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Milfoil Project Page
Since it's discovery in Eagle Lake in the 1970's Eurasian Water milfoil has been an ongoing problem in Eagle Lake. Growing in dense mono culture beds that can exceed 1 acre in size, this invasive continues to threaten the delicate ecosystem diversity in the lake. This page is dedicated to attempting to display the information that pertains to Eagle Lake's continuing efforts to control and remove this weed from our lake.

  • Lake Management Plans (Eagle Lake) Page- a brief synopsis of the more viable milfoil control methodologies (including benthic barriers, herbicide, hand/mechanical harvesting, etc.) as outlined in the ENSR Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Eagle Lake.
  • Lake Management Planning Guides Page- General guides to forming a lake management plan as well as management alternatives on other lakes.
  • Work Site Maps Page- 2005, 2008, 2009 Visual guide to milfoil eradication locations and removal totals.
  • Funding Sources Page- a listing of the funding souces/grant applications utilized by Eagle Lake for milfoil removal that fall outside of our normal opperating budget.
  • Permits Page- Documents related to the completion of permits towards the maintainence of Eagle Lake as well the permits themselves. Housing removal permits among others.
  • Quarterly Reports (DEC) Page- Quarterly update reports for the Aquatic Invasive Species Eradication Grant.
  • Maps of Eagle Lake Page- Maps showing Eagle Lake and the surrounding area, as well as plant distibution maps and proposed treatment locations.
2024
2024 Milfoil Committee
Baskets
The Eagle Lake Property Owners Inc Invasive Species Committee is proud to announce the winners of its Basket Raffle. We raised a total of $5,005.00 dollars for our Eurasian Milfoil cause!!The Adirondack Picnic Basket, donated by the Mulcahys was won by Kelly Keeger. The Decor Basket, donated by the Popinchalks was won by Addie Meier. The Fishing Basket, donated by the Cerneys was won by Lee Zereski. The Garden Basket, donated by the Hickland/Conley family was won by Bill Zito. The Local basket, organized by the Clarks was won by Adine Viscusi-Dorfman The Margarita Basket, donated by the McNeelys was won by Laura Burke. The Wine and Liquor Basket, donated by Schroon Lake Wine and Liquor Store was won by Jim Schultz. The Wine Rack, donated by The Clark's, was won by Tim and Ellen McNeely and the Water Mat, donated by SCHROON LAKE MARINA was won by Todd and Kelly Giagni. We thank everyone who bought or sold tickets. Please support the following local businesses who supported our Basket Raffle. Bains Sunoco, Hot Biscuit, Jims Day Lilies, Nadeaus Farm and Garden Stand, Nicole Ezzo of Meraki Hair Salon, Pine Haven Cottage, Schroon Lake Marina, Tony's Ticonderoga Sports and WalMart.
Thank you again

Basket Descriptions 
Adirondack Picnic Basket – donated by Jack and Debbie Mulcahy
High Peaks T-Shirt, Blanket Quilt, Glasses etched with Adirondack chairs, Adirondack chair coasters, paper plates and napkins!
Fishing Bucket – donated by Dave and Kathy Cerny
Body glove snorkel set, Fishing pole ,Bug spray, Magnet Fishing kit, 12 can Cooler, fishing bucket and hat!
Garden Basket -donated by Cole Hickland and Joanne Conley
Glazed Ceramic planter, Potting soil and mini flag, kneeling pad, Hummingbird Feeds and food, Garden Trowel and cultivator, Hand pruner, Gloves, Pin Wheel and Josh Prosecco!
Horseshoe Wine Holder -donated by Gary and Susan Clark
Horseshoe Wine holder with five bottles of wine
Liquor/Wine Basket – donate by Schroon Lake Wine and Liquor
Bottle of Vodka, nine small bottles of assorted wine and a $25 Gift Card.
Local Business Basket
BAIN'S Sunoco Gas Card - $50, HOT BISCUIT DINER – Breakfast for two (up to
$25), JIM'S DAY LILIES- $25, NADEAUS FARM AND GARDEN STAND– A Plant, NICOLE EZZO of Meraki –Haircut -$25 value, PINE HAVEN COTTAGE – pillow TONY'S TICONDEROGA SPORTS including, Tune-up kit for chainsaw, Sharpener for Chainsaw, Bug Bracelet, Trimmer Line! WALMART – $50 GC. WAR CANNON – GC-$68

Margarita Party Basket – donated by Tim and Ellen McNeely
Patron, two Margarita mixes, Salsa, Chips, bowl and decorations!
Water Mat – 18'X6''; – donated by Schroon Lake Marina
CABIN DÉCOR BASKET-donated by Peter and Liz Popinchalk
Eagle Lake Cribbage board, Candles, Hand printed towels, T-Shirts, coasters and beautiful basket 

2021/2022/2023 Milfoil Survey Maps- from Adirondack Research, ELPOI Volunteers, and SUNY ESF.
Committee Members- Susan Clark- Chair, Gary Clark, Bill Clifton, Deanna DiPofi, John DiPofi, Cole Hickland, Tim McNeely, Steve Meier, Debbie Mulcahy and Bill Zito
Meetings- Next meeting August 24 2024 at 3pm at the Chilson Firehouse Pavilion.   All friends and Owners of Eagle Lake are invited.
Events - July 31 - Adirondack Research will be on the Lake gathering information for their Lake Management Plan and Plant Survey
Fundraisers - The Basket Raffle is still going at full speed. We have raised over $3,000. Please continue to buy and sell tickets. You can get them from Susan Clark 845-389-7222 or sclark8@twc.com. The drawing is at the meeting August 24.
Pertinent Information- when available.
2005-2009
General Project Documents
  
Matting/ Hand Harvesting
  
Herbicide Application
  
Lake Documents
  
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What We're Removing Where It's Located Throughout the Lake How to Identify and Remove It
under water Milfoil Whole Lake Milfoil Identification
Documents for the Project
2023-10-29 ELPOI Policy Updates- The board has adopted some new policies to be in compliance with Fall 2023 Grant applications.
4-20-2009 Essex County Board of Supervisors Minutes- Presentation given by Eagle Lake on the status of the milfoil project and asking for a resolution of support for Eagle Lake.
Request to the Town of Ticonderoga- to be lead agent on the milfoil project.
Acceptance Letter from the NYS DEC Aquatic Invasive Species Eradication Grant
Project Narrative (from the 2007 ISG Grant Application)
Supporting Goals and Objectives (from the 2007 ISG Grant Application)
Project Scope of Work, Timeline, Budget: From Final Contract with/ Crown Point and DEC
Town of Crown Point, Town of Ticonderoga, ELPOI (Resolutions to Under Take the Project)
2007-08-20 Brian Houseal Letter of Support for the Invasive Species Eradication Grant
2009-05-04 Essex County Board of Supervisors resolution of Eagle Lake's milfoil project, Phase II Herbicide Use (Resolution no. 137) Also see the meeting handouts at our Essex County Board of Supervisors Page.
2009-3-24 Other options for herbicide use- Plan 1 through 3 options for this area.
2009-4-18 Lake Demonstration Plan- Plan 4 option for the lake.
 
 
General Project Documents
  
Matting/ Hand Harvesting
  
Herbicide Application
  
Lake Documents
  
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Work Sites 2008 Hand Harvest Photos Milfoil Vegetation Survey "Targets"
Harvest Location Harvest Photos
Matting and Hand Harvesting
2008-07-28 APA Under 2 Meter or Less- Hand Harvest Permit #2008-182
2005-08-10 Adirondack Park Agency (APA)- Non-jurisdictional letter for waters deeper than 2 meters
2005-07-22 Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)- Non-jurisdictional letter for waters deeper than 2 meters
2005-07-15 Office of Government Services (OGS)- Determination of Lake Bottom Ownership Letter
2008-06-26 Office of Government Services (OGS)- Hand harvest in waters less than 2 meters
How to Identify and Hand Harvest Milfoil (ELPOI Document on hand harvesting)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Aquatic Plant Management Techniques Very good review of various control methodologies
Products Used
2008-08-13 Tom Hall- Ok's having mats in Over winter
DEC okay to use lumber tarp material- 2008 approval to use lumber tarp material as Benthic Barrier
Product Specifications Duratex Extra- Lumber Tarp Benthic Barrier material
Beneficial Use Determination- 2008 The DEC's okay to use mill wire as a Benthic Barrier
Brownie's Third Lung- Surface operated Diver Air Supply
Video and Images
Videos from Eagle Lake Page- Videos documenting milfoil and the removal process along with other videos relating to Eagle Lake.
Summer 2008 Milfoil Dive Photos Page- Dive Project Photos
Hand Harvest Dive by the Causeway Page- (2005 photos)
General Project Documents
  
Matting/ Hand Harvesting
  
Herbicide Application
  
Lake Documents
  
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2005 Hand Harvest Photos Page Underwater Video of a Patch (Videos Page) How Bad Is It? (Poster Child Page)
Diver Picking Milfoil in Eagle Lake Guide Boat
Herbicide Application Information
General Herbicide Information
  • Herbicide Information Page- general and specific information about two of the herbicides (Renovate and Sonar) that are NYS registered for the control of milfoil. MSDS, Product Labels, Environmental Impact Statements, FAQ's, etc.
  • Turbidity Curtains Page- Information related to materials, costs, deployments, and accessories that can be used for creating a lake within a lake.
  • Curtain Containment Leakage Testing Page- Proposals and materials for determining water exchange rates in curtain contained areas.
  • Pre and Post Treatment Plant Survey Page- a compilation of documents that have been found on the internet or provided by applicators or lake managers related to the application of the herbicide Renovate.

 

Eagle Lake Herbicide Specific Documents
Renovate Permit Survey REPLY- Towns of Ticonderoga and Crown Point 2011 survey responses to Eagle Lake residents questions regarding the future of milfoil project.

Renovate Permit Survey- Towns of Ticonderoga and Crown Point 2011 survey to assess Eagle Lake residents interest on future for milfoil project.

5-31-2012- REPLY from letter to Governor Cuomo Re: Eurasian Watermilfoil in Eagle Lake (Essex County).

4-11-2012- Letter to Governor Cuomo Re: Eurasian Watermilfoil in Eagle Lake (Essex County).
McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum L.L.P. - Attorney retainer contract for APA renovate permit process. (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
ELPOI Motion to pursue an Herbicide see our May 1994 newsletter
ELPOI Letter to Membership Results- Intention to use SONAR survey 1994 Results
ELPOI Letter to Membership- Intention to use SONAR survey 1994
07/10/2009 Curtain opinion letter DEC staff Sinott opinion on curtain use in Eagle Lake
05/12/2009 reply letter from APA re. curtains
Tim Sinott (DEC) letter of Support Letter in reply to John Bennett (DEC) supporting Eagle Lake's desire to use an herbicide
2009-05-04 Essex County Board of Supervisors resolution of Eagle Lake's milfoil project, Phase II Herbicide Use (Resolution no. 137) Also see the meeting handouts at our Essex County Board of Supervisors Page.
2009-3-24 Other options for herbicide use- Plan 1 through 3 options for this area.
2009-4-18 Lake Demonstration Plan- Plan 4 option for the lake.
General Project Documents
  
Matting/ Hand Harvesting
  
Herbicide Application
  
Lake Documents
  
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The Dive Team
(Dianne, Amy, Steve, Mike)		 Our Master Benthic Barrier Crafter -Jim- (Matt Assembly Page) Tier III Plant Survey Page
Lake Documents
1991- Lake residents survey for use of lake water results (when available)

06/15/1991- Lake residents survey form for use of lake water.
History of Milfoil (2005 - 2007)
History of Milfoil (1970 - 2005)
Pictorial Guide to Plants in Eagle Lake (Based on 1998 Survey )(4mb)
2001-06 Lake Use Survey Results- Results of the Survey of lake residents and community on lake use and management options
2001-06 Lake Use Survey- Survey of lake residents and community on lake use and management options
ELPOI Letter to Membership for Original Finding of Milfoil (Sept. 1989) (when available)
2009-10 Study for Out Flow Rates at the Spillway Dam
General Project Documents
  
Matting/ Hand Harvesting
  
Herbicide Application
  
Lake Documents
  
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Largest Patch Location Proposed Herbicide Treatment Locations Eagle Lake Maps Page
Largest Patch Location Proposed Herbicide Treatment Locations Lake Usage