Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Good News for Oakdale Lake

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation announced today $3.1 million in Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant awards. Among the thirty-two recipients is the Columbia Land Conservancy, which was awarded a $100,000 grant to implement water quality improvements at Oakdale Lake and to collect data on the lake's water quality.

Commenting on the grant, Tamar Adler of Friends of Oakdale Lake noted this was the second consecutive cycle in which Oakdale has been awarded a grant. Adler continued, "The funds are already being used to implement the water improvement measures recommended during our last grant cycle. There has been mechanical submerged aquatic vegetation harvesting and removal of overhanging branches which drop nutrient heavy leaves, etc., into the lake. On the docket are solar-powered aeration to improve oxygenation of the lake, and more!"

1 comment:

  1. Congratulations Tamar and Friends of Oakdale Lake. This is very important work for the health and safety of Hudson residents and the for the environment that you have accomplished.

    You set a very strong example of the power of all-volunteer groups with a goal.

    Thank you for your work,
    Hilary Hillman
    Hudson Conservation Advisory Council

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