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"THE WATER COLUMN"

July 2009

NYSFOLA's electronic newsletter features updates on important activities, such as Legislation, Grants, & the Annual Conference. The information will be posted as needed so please return often to this page

Ensuring Our Lakes' Future

29th International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society
October 27-31, 2009
Connecticut Convention Center
Hartford, CT

NYSFOLA members are highly encouraged to attend the 29th annual NALMS symposium in Hartford. Workshops and sessons will include topics on nearly every aspect of lake management, and this is a great opportunity to connect with people from all across the continent.

For registration and conference information, log onto http://www.nalms.org.


DEC Announces Regional "Shovel Ready" Water Quality Management Funding

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Department or NYS DEC) announces the availability of funds for Water Quality Management proposals that promote regional comprehensive water quality management planning activities as described in Section 604(b) of the Federal Clean Water Act. The funds are a direct result of President Obama signing into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

The ARRA provides $1.7 million to New York State for planning activities associated with Green Infrastructure, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), Phase II Stormwater for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) and Water Quality Management.

The 604(b) grants will fund up to 100% of the total project cost. The funding is for projects that are ready to proceed immediately. Projects that are awarded funding through this program must begin or have a signed contract by February 17, 2010. All work must be completed by February 17, 2012. The list of eligible applicants and other specific information about the ARRA 604(b) funding can be found on the NYS DEC website at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/53122.html. Individual lake associations will not be able to apply, but we encourage NYSFOLA members to contact the appropriate Regional Planning Board (or other "eligible applicant" in your area) to make your voice heard!

Applications must be postmarked no later than July 10, 2009. No hand delivered, facsimile, or electronic applications will be accepted. Applications are to be submitted to:

Susan Van Patten NYS DEC - Division of Water 625 Broadway, 4th Floor Albany, NY 12233-3507


Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Grant Funding

The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is a non-profit, charitable foundation, established in 1985 through a donation of stock from Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc. The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation offers competitive grants to not-for-profit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States which facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. The Foundation supports programs and projects that are examples of creative problem solving. Projects must lead to societal, institutional, and/or environmental change, address the root causes of social or environmental problems, and lead to new ways of thinking and acting. Grant applicants need to demonstrate that their projects will lead to societal, institutional and/or environmental change, address the root causes of social or environmental problems, and lead to new ways of thinking and acting.

ELIGIBILITY: Not-for-profit, grassroots organizations.

FUNDING: Full grants range from $1,001 to $15,000. Small grants are $1,000 or less.

DEADLINE: Full proposals are due on July 1 or November 1.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Review Committee, Ben & Jerry’s Foundation, 30 Community Dr., So. Burlington, VT 05403; or visit the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Web site: http://www.benjerry.com/company/foundation/.


Federal Court Ruling May Limit Aquatic Pesticide Use and Change Permitting

NYS DEC staff are awaiting the results of an appeal to a federal court decision that may drastically change the permitting system for aquatic pesticides. Currently, aquatic pesticide permits are issued under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), but a recent court ruling http://www.martenlaw.com/news/?20090123-npdes-aquatic-pesticides may change that. The courts recently determined that residue left behind by aquatic pesticides may be considered "pollutants" and, therefore, any application would require a permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPEDES) which is administered at the state level as a (SPDES) permit.

We will keep you posted.


NYS DOH Proposes Changes to Individual Wastewater System Regulations

The NYS Department of Health is revising the current standards for individual household wastewater treatment systems (a.k.a. septic systems). The changes can be found at:

http://www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2009/feb4/pdfs/rules.pdf PAGE 18

Additionally, the text of the proposed rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from:
Katherine Ceroalo, DOH, Bureau of House Counsel
Regulatory Affairs Unit
Room 2438, ESP, Tower Building
Albany, NY 12237
(518) 473-7488, email: regsqna@health.state.ny.us
Data, views or arguments may be submitted to: Same as above.

Public comment will be received until: 45 days after the publication date (February 4, 2009).


Great Publications for Shoreline & Dock Owners

Check out The Dock Primer published by Cottage Life Magazine in association with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It's on the web at: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/regions/CENTRAL/pub/dock-quais-on/pdf/dock-quais-on_e.pdf

also its companion volume The Shore Primer http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/regions/CENTRAL/pub/shore-rivages-on/pdf/shore-rivages-on_e.pdf

These are GREAT publications for all lakefront property owners!


Also Worth Reading!

The Algal Bowl: Overfertilization of the World's Freshwaters and Estuaries by David W. Schindler and John R. Vallentyne University of Alberta Press ISBN- 13:978-0-88864-484-8

"The greatest threat to water quality worldwide is nutrient pollution. Cultural eutrophication by nutrients in sewage, fertilizers, and detergents is feeding massive algal blooms, choking out aquatic life and outpacing heavy metals, oil spills, and other toxins in the devastation wrought upon the world's fresh waters. Renowned water scientists, David W. Schindler and John R. Vallentyne, share their combined 80 years of experience with the eutrophication problem to explain its history and science, and offer real-world solutions for mitigating this catastrophe in the making." (University of Alberta Press) This book is a fully revised and expanded version of an earlier 1974 edition.

For ordering information, http://www.uap.ualberta.ca


Defending Favorite Places:

How Hunters and Anglers Can Stop the Spread of Invasives Species

America's hunters and anglers represent essential stakeholders in combating invasive species threatening native fish and wildlife populations and their habitats. Preventing and controlling invasive species is an achievable goal. Linking invasive species management principles with the hunting and angling conservation ethic is critical. Invasive species threaten the future of hunting and fishing. Sportsmen and women across the nation are joining forces to defend their favorite places.

The documentary video, Defending Favorite Places, was produced on DVD as part of the National Invasive Species Threat Campaign with support from Wildlife Forever, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Center for Invasive Plant Management, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and many public and private organizations and individuals.

Download this video today! http://www.fs.fed.us/invasivespecies/prevention/defending.shtml


Cayuga Wine Trail 16th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree!!
Two Weekends: November 20-22 or December 4-6, 2009

Start your holiday shopping season on the Cayuga Wine Trail. Sample wines and holiday treats while shopping for that special someone. Receive special discounts at each participating winery with the holiday shopper's card. Advance tickets are $50 per couple and include:

  • One (1)Cayuga Lake Wine Trail souvenir glass
  • A grapevine wreath
  • One (1) specialized ornament from each of the sixteen participating wineries
  • A shopper's savings card for special discounts
  • One (1) wine tasting and one (1) food sampling from each of the sixteen wineries
  • Grand Prizes

For more information 1-800-684-5217 or http:\\www.cayugawinetrail.com
Many thanks to Cayuga Wine Trail for the donation of a ticket to NYSFOLA's Silent Auction!


Great Publication! Maine Field Guide to Invasive Aquatic Plants

Learn to identify nuisance aquatic plants with this publication on the web at:

http:\\www.mainevolunteerlakemonitors.org/mciap/FieldGuide.pdf


USGS NY Water Science Center Website: Worth a Look!!!


The United States Geological Survey's NY Water Science Center: Water Resources of New York website up and running. Take some time to look at the site http://ny.water.usgs.gov/.
Currently, there is an interesting feature on pharmaceuticals, hormones and other organic contaminants in U.S. streams.


Susquehanna River Basin Commission Newsletter Now Online

The "Susquehanna Guardian" e-newsletter is now available! Visit: http://www.srbc.net/pubinfo/guardianelectronicform.htm for more information. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission website has other useful information about projects, water levels, flood alerts, etc. on the website. http://www.srbc.net


Aquatic Invasive Species Education & Outreach Materials Now Online

Portland State University's Center for Lakes and Reservoirs has put together a catalog of Aquatic Invasive Species Education and Outreach Materials which is accessible at http://www.clr.pdx.edu/projects/edoutreach/ from their website.

This searchable inventory of Aquatic Invasive Species outreach materials is available to all users and has a dynamic interface that allows registered users to input their own education and outreach materials as well as having a peer review and ratings system for material evaluation to help maintain a high standard for submissions. Registration and use of the site is free.


Who is Dr. Lake??

"Dr. Lake" is actually a group of people. When your question is e-mailed to Dr. Lake, it is either answered immediately by the NYSFOLA Manager or forwarded to someone with expertise in the subject area of the question. You can be assured that your question is accurately answered.

Feel at ease to ask your important questions, but please keep them relevant to Lakes, Water Quality and Watersheds. WE DO NOT HANDLE REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS (except where the question directly pertains to a lake's location, water quality and/or that lake association's contact information). Contact Dr. Lake with an e-mail message at mailto:drlake@nysfola.org.


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