Asian Clams Found in Lake George

Asian Clams Found in Lake George

WATERWORKS New York State Federation ofLake Associations, Inc. October 2010 Asian Clams Found in Lake George Aquatic invasive species continue to scientists from the Lake Tahoe area threaten the ecology ofNew York's visited Lake George to offer their in­ lakes. sight and assistance. Inside... On August 19th, Jeremy Farrell of the Like the better known zebra mussel, Darrin Freshwater Institute discovered Asian clams are a filter feeder and dis- Board of Directors Page2 Asian clams off Lake A venue Beach in rupt natural lake ecology. However, From the President Page2 Lake George Village. Asian clams can reproduce through self Algae Blooms Plague Pagel -fertilization which means that a single Honeoye Lake & clam can release up to 40 young per Sodus Bay day. Do-1t- Yourself Water Page4 Quality Publication Surveys indicate that the clams have Great Lakes Advisory Page5 infested an area covering approximately Council 2.5 acres in Lake George. Steps are Starry Stonewort in Page6 Central NY Lakes underway to control the clams before they spread. A pilot project involving What Does NYSFOLA Page 7 Do for You? the installation of benthic barrier mats was started this fall, according to Emily Dam Safety, Save the Page8 Date, Member News DeBolt of the LGA. "We will test some different types of mats and then D is for DeRuyter Page 9 Photo courtesy of Emily DeBolt, Lake George Reservoir Association (LGA). work on gearing up over the winter for Ask Dr. Lake Page 10 the full scale beginning of our eradica- tion attempt in the spring." NYSFOLA is on face- Page 11 The Asian clam, Corbicula jluminea is book, Lake Stewards native to temperate to tropical southern The Lake George Association (LGA) CSLAPpenings Page 12 Asia and west to the eastern Mediterra- developed an excellent public education 2011 CSLAP Form Page 13 nean, parts of Africa and Australia. It flyer on the Asian clam. It reminds Available from NYS- Page 14 was first found in the United States in boaters to clean, disinfect and dry their FOLA 1938, along the banks ofthe Columbia boats before moving from one lake to 2011 Membership Page 15 River, and has since spread into major another. To see this document, log Form waterways across the country. Exten- onto: Calendar of Events Back sive efforts have been undertaken in httQ://www.lakegeorgeassociation.org. Cover Lake Tahoe to remove the clams. Two NYSFOLA 's mission. is to protect the water resources of New York State by assisting local organizations and individuals through public dialogue. education, information exchange and collaborative efforts. New York State From the President... by Helen Sick Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. The days are getting shorter, and the leaves Officers & Directors have displayed their entire colorful splendor. The "snowbirds" have happily fled to the Helen Sick - President (585) 728-5108 south and are settled into their winter nests. This means that many lake associations have shut down John Slater- Past President (315) 724-3949 until the spring awakening. Willard Harman- Vice President (607) 547-8778 The NYSFOLA CSLAP committee has been working hard Walter Dutcher- Treasurer (585) 482-2040 to make the transition to a rotational schedule in 2011 so that more lake associations will be able to participate. We Janet Andersen- Secretary (914) 763 -3615 must ensure the future of this successful program even during difficult state fiscal times. James Cunningham -President-Elect (315)525-4420 The hydro.fracking problem is not going away soon. The Other Directors­ biggest issue is how to preserve the quality ofNew York Matthew Albright (607) 547-8778 Jack Baldwin (716) 346-5882 state's water resources? The present drilling procedures Donald Cook (585) 367-9293 inject unknown chemicals into the ground. This needs to Rena Doing (607) 334-2648 be more thoroughly studied ifgas companies are allowed Hood, James (518) 668-3558 to drill. Be sure to call, e-mail or write the governor and Kelley, George (315) 852-6431 your representatives in Albany ifyou have concerns about Nick Klupacs (845) 344-0526 New York 's aquifers and our future water quality. Dean Long (518) 587-8100 Barbara Marko (607) 725-7087 I had the pleasure of attending a property tax assessment Theresa Mayhew (518) 828-3346 seminar hosted by Tom Golisano together with Attorney Kathleen McLaughlin [email protected] Robert Jacobson, Esq. and a NYS certified General Real Bob Rosati (607) 863-4425 Estate Appraiser in Rochester. They discussed ways to get Rebecca Schneider (607) 255-2110 property assessments lowered. A recent survey shows that Jan Shields (518) 686-7417 Robert Thill (716) 684-8269 Western New York is the highest taxed area in the United David Wright, Esq. (914) 528-3981 States! A video of this seminar will be posted online at www.responsiblenewyork.com. It's a place to start, and Manager you should be doing your home work now for the next Nancy Mueller (800) 796-3652 grievance season. CSLAP Scott Kishbaugh, NYSDEC (518)402-8282 We have been communicating with members of the insur­ [email protected] ance industry. NYSFOLA members should know that every association should look into Directors & Liability WATERWORKS Insurance as well as a General Liability policy. We have Please send future articles, comments or editorials to: lined up some speakers from the insurance field for the Nancy Mueller, Manager NYS Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. annual conference, and we know they will be able to an­ P.O. Box 84 swer your questions. LaFayette, NY 13084 FAX/phone (800)796-FOLA Are there lake associations near you that have not joined E-mail: [email protected] NYSFOLA? Invite them to do so! Our voice for lakes is Website: www.nysfola.org louder when we speak in greater numbers. All/etters to the editor represent the viewpoints of the author and may or may not reflect the opinion of the NYSFOLA membership or Board ofDirectors. 2 Waterworks October 2010 Blue-Green Algal Blooms Plague Honeoye Lake and Sodus Bay Hot summer days combined with nutrient-rich water to spur the growth ofblue-green algae in Hone­ oye Lake and Lake Ontario's Sodus Bay this summer. People looking forward to a sunny Labor Day weekend on the shores of Lake Ontario were greeted with "Beach Closed" signs. Beaches on Honeoye Lake were also closed. Severe algae blooms are not new to either water body. Honeoye Lake has had problems for many years. Water quality studies have long in­ dicated that there is too much phos­ phorus in the lake from both non­ point source pollution "external Blue green algae resembling green paint covers Honeoye Lake in western NY. Photo courtesy ofDon Cook, NYSFOLA Board of Directors, Honeoye Valley Association. loading" and from "internal load­ ing" when the lake's deep waters the toxicity of the algae is difficult algae blooms, foam, or scum on lose oxygen in the summer and to obtain. the surface. stored phosphorus is released from the sediments. The NYS Health Department rec- • If your animal gets in water ommends avoiding exposure to blue with a bloom, immediately wash The Honeoye Valley Association -green algae which can cause skin, it off with clean water. Do not has partnered with local government eye and throat irritation as well as let the animal lick algae off of agencies and nearby colleges to in­ potential impacts to the liver and its fur. vestigate the problem and develop nervous system when ingested. remedial strategies. In 2006-2007, Recommendations, as printed in the • Call a veterinarian if your ani­ alum (aluminum sulfate) applica­ July edition of"Waterworks," are mal shows any ofthese symp­ tions were conducted in an effort to on-line at http://www.nyhealth.gov/ toms of blue green algae poison­ reduce internal loading from the environmenta/waterl drinkingwater/ ing: loss of appetite, loss of sediments. Alum forms a floc that bluegreenalgae.htm. energy, vomiting, stumbling and absorbs the phosphorus thus reduc­ falling, foaming at the mouth, ing its availability as a nutrient for The Centers for Disease Control and diarrhea, convulsions, excessive algae growth. Prevention (CDC) has recently is­ drooling, tremors and seizures, sued animal safety recommenda­ or any unexplained sickness that Despite the effort, which came at tions for pets and livestock: occurs within a day or so after significant expense, algae blooms being in contact with water. continue. Residents who use the • Do not let your pets or livestock lake for private water supplies are graze near, drink, or swim in concerned that timely data regarding water where you see blue-green 3 Watenvorks October 2010 New Lake George Publication Emphasizes "Do-It­ Yourself Water Quality" for Lakefront Property Owners News Release: The FUND for Lake George & Lake George Waterkeeper landowners do not need to wait for new state or local regulations. There are a variety of actions any land­ owner can undertake to protect the water quality of Lake George or any other waterbody" said Peter Bauer, Executive Director of the FUND for Lake George. "Lake George is the most important economic asset in Warren County and the southern Adirondacks. Its protection and stewardship is vital to the long-term future of th is area. Do-lt-Yourself Water Quality is a guide to stewardship of the lake that local govern­ ments, the state, and private property owners can all practice." The sections of the publication include: • How Your Property Impacts Lake George • Plan Your Site Carefully • Build a Rain Garden • Carefully Site and Maintain Your Septic System • Create or Expand a Stream Buffer Protect Wetlands The FUND for Lake George and Lake George Wa- • Minimize the Size of Grass Lawns terkeeper have released Do-lt-Yourself Water Quality: • Stop Using Fertilizers and Pesticides A Landowner's Guide to Property Management that • Protects Lake George.

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