Announcements – Page 12 – Lake Zoar Authority

August 5, 2020

Here are the Microcystin toxin report for samples collected Aug 5, 2020. *Jackson Cove beach was not able to be accessed due to fallen trees and power lines. "Microcystin Report Samples collected August 5, 2020 Site ppb (ug/L) Beseck 0.516 Brookfield 0.314 Danbury 0.341 Eichler’s Cove 0.902 New Fairfield 0.289 New Milford 0.159 Sherman 0.116 Results meet the...

August 3, 2020

in Minutes

by dknight0

2020-08-03

Lake Zoar Authority P.O. Box 931 Southbury, CT 06488 Email: lakezoar@gmail.com Member Towns Monroe-Newtown-Oxford-Southbury The regular meeting of the Lake Zoar Authority was held Monday, August 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. online via Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76909144394?pwd=QW8zN0xBUW9OZjdwZ01HYVZOQ21ZUT09. Commissioners Present: Ed Kusinski, Vice Chairman Bob Mouchantat, Treasurer Lesley Pires, Secretary Frank Cavallo Herbert Garber Bill May Dick Speer Jeff Thomas Absent: Gary Fillion, Chariman John Downs Mark Saksa Ed...

August 1, 2020

in Announcements

by dknight0

Lake Zoar Treatment Notice:
Second Herbicide Application
Scheduled for 8-19-20

NOTIFICATION OF AQUATIC TREATMENT SCHEDULING LAKE ZOAR MONROE, NEWTOWN, OXFORD, SOUTHBURY In accordance with CT DEEP, Pesticide Division notification requirements, selected areas of Lake Zoar will be chemically treated with Reward (Diquat) herbicide, targeting control the aquatic nuisance plants Eurasian watermilfoil and curlyleaf pondweed. The second annual...

August 1, 2020

in Announcements

by dknight0

August Meeting Now Online

Please be advised that the Lake Zoar Authority meeting scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2020, at 7:00pm, at the Oxford Town Hall, 486 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478, will now be broadcast live on Zoom due to COVID-19 public safety concerns. - You can watch the meeting or...

July 29, 2020

in Announcements

by dknight0

Notice from the
Candlewood Lake Authority

FirstLight Power to Temporarily Close Candlewood Lake Islands Due to Covid-19 Concerns - NOTICE -- New Milford, Connecticut, July 29, 2020 – At the request of local public officials FirstLight will temporarily close access to all islands owned by the company on Candlewood Lake, effective August 1, 2020, to ensure social...

July 28, 2020

in Announcements

by dknight0

Congress Advances Key
Boating Safety Priorities

7/28/2020 12:00:00 AM | General Government Relations - "The bill includes a provision that would mandate the wear of engine cut-off devices for operators of boats under 26 feet while under way—a critical safety measure that law enforcement, manufacturers, and the recreational boating community strongly support. This...

July 27, 2020

in Announcements, Water Quality Results

by dknight0

Microcystin toxin report
for July 27, 2020

Here are this week’s assay results for Microcystin levels at tested public beach sites. Samples were collected July 29, 2020, below or away from any floating bloom material. Results meet the assay kit’s QC criteria. The U.S. EPA and CT DPH currently advise a Microcystin threshold...

July 19, 2020

in Announcements, Water Quality Results

by dknight0

2020 Aquatic Plant Survey Results

"Survey Dates: The pre-treatment survey of Lake Zoar was conducted on June 18th. A second survey was conducted on July 27th, after the first herbicide treatment and prior to the second. The final survey was conducted on October 1st, following the second herbicide treatment. 2020 Lake-Wide...

July 19, 2020

in Announcements

by dknight0

Personal Watercraft Thefts

Recently several thefts of personal water crafts have been reported on Lake Zoar. Please read the attached article for some important tips on how to prevent yours from being stolen. Anyone who has ever had a personal watercraft stolen knows there is nothing quite like that initial...

July 15, 2020

in Announcements, Water Quality Results

by dknight0

Microcystin toxin report
for July 15, 2020

Here are this week’s assay results for Microcystin levels at tested public beach sites. Samples were collected July 15, 2020, below or away from any floating bloom material. Results meet the assay kit’s QC criteria. The U.S. EPA and CT DPH currently advise a Microcystin...