Lake Steward Report
September 12, 2021
August 31st was the 2nd Muck Treatment application around the lake. This treatment will be the last of the season due to dropping water temperatures and will resume in the spring. We will be assessing the effectiveness of these treatments as they are performed.
September 7th was the Lily Pad Spraying. It will take approximately 2 weeks to see the die-off of the lily pads and we should see significant decrease in lily pads in the spring.
Muck Islands - If you have ventured into the corners of the lake this summer you will have seen some floating islands of muck and weeds. While annoying, they are evidence that the treatments are working and the debris and muck at the bottom of the lake are decomposing as expected with the muck treatments. We are working on a plan for the removal of these islands of muck and would gladly encourage any input or suggestions. We may need to form a work-party to help break them down and remove them from the lake.
Fish Stocking will be done the 3rd or 4th week in October depending on availability. Hickling's fish farm has limited stocks of Perch and Crappie so we are waiting to hear if they will be available. The Large Mouth Bass and Fat Head Minnows will be added.
After Lake Days, a large limb fell onto the electrical service wire to the Charles Kelley Rd. Pavilion. This pulled the wire and conduit off of the pavilion therefore the electric has been shut off until repairs can be made. At the recommendation of NYSEG and an electrician, the repairs will include running the new supply line under ground in a trench to the pavilion. This should help prevent the current lean in the pavilion and will prevent further tree damage. Estimated repair costs are around $2100. If you would like to help with this project or assist with financial support please make a donation to the Lake Gerry Association online or contact us at contact@lakegerry.com
All docks on the Lake Gerry Association lanes will be inspected in the spring and repair plans will be made after these assessments.
The sand for the beach will need to be reworked and another load brought in.