamics of a Managed Ecosystem and scenario for Oneida Lake, the decreas- its Fishery (American Fisheries Soci- ing levels of algal carbon. Algal carbon ety 2016), as edited by a provides the nutrition Copepods (photo private-scuba.com) number of our associates for tiny crustacean zoo- at Cornell, including OLA plankton like Daphnia quagga mussels, for example). Board member, Edward and copepods on which Although light penetration has in- Mills. Dr. John Magnu- yellow and wall- creased in recent years (leading to pho- son, Professor Emeritus, eye feed in their early tosynthetic activity deeper into the water Center for Limnology, life history. Algal carbon column), such enhanced water clarity has University of , can be reflected in some not translated into more available food Madison acknowledged species that are highly for zooplankton that support juvenile the new book focused on nutritious for Daphnia fishes like perch, walleye, gizzard shad, Oneida Lake as “A Rare while other algae species and buckeye on which the larger fish Book about an Important like blue-greens are es- prey. In these post-zebra mussel years, Daphnia (photo Wikipedia) Lake… Oneida Lake is a sentially non-edible and both food quality and quantity could be major lake in North America with a long of poor nutrition. Although important limiting the Daphnia, despite compen- documented history.” zooplankton like Daphnia are nonselec- sating mechanisms that the zooplankton Prior to the arrival of zebra mussels, in tive filter feeders, they need a healthy have for surviving on meager rations. In the late 1980s, phosphorous was a water supply of nutritious algae species in the fact, these concerns extend well beyond quality issue, with concentrations over water column in order to thrive. Oneida Lake. There is growing concern 100 micrograms per liter (μ/L). Now, with The type of algal blooms in Oneida that the salmonid fishery of some of the concentrations in the range of 20-30 μ/L Lake can be dictated by the ratio of is imperiled by a similar (or lower) scientists are speaking of the nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations reduction in prey fish size and health, “oligotrophication” of Oneida Lake, as in the lake’s waters. Some algal species, consequent to “improved” water quality. characterized by reduced fertility, high for example, like more nitrogen than Although reducing levels of phospho- oxygen content, and greater water clarity, phosphorus while others do well when rus in Oneida Lake was once a primary similar to the Finger Lakes. Formerly, we phosphorus levels are high. Consequent- goal, further reductions in our waters may spoke of Oneida as eutrophic, having high ly, the nature of algal blooms is driven by not be productive. Certainly this issue phosphorus levels and high biological a complex of chemical, biological, and needs much more study and discussions. productivity. physical interactions that often varies The OLA remains committed to research- Beginning in the 1970s, restrictions seasonally, annually, and with the domi- ing this issue. on lawn fertilizers, the elimination of nating critters in the lake (like zebra and

Oneida Lake Bulletin – Your Environmental Voice for Seventy Years 1 President’s Message The Oneida Lake Association, Inc. Members, Founded in 1945 I and the Board of Directors sincerely appreciate the support you have given us this year, and your compliments on our recent technology initiatives. Many of you The Bulletin is published by the will receive this Bulletin electronically for the first time. More of you started getting Oneida Lake Association, Inc., so that its members may be in- a monthly e-News message that was initiated in January. For those of you getting formed regarding the activities of the only print versions of the Bulletin, and who may want electronic mailings, please association. The Oneida Lake provide us with a valid, legible email address – just send your request by email to Association, Inc., was organized [email protected]. As mentioned at our April Members Meeting, email- in 1945 to restore and preserve the ing saves considerable printing and postage, enabling stable membership at only $5. natural resources of Oneida Lake Please ask your friends and neighbors on the lake to sign up at our website, and pay ‘a and its environs. fin for a fin’ via PayPal. Our website has been reformatted, and now has an embedded search engine – give it a try. Officers President...... Scott Shupe Vice President...... Richard Colesante I trust that September finds you in good spirits after this warm, dry summer. Fishing Vice President...... Dr. Edward Mills was a challenge, but boaters sure had a good time. The sailors have been somewhat Vice President...... Matthew Snyder under-challenged by winds, but this autumn the changing jet stream should bring in Treasurer...... Lance Vella Secretary...... Jim Novak cold fronts to nicely and frequently fill the sails. Waterfowlers are prepping their gear for October, fall perch and bass fishermen are marking the weedbeds, and the wading Board of Directors walleye anglers are anticipating a good November ‘nite bite’ once the abundant buck- Terms Expiring April 30, 2017 eyes and alewife minnows move to the shallows. It is anyone’s guess when ice will form, Bruce Schantz Paul Metot but those interested in watching the seasons change should have a new webcamera’s Scott Shupe Dr. Edward Mills view. At our website, in addition to the existing link on the north shore camera, we Mike Barretta George Reck will have a new south shore view from Chapman Park, coming soon courtesy of the Gina Duggleby Ryan Asmus Town of Sullivan. Terms Expiring April 30, 2018 Anthony Buffa Bill Girvan This fall as you pull your boats, remember that new state regulations require no Richard Colesante Robert Cote weeds on trailers. I know it is a challenge at the launch sites, but please clean your Matt Kazmierski Robert Gang III bilges and boats, especially if you will be going to other waters. Invasive aquatic spe- Greg Keener Jim Novak cies are here to stay, but it remains incumbent upon each of us to manage our outdoor activities in accordance with the rules of law. Terms Expiring April 30, 2019 Patricia Cerro-Reehil Kurt Snyder Warren Darby Matthew Snyder Enjoy this issue of the Bulletin, and remember to vote! John Harmon Lance Vella Thomas Pierce Sincerely,

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2 Oneida Lake Bulletin – Your Environmental Voice for Seventy Years Two Named to The OLA Fishing Corner Board of Directors By Ryan Asmus John Harmon John Harmon of Cicero was elected Fall Fishing on Oneida Lake to the Board of For this year’s fall fishing report I contacted local merchants with firsthand knowl- Directors July 11. edge of fishing Oneida Lake in the fall. I spoke with Rob Goffredo of Bartel Road Bait John is a retired and Tackle, Ben Barry of East Shore Bait and Tackle, and Tony Buffa of Capt. Tony Skaneateles teach- Buffa’s Fishing Charters. Rob, Ben and Tony agreed; whether you are interested in er and Curriculum perch, bass or walleye, the autumn months offer some of Oneida Lake’s best fishing Coordinator. John has editing an opportunities. writing skills with an environmental When the water temperatures begin to drop back into and through the 50’s, wall- avocation that will serve us well on eye return to the shallows where they are accessible to shore anglers. Whether you the Education and Outreach Commit- are wading or casting from shore, stick baits are a go-to lure among fall anglers. Two tee. popular choices include Challenger and Rapala. Whichever you choose to use, be sure Gregory Keener to try lures patterned to match the black and silver of shad minnow, a natural prey of Gregory Keen- walleye. er of Constantia During the fall months, bass tend to group together around schools of baitfish. When joined the OLA as you have located a group of feeding bass try using drop shot rigs, tube baits, weighted a new director in swim baits, senko worms and other . Once the water temperature has dropped April. He retired into the mid or low fifties, one of the easiest methods of catching fall smallmouth bass from the Central is to drift silver shiners over the rubble piles found at the west end of the lake, north Square School Dis- and to the east of Oneida Shores. trict where he taught art for 31 years. If you are targeting largemouth, bass poppers and lures resembling frogs and rats are He is skilled in digital photography a good choice. Perch school together in the fall as well. Be patient. Finding a hungry and hopes to share his knowledge to school of perch can lead to a great day of fishing. better communicate the mission of the The effects of round gobies are beginning to be felt in the lake. The arrival of gobies OLA. has lead to larger fish, especially within the smallmouth bass population. Anglers may The Board hopes to fill the one re- find that since the arrival of gobies as a new and plentiful food source, game fish with maining vacancy with someone from bellies full of the may become more difficult to catch using traditional the east end of our membership. We techniques. especially are interested in someone Local bait shops are beginning to stock lures mimicking goby color patterns and with some legal or regulatory back- action. Since gobies do not have a swim bladder like other fish in the lake, they are ground. confined to the bottom 18 inches of the lake. In order to avoid having your day ruined If you have an interest, or know of by catching goby after goby, be sure to keep your bait off the bottom where gobies are someone who may be, please contact feeding. This is especially true when fishing in or near the river. a Director.

Volunteers Wanted! Your Oneida Lake Association’s outreach program involves staffing exhibition booths at regional sport shows. Directors’ commitments occasionally conflict with scheduling, leaving difficult gaps in coverage. We invite all association members to volunteer to fill these gaps. Working these shows creates a unique opportunity to promote the OLA and share great fellowship with scores of dedicated, fascinating outdoorspersons. Any interested members should contact the board through our website - www.oneidalakeassociation.org.

Oneida Lake Bulletin – Your Environmental Voice for Seventy Years 3 Standing Up for Microbead Free New York Waters by Christian Shaw and Gordon Middleton A 240-mile journey is finally complete. Though this may not seem like a long distance by car, think about doing it on a paddleboard. Then consider attempt- ing it during November in upstate New York. This feat is what Christian Shaw and Gordon Middleton, co-founders of Tides, completed on November 19, 2015, after a polar vortex of winter weather halted their journey in 2014. They came back with a vengeance, and renewed determination to raise awareness about microbead pollution in the Finger Lakes, Great Lakes, and other waterways of their home state. This journey started as a way to draw attention to the issue of , Christian Shaw looks west across the length of Oneida Lake during an 11 day paddle but more specifically and board trip to sample water from Ithaca to the Erie Canal for plastics. micro-beads. Leading the science behind microbeads: Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason from the State University of New York at 75 percent of the pollution in the Great Lakes comes from Fredonia. With cooperation from the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Dr. micro-plastics – pieces you can’t see that come from the pho- Mason had published findings about mi- todegradation of plastic bags, toothbrushes and other debris. croplastics in the Great Lakes and water – Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, SUNY Fredonia resource recovery systems statewide. She found 75 percent of the pollution in the Great Lakes comes from micro-plastics the recovery plants. Middleton and Shaw maybe smaller local governments would – pieces you can’t see that come from the hoped that their adventure would inspire – and they did. One by one, Erie, Catta- photodegradation of plastic bags, tooth- and bring attention to a microbead ban raugus, Chautauqua, Suffolk, Albany and brushes and other debris. Twenty percent that had been proposed to the New York finally their home county of Tompkins of this total microplastic pollution is mi- State Legislature. passed their own bans, the strongest legis- crobeads. These microbeads were found In spring 2014 a pending bill in the lation ever, on products containing plastic in the effluent from 75 percent of water New York State Legislature was passed microbeads. The evidence found right resource recovery plants (n=44) sampled overwhelmingly in the Assembly, but here in New York state was too strong for around New York state. Plastic Tides did was shelved and refused to be voted on honest local governments to ignore, es- their own sampling on the first go-round by the Senate. Even after the 2014 Plastic pecially after the issue was taken up by a of their Erie Canal trip, found microbeads Tides expedition – which resulted in their group of middle and high school students in Cayuga Lake, Oneida Lake, the Erie film, The Canal, and a growing body of who, after becoming Plastic Tides Junior Canal and Mohawk River, and became microbead research in New York state Ambassadors, contacted the local legis- the first group to find micro-beads in – history repeated itself in 2015 as the lature themselves. Then, just one month inland waterways. Microbeads concen- bill failed to make the Senate floor. This later, in a turn of events that could never trate , get ingested by animals provoked Middleton and Shaw, in col- have been predicted, President Obama ranging in size from plankton and mussels laboration with their Plastic Tides Junior signed the Microbead-Free Waters Act to birds and fish, and eventually make it Ambassador summer program, to work into law. The bill had been proposed for up the food chain to humans. They also fervently to pass the legislation – but this a number of years, but with the passing leach chemicals known to be endocrine time through a more grassroots approach. (Continued on next page) disruptors which are not remediated at If the state wouldn’t hear their voice,

4 Oneida Lake Bulletin – Your Environmental Voice for Seventy Years Standing Up for Microbead Free New York Waters (Continued from page 4) of the ban and the grassroots movement in New York, the bill was fi- nally taken seriously and passed through the House and the Senate by unanimous vote. It was a massive victory. Common questions Shaw and Middle- ton get from talking about this issue are: Why don’t we just make smaller filters at the treatment plants? Why do we even care about this? Well, to that they respond that the filtration upgrade required at treatment plants would be extremely expensive; oftentimes when we try to use technology to mitigate systemic problems, it can create separate but equal problems in its own right. And while microbeads haven’t specifically been proven harmful to humans, why should the burden of proof for that be on the Christian Shaw holds up a water sample. consumer? Shouldn’t it be the industry’s responsibility to prove that their products cutlery in school cafeterias, and its annual Reprinted from Clear Waters maga- are safe for us to use? Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) race around zine, the Official publication of the NY If you are inspired by this article, then Bermuda, the Devil’s Isle Challenge, Water Environment Association. follow Shaw and Middleton on their jour- situated smack in the middle of the North neys on social media, @plastictides on In- Atlantic Gyre. The events surrounding Christian Shaw (lead author and stagram, www.facebook.com/plastictides this 50-mile paddleboard race are in- contact for questions) is the Science and and at their website www.plastictides. tended to help raise awareness of plastics Education Director, and Co-founder of org. Coming up on Plastic Tides’ radar pollution in the oceans. Remember, Don’t Plastic Tides. He can be reached at Chris- is a campaign to avoid single-use plastic Ride the Plastic Tide. [email protected]. Gordon Middleton is the Creative Director and Co-founder of Plastic Tides. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Christian Shaw looks at the conditions of Lock 23 in Brewerton, NY mid-November 2015.

Oneida Lake Bulletin – Your Environmental Voice for Seventy Years 5 Cornell University High School Program Monitoring Invasive Fish Species in NY State Excerpted from an article written by Dr. Donna Cassidy-Hanley

Last June a group of Central Square quantitative PCR (qPCR) High School students piloted an excit- techniques. ing new educational outreach program To help integrate pro- that partnered researchers at the Cornell gram activities into exist- University School of Veterinary Medicine ing curriculum, the proj- with students and teachers throughout ect supplies background New York State. Under the direction of information for teachers Dr. Jim Casey and Dr. Donna Cassidy- and students on the is- Hanley, the project continues to inves- sues surrounding inva- tigate the distribution of invasive fish sive fish species. Teacher Round Goby (http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/ais/img/goby.jpg) species (including sea lamprey and round and student protocols, as goby) in various New York waterways. well as the collection and filtration mate- Oneida Lake watershed to test for the This program provides students with a rials students will need to sample water presence of invasive Round Gobies, unique classroom opportunity to follow in nearby rivers, streams, lakes, or canals, Asian Carp, and Lamprey Eels. Out of a project from fieldwork through qPCR are supplied free of charge. the total 84 sites sampled around the state, analysis, providing an opportunity to use Under teacher supervision, students 14 tested positive for Round Gobies. and understand the power of bio-infor- use materials supplied by the program to Three of those 14 sites were sampled matics within a real life context while collect and filter water samples from sites by her students within the Oneida Lake addressing a growing environmental around the state, carefully recording the watershed. Positive results were found problem. collection location (including time, date, along the Oneida River in Caughdenoy, Sea lamprey have been found in sev- a description of the site, GPS coordinates, Crippen Creek, northwest of Caugh- eral areas of New York, including Lake and other relevant information). The denoy, and the mouth of Oneida Creek Champlain and the Finger Lakes. Envi- filters, potentially carrying DNA from at the east end of the lake. The good ronmental DNA (eDNA) from invasive any invasive fish recently present in the news is that none of the 84 sites tested round goby has been demonstrated in water, are sent to Cornell for analysis us- positive for Asian Carp or Lamprey Eels! parts of the Erie Canal. Further informa- ing qPCR. The qPCR results are returned Her students will participate again this tion is needed to fully understand the to the students for analysis, along with a year sampling different sites. Detailed extent to which these invasive species description of the qPCR technique, and findings can be examined at this proj- are present in New York waters. This new detailed instructions on how to interpret ect website map, with the participating program continues to offer students and the information generated. The results school, teacher, and class noted for each teachers the opportunity to participate in a of all tests are then used to analyze the location : https://tetrahymenaasset.vet. research study designed to track invasive distribution of these invasive species. cornell.edu/invasive-fish-program/edna- fish species throughout New York State, Central Square was one of 32 schools testing-results/. using DNA collected from local water across the state to pilot this project sources and analyzed using state of the art last year. Students in Gina Duggleby’s (OLA Director) Biol- ogy classes sampled water from 12 spe- cific sites within the

Lamprey http://eelriver.org/wordpressNEW/2016/04/15/the-lost-fish-the- struggle-to-save-pacific-lamprey/ Asian Carp http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/blog/how-to-have-fun-in-bath-ilinois

6 Oneida Lake Bulletin – Your Environmental Voice for Seventy Years Ecological Calendars to Anticipate Climate Change in the Oneida Lake

Ecological calendars are systems to used to develop an ecological calendar to keep track of time by observing seasonal be reviewed and tested with community changes in our habitat. The opening of a members. flower, the emergence of an insect, the Tamar is still looking for farmers arrival of a migratory bird, or the breakup and other local experts who would be of ice in a lake – each of these are indica- interested in speaking with her, so if you tors that could be useful to plan seasonal would like to get involved, or can recom- activities such as hunting, fishing, forag- mend someone who might contribute, ing for mushrooms, planting vegetables, please email her at [email protected] or producing crops, moving livestock or contact the project leader, Dr. Karim-Aly tapping maple trees. People in upstate Kassam, at (607) 255-9757. New York are seeing greater variability in local weather and changes in the growth and behavior of plants and animals. These changes impact food, health, and energy local experts to contact and agreed on systems. Ecological calendars could help project outcomes, including: communities understand and prepare for • Ecological calendars to be used and climatic changes. adapted by communities within the This summer, Dr. Karim-Aly Kas- watershed sam and colleagues at the Cornell • A knowledge platform for com- Biological Field Station at Shackelton munities to share observations and Point launched a Participatory Action insights, Research Project focused on developing • Curricula to teach young people ecological calendars for the Oneida Lake about ecological calendars and cli- Watershed. The scientists involved in this matic changes project are working closely with our lo- • An international conference focusing cal communities to ensure their interests, on ecological calendars ideas, and experiences drive the process. Following these workshops, Cornell In early June, they hosted two workshops student Tamar Law began conducting to begin discussing seasonal changes in interviews with knowledgeable individu- Oneida Lake and to set a collaborative re- als from around the watershed, includ- search agenda. Each group spent several ing anglers, trappers, hunters, birders, hours generating a diagram of important beekeepers, artists, citizen scientists, and seasonal changes in and around Oneida gardeners. The information she has gath- Lake. Participants also identified other ered from the first 40 interviews is being

Oneida Lake Bulletin – Your Environmental Voice for Seventy Years 7 Thank you to all of the Fire Departments that serve Oneida Lake! Featuring: Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department WR-1 The Oneida Lake Bulletin will feature the seven fire departments that serve Oneida Lake. In this issue, we feature the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department. Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Depart- ment’s WR-1 is a Chris Craft 21ft Scor- pion powered by a 275 HP 350 Merc Cruiser In-Board engine. The boat itself was donated by Mike Gunther of Boat Deal in Brewerton and was made ready for service by the members of our Fire Department. This is the 1st boat that Bridgeport has had in service. The Boat is equipped with state of the art Global Positioning and Charting capabilities, which along with its speed, is capable of reaching boaters in distress quickly in the mid-lake area and shores of Bridgeport’s 21' Chris Craft Scorpion. the Madison County Coast line. The Chris Craft hull design also makes the boat capable of handling the sometimes rough conditions Water Rescue Fire Departments found on Oneida Lake. That Serve Oneida With a survivors cabin up forward and qualified 1st responders & medical personnel on board, they We are fortunate to have seven Water Rescue Fire Departments are able to provide aid and comfort to the boaters in that serve Oneida Lake. They are: distress. Brewerton Fire Department The Bridgeport FD Rescue Boat is an important Bridgeport Fire Department link in the chain of water rescue agencies around Cleveland Fire Department Oneida Lake. Working together with the neighbor- Constantia Fire Department ing fire department boats, this chain helps to provide South Bay Fire Department citizens using Oneida Lake with a rapid response Sylvan Beach Fire Department of trained personnel and rescue equipment for the West Monroe Fire Department accidents and illnesses that can occur.

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8 Oneida Lake Bulletin – Your Environmental Voice for Seventy Years Postcards from Days Gone By Water Chestnuts Update The Oneida Lake Association members have been work- ing at pulling weeds for several years, and for the past few have teamed up with the Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District and their Water CATs (Chestnut Assault Teams). Members of the Finger Lakes PRISM and Onondaga Co Coop Extension, assisted by OLA, conducted a second weed pull off Lewis Point. In each location, Big Bay and Lewis Point, volunteers removed about 6-8 canoe loads of the weed. OLA thanks these volunteers, and wel- comes folks who may be interested in participating in 2017 to monitor our efforts to control its expansion. President Scott Shupe believes we are finding fewer and fewer each year, perhaps our annual efforts are paying off!

Answer to Photo Question on page 8. Apps Marina in Cleveland, NY. Cleveland, in Marina Apps Oneida Lake Association member, Bob Asmus pulls water chestnuts during water chestnut pull on the short of Oneida Lake in West Monroe near Big Bay.

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