Six times during the past 25 years the Fulton Chain of Lakes Association (FCLA) has conducted a survey of the number of various kinds of boats there are on the Fulton Chain of Lakes from Old Forge Pond to Fifth Lake.
The shoreline is divided up and board members volunteer to go along the shore in a boat, early in the morning before there are many boats on the lakes and count each category of boat. Continue reading
The Fulton Chain of Lakes Association welcomes volunteers of all ages for a work session at Skull Island on Second Lake on Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Since last summer the organization has held a number of work sessions where soil was replaced in heavily eroded areas of the island and plants were transplanted from neighboring Treasure Island.
In the past year, the plants have begun to grow and, according to FCLA spokesperson Heather Stafford, there is a noticeable difference to the area.
On Saturday, the FCLA will be roping off another area to help restore another portion of the island.
Those seeking more information about the Skull Island Restoration Project can call Heather or Ed Stafford at (315) 369-6489.
The Directors of the Fulton Chain of Lakes Association met on Saturday, July 30 at Gould Hall at View.
One of the special guest speakers was Town of Inlet Supervisor John Frey who spoke about the town’s new sewer system that will be constructed in early 2012.
Supervisor Frey said the system exceeds present DEC regulations. He also described how the new system will enhance the town by providing better quality than the present individual septic systems.
Frey said the proposed building of the site will begin this fall and hopes it will be fired up in the summer of 2012. Continue reading
Skull Island on Second Lake showing its erosion damage
Last year, the Fulton Chain of Lakes Association was successful in adopting Skull Island for restoration through the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s “Adopt a Natural Resource” Program.
During the summer of 2010, the FCLA held two work sessions, where soil was replaced in heavily eroded areas and plants were transplanted from neighboring Treasure Island.
In the past year, the plants have begun to grow and, according to FCLA spokesperson Heather Stafford, there is a noticeable difference to the area.
Once again, the Fulton Chain of Lakes Association will be roping off another area to help restore another portion of the island.
The FCLA welcomes volunteer help of all ages to come to Skull Island on Second Lake on Saturday, August 13 at 9 a.m.
Those seeking more information about the Skull Island Restoration Project can call Heather or Ed Stafford at (315) 369-6489.
The Fulton Chain of Lakes Association will provide a booth at the Antique Boat Show in Old Forge on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where aquatic plant samples can be dropped off.
Members of the association will be able to determine whether samples are that of an invasive species, and whether measures should be taken to remove the plants from local waters.
Samples should be placed in a zip-lock bag with a note attached giving the day the plant was found, its location and the contributor’s name and phone number.
FCLA directors will also be present to answer questions and provide information about their current projects and concerns.
Don Kelly of Old Forge received the Fulton Chain of Lakes Association (FCLA) Outstanding Service Award during the Skull Island Restoration Project last August.
The award is the highest honor presented by FCLA to a director who has made a significant contribution to the association.
Although he has chaired many committees and helped with many projects, the Skull Island Restoration Project is a favorite.
“Skull Island was one of the things that really got me excited last year. We put a little story in the paper and invited anyone who was interested to come and help with the restoration. A lot of people were waiting for us when we got there,” he said. Continue reading