Welcome to Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club
News for Pleasure Lake Members
Important Announcements
* The FF&BC's Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, September 2nd, 9:30 a.m. at the Clubhouse
(Call to Meeting and Draft Semi-Annual Minutes are available at the Member Documents Page)
Our last Happy Hour of the season will be held at the Clubhouse on October 13th
House Rule AW (Amended)
As part of our ongoing efforts to preserve the Pleasure Lake watershed, and at the direction of the membership at the Club's Annual Meeting on September 2, 2018, the Board of Directors has amended House Rule AW (effective 1/1/2019):
“A new member land preservation assessment fee of $3,000 will be collected from every new member to the Club upon any transfer of a share except a transfer between spouses or between a parent and a child where no consideration is exchanged. Revenues from the new member land preservation assessment fee shall be deposited in the Club’s Land Purchase Fund. Such assessment fee shall apply to any transfer of shares occurring on or after January 1, 2019. The purpose of this assessment is to assist with the funding plan to preserve Pleasure Lake and its surrounding watershed. The Club’s Land Purchase Fund has been established to help fund acquisitions of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of Pleasure Lake’s watershed, including preservation of open space, brooks or streams flowing into the lake and preservation of forested lands surrounding Pleasure Lake. (Amended 09/18/2018)”
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PLEASE BE SURE ALL USED BOATS UTILIZE THE NEW
CLEANING STATION AT THE CLUBHOUSE BEFORE
THEY ARE LAUNCHED INTO PLEASURE LAKE.
Launch sites are located at the Clubhouse and
on the West Shore (between the dam and the hill)
Amended House Rule AO Adopted by Membership:
AO. All boats new to the lake (including guest boats which must bear the name of the member in 3 inch letters) must first be approved by the Board of Directors. For a boat previously used on any other lake or waterway, the member will be required to provide to the Board of Directors proof of steam cleaning of the used boat, or certify that the boat has been checked, cleaned and dried/disinfected in accordance with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation regulation 6 NYCRR Part 576 Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention; in addition, every boat/watercraft (as well as equipment trailer) from another lake or waterway as well as any Pleasure Lake boat that has been stored anywhere outside Club property must be cleaned and inspected at the clubhouse cleaning station and the member must certify completion in the log prior to being launched into Pleasure Lake by members and/or third-parties in order to prevent the spread of any aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Pleasure Lake environment. (Amended 5/29/2016)
(UPDATED HOUSE RULES ARE POSTED IN THE SECURE MEMBER DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE)
* All boaters under 12 year old must wear life jackets *
In addition, a personal floatation device (PFD) must be available for each person of any age on a boat.
From Nov 1 - May 1, all people in a boat regardless of age must wear a PFD.
"This includes canoes, kayaks, rowboats and motorboats ..." NYS Nav. Law Section 40.1(e).
Get a copy of the New York State DEC's
I FISH NY Beginners' Guide to Freshwater Fishing
fishing guide by going our Links page or go directly to the DEC site at:
www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/98506.html
As always, it is important to remind everyone to
stay safe and use common sense since road conditions are constantly changing.
Avoid soft areas during and after storm events.
Parking areas at the yellow gate and at the clubhouse are always open for your use.
Please be sure that all docks and boats are properly secured so that they do not break free during storm events, etc.
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*MEMBERS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO REGULARLY VISIT & READ THE FF&BC MEMBERS DOCUMENTS PAGE (A Password Protected area on this website which provides valuable member info including our Lake Management Blog, Meeting Minutes, Rules, Member Lists & more)
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Cabin Evaluation Forms are now overdue.
Please return one if you have not done so already.
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MEMORIALS
Our FF&BC Memorial Tribute area is a great place for members to remember a past member or loved one in a very special way here at Pleasure Lake.
A patio area with two stone benches has been constructed behind dam (southwest side), & it has been very well received by the members.
Engraved pavers can be purchased for only $50 to remember former members or loved ones who have passed away; those pavers will be mounted on the wall of the dam facing the new memorial patio and benches. We hope you agree that this is a tasteful and appropriate way to remember those who helped to make Pleasure Lake such a special place.
Feel free to click into our new Memorial Tributes page
on this website for more information.
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NYS Law now also requires all people born in 1997 or after to hold a Boater's Certificate in order to operate a motorboat of any kind.
Please be sure to comply with these important laws to ensure your safety.
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(Call to Meeting and Draft Semi-Annual Minutes are available at the Member Documents Page)
Our last Happy Hour of the season will be held at the Clubhouse on October 13th
House Rule AW (Amended)
As part of our ongoing efforts to preserve the Pleasure Lake watershed, and at the direction of the membership at the Club's Annual Meeting on September 2, 2018, the Board of Directors has amended House Rule AW (effective 1/1/2019):
“A new member land preservation assessment fee of $3,000 will be collected from every new member to the Club upon any transfer of a share except a transfer between spouses or between a parent and a child where no consideration is exchanged. Revenues from the new member land preservation assessment fee shall be deposited in the Club’s Land Purchase Fund. Such assessment fee shall apply to any transfer of shares occurring on or after January 1, 2019. The purpose of this assessment is to assist with the funding plan to preserve Pleasure Lake and its surrounding watershed. The Club’s Land Purchase Fund has been established to help fund acquisitions of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of Pleasure Lake’s watershed, including preservation of open space, brooks or streams flowing into the lake and preservation of forested lands surrounding Pleasure Lake. (Amended 09/18/2018)”
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PLEASE BE SURE ALL USED BOATS UTILIZE THE NEW
CLEANING STATION AT THE CLUBHOUSE BEFORE
THEY ARE LAUNCHED INTO PLEASURE LAKE.
Launch sites are located at the Clubhouse and
on the West Shore (between the dam and the hill)
Amended House Rule AO Adopted by Membership:
AO. All boats new to the lake (including guest boats which must bear the name of the member in 3 inch letters) must first be approved by the Board of Directors. For a boat previously used on any other lake or waterway, the member will be required to provide to the Board of Directors proof of steam cleaning of the used boat, or certify that the boat has been checked, cleaned and dried/disinfected in accordance with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation regulation 6 NYCRR Part 576 Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention; in addition, every boat/watercraft (as well as equipment trailer) from another lake or waterway as well as any Pleasure Lake boat that has been stored anywhere outside Club property must be cleaned and inspected at the clubhouse cleaning station and the member must certify completion in the log prior to being launched into Pleasure Lake by members and/or third-parties in order to prevent the spread of any aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Pleasure Lake environment. (Amended 5/29/2016)
(UPDATED HOUSE RULES ARE POSTED IN THE SECURE MEMBER DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE)
* All boaters under 12 year old must wear life jackets *
In addition, a personal floatation device (PFD) must be available for each person of any age on a boat.
From Nov 1 - May 1, all people in a boat regardless of age must wear a PFD.
"This includes canoes, kayaks, rowboats and motorboats ..." NYS Nav. Law Section 40.1(e).
Get a copy of the New York State DEC's
I FISH NY Beginners' Guide to Freshwater Fishing
fishing guide by going our Links page or go directly to the DEC site at:
www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/98506.html
As always, it is important to remind everyone to
stay safe and use common sense since road conditions are constantly changing.
Avoid soft areas during and after storm events.
Parking areas at the yellow gate and at the clubhouse are always open for your use.
Please be sure that all docks and boats are properly secured so that they do not break free during storm events, etc.
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*MEMBERS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO REGULARLY VISIT & READ THE FF&BC MEMBERS DOCUMENTS PAGE (A Password Protected area on this website which provides valuable member info including our Lake Management Blog, Meeting Minutes, Rules, Member Lists & more)
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Cabin Evaluation Forms are now overdue.
Please return one if you have not done so already.
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MEMORIALS
Our FF&BC Memorial Tribute area is a great place for members to remember a past member or loved one in a very special way here at Pleasure Lake.
A patio area with two stone benches has been constructed behind dam (southwest side), & it has been very well received by the members.
Engraved pavers can be purchased for only $50 to remember former members or loved ones who have passed away; those pavers will be mounted on the wall of the dam facing the new memorial patio and benches. We hope you agree that this is a tasteful and appropriate way to remember those who helped to make Pleasure Lake such a special place.
Feel free to click into our new Memorial Tributes page
on this website for more information.
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NYS Law now also requires all people born in 1997 or after to hold a Boater's Certificate in order to operate a motorboat of any kind.
Please be sure to comply with these important laws to ensure your safety.
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THANKS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS!!!
Help Protect Pleasure Lake and all our New York Waters from AIS
2018 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT PLEASURE LAKE
(The full event schedule, flyers and details are posted on our Events page).
We began our 2018 year with our annual member work day (including our Earth Day lake and stream clean up crews) & breakfast on May 26th. Our semi-annual shareholders meeting was held on Memorial Day weekend Sunday, May 27th. We look forward to our first Happy Hour of the season on June 9th.
The Pleasure Lake Kids' Ice Cream Social was held on June 16th. The Adult Fishing Contest this year was held on July 7th, and there was also a Water Chestnut Harvest that day, as well as a Happy Hour at the Clubhouse that evening. The FF&BC's 31st Annual Kids' Fishing Contest was held on Saturday, July 14th; a BBQ celebration followed at the Clubhouse and another super Fireworks Display followed later that evening. The FF&BC's Annual Scramble Golf Outing was held on Friday, July 13th.
On August 4th, we held our Second annual Around the Lake Party at Pleasure Lake. We also brought back our annual Sailboat Race with the Pleasure Lake Regatta on August 18th. A paddle race will be added to the Regatta next year with kayak, canoe, SUPs, etc (perhaps with a Pirate theme for adults and children of all ages).
Our monthly Happy Hours are generally held on the 2nd Saturday of each month: June 9th, July 7th (first Sunday), August 11th, September 9th and October 13th. Members and their friends are always invited to join us at all these terrific opportunities to enjoy each others' time and company alongside Pleasure Lake.
Our annual shareholders' meeting was held on Labor Day Weekend Sunday, Sept 2nd.
More details and flyers for Club events are posted on our Events page.
We began our 2018 year with our annual member work day (including our Earth Day lake and stream clean up crews) & breakfast on May 26th. Our semi-annual shareholders meeting was held on Memorial Day weekend Sunday, May 27th. We look forward to our first Happy Hour of the season on June 9th.
The Pleasure Lake Kids' Ice Cream Social was held on June 16th. The Adult Fishing Contest this year was held on July 7th, and there was also a Water Chestnut Harvest that day, as well as a Happy Hour at the Clubhouse that evening. The FF&BC's 31st Annual Kids' Fishing Contest was held on Saturday, July 14th; a BBQ celebration followed at the Clubhouse and another super Fireworks Display followed later that evening. The FF&BC's Annual Scramble Golf Outing was held on Friday, July 13th.
On August 4th, we held our Second annual Around the Lake Party at Pleasure Lake. We also brought back our annual Sailboat Race with the Pleasure Lake Regatta on August 18th. A paddle race will be added to the Regatta next year with kayak, canoe, SUPs, etc (perhaps with a Pirate theme for adults and children of all ages).
Our monthly Happy Hours are generally held on the 2nd Saturday of each month: June 9th, July 7th (first Sunday), August 11th, September 9th and October 13th. Members and their friends are always invited to join us at all these terrific opportunities to enjoy each others' time and company alongside Pleasure Lake.
Our annual shareholders' meeting was held on Labor Day Weekend Sunday, Sept 2nd.
More details and flyers for Club events are posted on our Events page.
UPDATE REGARDING AIS AND ALGAE
Update 8/30/2018 9am:
We received results from our deep water CSLAP tests this week - lots of algae. Note that no toxin data has been provided yet, but please be aware of this advisory for Confirmed HAB: Pleasure Lake (Sullivan Co.) 8/26:
From: "Kishbaugh, Scott (DEC)" <scott.kishbaugh@dec.ny.gov>
Date: August 29, 2018 at 6:50:58 PM EDT
Subject: Confirmed HAB: Pleasure Lake (Sullivan Co.) 8/26: No PWS, no public beach
Results from CSLAP open water sampling efforts on 8/26 confirm the presence of a cyanobacteria HAB in Pleasure Lake (Sullivan Co.) based on blue-green chlorophyll a levels of 29.22 µg/L (above the DEC Confirmed Bloom threshold of 25 µg/L) and a microscopic analysis of Microcystis, Anabaena. The size of the bloom according to the sampler is not reported, but the samples were collected from the middle of the lake.
Toxin data are not yet available, but will be forwarded upon receipt if they indicate an elevated risk.
Exposure to any cyanobacteria HABs can cause health effects in people and animals when water with blooms is touched, swallowed, or when airborne droplets are inhaled. This is true regardless of toxin levels; some blue-green algae produce toxins, while others do not. Exposure to blooms and toxins can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea or vomiting; skin, eye or throat irritation and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties. People and pets should avoid contact with blooms, and should rinse off with clean water if contact occurs. For more information go to www.health.ny.gov/harmfulalgae.
Exposure to any cyanobacteria HABs can cause health effects in people and animals when water with blooms is touched, swallowed, or when airborne droplets are inhaled. This is true regardless of toxin levels; some blue-green algae produce toxins, while others do not. Exposure to blooms and toxins can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea or vomiting; skin, eye or throat irritation and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties. For more information go to www.health.ny.gov/harmfulalgae.
Because blue-green algal bloom conditions change rapidly over time, the best prevention is to take steps to avoid waters with visible blooms:
•People, pets, and livestock should avoid areas with blooms or surface scums, or water that is noticeably discolored.
•Avoid blooms when swimming, boating, fishing, and don’t eat fish caught from areas of water with blooms.
•If you or your pets are exposed to blue-green algal blooms, stop using the water and rinse off with clean water.
•Consider medical attention for people and animals if symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; skin, eye, or throat irritation; and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties occur after contact with surface waters with blooms.
•Never drink untreated surface water. Even if you treat it in your home with water filtration, chlorine, ultraviolet (UV) light, or other treatment; it’s still not protected from blue-green algae and toxins. For more information see: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/6629.pdf
•Provide information about bloom-related health symptoms to your local health department, or harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov.
The above sampling information will be provided to regional DEC and DOH staff to make them aware of conditions on the lake. We’d appreciate an update on the bloom to HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov by 9/9/2018 (beyond the routine CSLAP sampling), particularly if the bloom dissipates, changes significantly, or is observed in other locations.
Toxin data are not yet available, but will be forwarded upon receipt if they indicate an elevated risk.
Any questions or comments may be sent to HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov.
Thanks again for your assistance and continued support.
Any questions or comments may be sent to HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov
We received results from our deep water CSLAP tests this week - lots of algae. Note that no toxin data has been provided yet, but please be aware of this advisory for Confirmed HAB: Pleasure Lake (Sullivan Co.) 8/26:
From: "Kishbaugh, Scott (DEC)" <scott.kishbaugh@dec.ny.gov>
Date: August 29, 2018 at 6:50:58 PM EDT
Subject: Confirmed HAB: Pleasure Lake (Sullivan Co.) 8/26: No PWS, no public beach
Results from CSLAP open water sampling efforts on 8/26 confirm the presence of a cyanobacteria HAB in Pleasure Lake (Sullivan Co.) based on blue-green chlorophyll a levels of 29.22 µg/L (above the DEC Confirmed Bloom threshold of 25 µg/L) and a microscopic analysis of Microcystis, Anabaena. The size of the bloom according to the sampler is not reported, but the samples were collected from the middle of the lake.
Toxin data are not yet available, but will be forwarded upon receipt if they indicate an elevated risk.
Exposure to any cyanobacteria HABs can cause health effects in people and animals when water with blooms is touched, swallowed, or when airborne droplets are inhaled. This is true regardless of toxin levels; some blue-green algae produce toxins, while others do not. Exposure to blooms and toxins can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea or vomiting; skin, eye or throat irritation and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties. People and pets should avoid contact with blooms, and should rinse off with clean water if contact occurs. For more information go to www.health.ny.gov/harmfulalgae.
Exposure to any cyanobacteria HABs can cause health effects in people and animals when water with blooms is touched, swallowed, or when airborne droplets are inhaled. This is true regardless of toxin levels; some blue-green algae produce toxins, while others do not. Exposure to blooms and toxins can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea or vomiting; skin, eye or throat irritation and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties. For more information go to www.health.ny.gov/harmfulalgae.
Because blue-green algal bloom conditions change rapidly over time, the best prevention is to take steps to avoid waters with visible blooms:
•People, pets, and livestock should avoid areas with blooms or surface scums, or water that is noticeably discolored.
•Avoid blooms when swimming, boating, fishing, and don’t eat fish caught from areas of water with blooms.
•If you or your pets are exposed to blue-green algal blooms, stop using the water and rinse off with clean water.
•Consider medical attention for people and animals if symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; skin, eye, or throat irritation; and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties occur after contact with surface waters with blooms.
•Never drink untreated surface water. Even if you treat it in your home with water filtration, chlorine, ultraviolet (UV) light, or other treatment; it’s still not protected from blue-green algae and toxins. For more information see: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/6629.pdf
•Provide information about bloom-related health symptoms to your local health department, or harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov.
The above sampling information will be provided to regional DEC and DOH staff to make them aware of conditions on the lake. We’d appreciate an update on the bloom to HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov by 9/9/2018 (beyond the routine CSLAP sampling), particularly if the bloom dissipates, changes significantly, or is observed in other locations.
Toxin data are not yet available, but will be forwarded upon receipt if they indicate an elevated risk.
Any questions or comments may be sent to HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov.
Thanks again for your assistance and continued support.
Any questions or comments may be sent to HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov
Update 1/18/2018:
The Board of Directors has authorized the filing for permits with SOLitude Lake Management and the NYS DEC in advance of the 2018 summer season so that we are prepared to respond to any AIS or algae issues that arise next year. (More information can be found in our member documents section). Notification letters have been sent out by SOLitude to all members as well as property owners along the stream for approximately 1.2 miles along the downstream corridor. We will keep you advised once we receive the permit and if treatments are necessary.
The Board of Directors has authorized the filing for permits with SOLitude Lake Management and the NYS DEC in advance of the 2018 summer season so that we are prepared to respond to any AIS or algae issues that arise next year. (More information can be found in our member documents section). Notification letters have been sent out by SOLitude to all members as well as property owners along the stream for approximately 1.2 miles along the downstream corridor. We will keep you advised once we receive the permit and if treatments are necessary.
Update 10/30/2017:
With the strong storm waters this weekend, it appears that any algae issues are now fully resolved. The Board of Directors will be discussing plans for permits with SOLitude Lake Management and the NYS DEC in advance of the 2018 season so that we are prepared to respond to any AIS or algae issues that arise next year.
Update 10/9/2017:
While it appeared that we were finally "in the clear," more "green blobs" were observed on Sunday 10/8/2017 and photographs were sent to the NYS DEC. We received a quick response from NYS DEC's Scott A. Kishbaugh, P.E. (Chief, Lake Monitoring and Assessment Section, Bureau of Water Assessment and Management, NYSDEC Division of Water) and he believes that the newest "green blobs" that were observed in small quantities "look like clumps of blue green algae (probably Spirullina) and should be avoided, particularly if they concentrate on the shoreline." Again, unless you are swimming right through or having direct contact with concentrated quantities of this stuff along the shoreline, any exposure risk remains low. While we do not want to dissuade anyone from boating or fishing, it is probably a good idea not to be swimming through this stuff (as if anyone was planning on jumping in as temperatures begin to plummet).
Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Jim
James Creighton, President
Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club
Update 9/29/2017:
All indications we are getting from the NYS DEC are that the water is safe for boating, and there is no need to disinfect boats that are already in our lake. The potential for toxic algae is apparently a big issue around New York State over the last month. However, after we forwarded the latest photos to the NYS DEC, Scott A. Kishbaugh, P.E. (Chief, Lake Monitoring and Assessment Section, Bureau of Water Assessment and Management, NYSDEC Division of Water) indicates that the "green blobs" we are seeing look like "filamentous green algae, not blue greens. While we wouldn’t recommend that people play in the stuff or go swimming right thru it, the exposure risk is probably low."
Accordingly, it does not appear that we should have any worries about boating or fishing (and if it were warmer this weekend, I would be out there swimming).
Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Jim
James Creighton, President
Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club
With the strong storm waters this weekend, it appears that any algae issues are now fully resolved. The Board of Directors will be discussing plans for permits with SOLitude Lake Management and the NYS DEC in advance of the 2018 season so that we are prepared to respond to any AIS or algae issues that arise next year.
Update 10/9/2017:
While it appeared that we were finally "in the clear," more "green blobs" were observed on Sunday 10/8/2017 and photographs were sent to the NYS DEC. We received a quick response from NYS DEC's Scott A. Kishbaugh, P.E. (Chief, Lake Monitoring and Assessment Section, Bureau of Water Assessment and Management, NYSDEC Division of Water) and he believes that the newest "green blobs" that were observed in small quantities "look like clumps of blue green algae (probably Spirullina) and should be avoided, particularly if they concentrate on the shoreline." Again, unless you are swimming right through or having direct contact with concentrated quantities of this stuff along the shoreline, any exposure risk remains low. While we do not want to dissuade anyone from boating or fishing, it is probably a good idea not to be swimming through this stuff (as if anyone was planning on jumping in as temperatures begin to plummet).
Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Jim
James Creighton, President
Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club
Update 9/29/2017:
All indications we are getting from the NYS DEC are that the water is safe for boating, and there is no need to disinfect boats that are already in our lake. The potential for toxic algae is apparently a big issue around New York State over the last month. However, after we forwarded the latest photos to the NYS DEC, Scott A. Kishbaugh, P.E. (Chief, Lake Monitoring and Assessment Section, Bureau of Water Assessment and Management, NYSDEC Division of Water) indicates that the "green blobs" we are seeing look like "filamentous green algae, not blue greens. While we wouldn’t recommend that people play in the stuff or go swimming right thru it, the exposure risk is probably low."
Accordingly, it does not appear that we should have any worries about boating or fishing (and if it were warmer this weekend, I would be out there swimming).
Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Jim
James Creighton, President
Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club
Prior Update 9/21/2017:
OK Folks ... while it does not seem possible at this time of year, Mick did a sample of a big clump of some floating algae along the west shore of the lake and we received a positive result for HAB (harmful algal bloom). There are any number of reasons why it may have showed up now at high levels, but please refrain from swimming and especially keep dogs and small children away from the water (particularly where there are large clumps of blue green algae). Sorry everyone ... I know the weather is looking good, but better to be safe.
Jim Creighton 9/21/2017 2pm
Here is the email received today (9/21/2017) from the DEC scientist to Mick Meier following a water test performed this week on Sunday 9/17:
"Hi Mike-
The results from your CSLAP sampling on 9/17 confirm the presence of a cyanobacteria HAB in Pleasure Lake based on blue-green chlorophyll a levels of 457.25 µg/L (above the DEC Confirmed Bloom threshold of 25 µg/L) and a microscopic analysis of Dense Mougeotia, and Moderate Zygnema and Fragilaria. As you’ll recall, the sample was collected from McReyes [should be McVey] Dock [on West Shore].
Toxin data are not yet available, but will be forwarded upon receipt if they indicate an elevated risk. However, even if toxin levels are low, people and pets should avoid exposure to any surface scums or discolored water, seek medical assistance for any symptoms (nausea, vomiting, rashes, difficulty breathing) consistent with HAB exposure, and contact the Sullivan County DOH to report any of these symptoms. Please pass this information along to other lake residents.
Thanks for submitting the sample, and please keep us posted on conditions in the lake. Any questions or comments may be sent to HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov.
Scott
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Scott A. Kishbaugh, P.E.
Chief, Lake Monitoring and Assessment Section
Bureau of Water Assessment and Management
NYSDEC Division of Water"
While we have not received any information or data about whether there are any toxins in the blue green algae, we should still treat this as a potential risk and avoid exposure to the extent possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
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OK Folks ... while it does not seem possible at this time of year, Mick did a sample of a big clump of some floating algae along the west shore of the lake and we received a positive result for HAB (harmful algal bloom). There are any number of reasons why it may have showed up now at high levels, but please refrain from swimming and especially keep dogs and small children away from the water (particularly where there are large clumps of blue green algae). Sorry everyone ... I know the weather is looking good, but better to be safe.
Jim Creighton 9/21/2017 2pm
Here is the email received today (9/21/2017) from the DEC scientist to Mick Meier following a water test performed this week on Sunday 9/17:
"Hi Mike-
The results from your CSLAP sampling on 9/17 confirm the presence of a cyanobacteria HAB in Pleasure Lake based on blue-green chlorophyll a levels of 457.25 µg/L (above the DEC Confirmed Bloom threshold of 25 µg/L) and a microscopic analysis of Dense Mougeotia, and Moderate Zygnema and Fragilaria. As you’ll recall, the sample was collected from McReyes [should be McVey] Dock [on West Shore].
Toxin data are not yet available, but will be forwarded upon receipt if they indicate an elevated risk. However, even if toxin levels are low, people and pets should avoid exposure to any surface scums or discolored water, seek medical assistance for any symptoms (nausea, vomiting, rashes, difficulty breathing) consistent with HAB exposure, and contact the Sullivan County DOH to report any of these symptoms. Please pass this information along to other lake residents.
Thanks for submitting the sample, and please keep us posted on conditions in the lake. Any questions or comments may be sent to HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov.
Scott
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Scott A. Kishbaugh, P.E.
Chief, Lake Monitoring and Assessment Section
Bureau of Water Assessment and Management
NYSDEC Division of Water"
While we have not received any information or data about whether there are any toxins in the blue green algae, we should still treat this as a potential risk and avoid exposure to the extent possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
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If you have any questions or would like to contact the Board of Directors,
please contact our caretaker, Jim Reynolds via email at caretaker@pleasurelake.org
or by telephone at (845) 434-5782 [home], (914) 799-1416 [cell].
Mail can be sent to his attention at P.O. Box 604, 168 Lake Street, South Fallsburg, N.Y. 12779
President James Creighton
Vice-president Robert Scott
Secretary Cliff Smith
Treasurer John Adamiak
Directors Steve Altman
Mick Meier
Ken Lang
Jerry Chiocchio
Mary Barresi
Committees:
House - Cliff Smith (chairman), Bob Scott, Ken Lang, Harris Alport, Bill Voegelin,
Mick Meier, Jim Reynolds, Ike Jennings, Dan Green & Roger Wild
Legal - James Creighton (chairman), Jim Reynolds
Dam - Bill Voegelin, Jim Reynolds, Mick Meier, James Creighton
Membership - James Creighton, John Adamiak & Cliff Smith
Boundary - Michael Meier, Bob Scott, Ike Jennings, Bob Marshall,
Doug Keating, Bill Voegelin & Jim Creighton
Tree - Jim Reynolds, Ken Lang, James Creighton, Mick Meier & Harris Alport
Water testing - Mick Meier, Bob Scott & Bob McPhillips
Annual Fishing Contest - Ken Lang and committee
Pavilion Scheduling/Use Committee - John Adamiak (chairman), Jim Reynolds
AIS Subcommittee - Jerry Chiocchio (chairman), Lorine Harr, Bill Voegelin,
Mary Barresi, Michele LaBagh, Gretjen Clausing, Matthew Pringle, James Creighton
Town Liaison Committee - Steve Altman (chairman), James Creighton, Bob Scott,
Jerry Chiocchio & Harris Alport
Land/Property - James Creighton, Bill Voegelin & Steve Altman
please contact our caretaker, Jim Reynolds via email at caretaker@pleasurelake.org
or by telephone at (845) 434-5782 [home], (914) 799-1416 [cell].
Mail can be sent to his attention at P.O. Box 604, 168 Lake Street, South Fallsburg, N.Y. 12779
President James Creighton
Vice-president Robert Scott
Secretary Cliff Smith
Treasurer John Adamiak
Directors Steve Altman
Mick Meier
Ken Lang
Jerry Chiocchio
Mary Barresi
Committees:
House - Cliff Smith (chairman), Bob Scott, Ken Lang, Harris Alport, Bill Voegelin,
Mick Meier, Jim Reynolds, Ike Jennings, Dan Green & Roger Wild
Legal - James Creighton (chairman), Jim Reynolds
Dam - Bill Voegelin, Jim Reynolds, Mick Meier, James Creighton
Membership - James Creighton, John Adamiak & Cliff Smith
Boundary - Michael Meier, Bob Scott, Ike Jennings, Bob Marshall,
Doug Keating, Bill Voegelin & Jim Creighton
Tree - Jim Reynolds, Ken Lang, James Creighton, Mick Meier & Harris Alport
Water testing - Mick Meier, Bob Scott & Bob McPhillips
Annual Fishing Contest - Ken Lang and committee
Pavilion Scheduling/Use Committee - John Adamiak (chairman), Jim Reynolds
AIS Subcommittee - Jerry Chiocchio (chairman), Lorine Harr, Bill Voegelin,
Mary Barresi, Michele LaBagh, Gretjen Clausing, Matthew Pringle, James Creighton
Town Liaison Committee - Steve Altman (chairman), James Creighton, Bob Scott,
Jerry Chiocchio & Harris Alport
Land/Property - James Creighton, Bill Voegelin & Steve Altman
