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Conesus NY – November 30th, 2021
On behalf of Mark’s Leisure Time Marine and the Bill and Kristin Fenech Foundation we are pleased to announce a major donation to the Conesus Lake Association.
The Bill and Kristen Fenech Foundation is donating $11,611 to the Conesus Lake Association, and Mark’s Leisure Time Marine is matching that donation of $11,611 for a total of $23,222.
Bill Fenech is the President and Founder of Barletta Pontoon Boats; his foundation has partnered with charitable groups across the country to support the communities in which they do business.
Mark’s Leisure Time Marine is the local Barletta Pontoon Boat dealer, located at 5364 East Lake Road in Conesus, NY and 4336 Recreation Drive in Canandaigua NY.
From Bill, Kristin and the entire Barletta team, “We’re thrilled to participate in the many wonderful charities that are important to you and your community to make a positive impact in the lives of others”.
Zach Meyer Marine Operations Manager for Mark’s Leisure Time Marine is a frequent boater on Conesus Lake, he stated “ We are honored to be able to make this donation to the Conesus Lake Association, we hope this donation will enhance their environmental conservation efforts to help further protect Conesus Lake”.
Mark’s Leisure Time Marine will be doing a formal check presentation to the Conesus Lake Association on Thursday December 2nd at 4pm. Location of presentation will be the new Marks Leisure Time Marine Service Facility located at 2979 Lakeville Road, Avon NY 14414. Media are welcome to attend.
About Mark’s Leisure Time Marine
Mark’s Leisure Time Marine is family owned and operated by the Meyer family. Since 1981 they have taken pride in their outstanding reputation in the recreation industry and have consistently achieved Top 100 status from Boating Industry, the leading trade publication for the marine industry. Mark’s Leisure Time Marine is also annually awarded the Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Dealer Award. An award that is presented to dealerships that provide excellent customer service in the categories of sales and marine service. Mark’s Leisure Time Marine’s full lineup includes Barletta Pontoon Boats along with Mastercraft, Chris Craft, Harris and Bayliner boats. Mark’s Leisure Time Marine has two locations in the Finger Lakes Region; 5364 East Lake Road in Conesus NY and 4336 Recreation Drive in Canandaigua NY. Learn more at marksleisuretimemarine.com
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...Conesus Lake Assocation
August 10, 2020
We are excited to announce our newest initiative, the creation of The Conesus Lake Environmental Scholarship Award. The purpose of this award is to encourage local High School students who intend to pursue a college degree in the environmental sciences, to become knowledgeable and active lake stewards. We believe there is a need to ensure that the CLA mission is carried on by future generations.
...CONESUS LAKE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 637, Lakeville, NY 14480-0637 – www.conesuslake.org – (585) 346-6864
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CANCELLATION OF
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 05/24/2018 03:12 PM EDT
New York State Agencies Encourage Boaters to Help Prevent Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species at Start of Boating Season |
Collaborative State Boat Steward Program Combats Spread of InvasivesBoat Stewards Alert Boaters to Possible Threats and Decontaminate Boats Coming from High Risk Lakes and Rivers
“The boat steward partnership program provides a vital function in protecting New York’s waters and raising public awareness about aquatic invaders that could harm the health of our rivers, lakes, and streams, as well as the fish and plants that inhabit them,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. “Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership and continued support from the State’s Environmental Protection Fund to fight invasive species, we are continuing to educate the public about the dangers of these invasive species and protect our invaluable natural resources and waters.” “Aquatic invasive species can ruin boating and fishing trips, reduce shoreline property values and undermine the tourism industry,” State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey said. “I encourage boaters to learn and practice the simple steps they can take to help prevent invasive species from spreading into New York State waters.” New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas said, “Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat, which is why the New York State Department of Transportation is working with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program and our sister agencies to host boat inspection and decontamination stations. We are also continuously locating new ones along state highways, including at the new Adirondack Welcome Center being built on I-87 in Queensbury. Working together with the boating community we will help prevent the spread of these invaders and protect our precious water resources.” The New York State Department of Transportation is working with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, DEC, State Parks and local communities to host boat inspection and decontamination stations and help establish new ones along state highways, including at the Adirondack Welcome Center being built on Interstate 87 in Queensbury, Warren County. Locating regional inspection stations on primary travel corridors helps obviate the need to construct and staff stations at individual lakes and streams. AIS are non-native aquatic plants and animals that can cause environmental and economic harm and harm to human health. Many AIS have been found in the lakes, ponds, and rivers of New York. These plants and animals are often transported from waterbody to waterbody on watercraft and equipment. Boat stewards are volunteers or paid members of the community that provide boaters and other water recreationists with important information about precautions to reduce the likelihood of spreading AIS. The stewards help people learn how to inspect, clean, drain, and treat watercraft and equipment. Stewards also ask where boaters last launched and can sometimes determine what invasive species are found in the lake or pond visited through the iMapInvasives website. DEC and State Parks are working with local governments, lake associations, the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) and Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) in taking a frontline defense against invasive species, such as Eurasian watermilfoil and spiny water flea, in waterbodies in the Adirondacks. This effort is funded by the state Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), including $9 million in funding for a five-year management contract with AWI. Funding for programs in other areas of the state is made up through a combination resources including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and EPF AIS prevention grants. In addition, State Parks has entered a partnership with the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) to place boat stewards at approximately 30 State Parks-owned boat launches across the state. Since 2008, the number of boat steward programs has been steadily increasing. To date, more than 25 programs are active in the state through Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM), including the Finger Lakes and more recently established in the Lower Hudson Valley, Long Island, the Capital District/Mohawk River area, and Western New York. Many types of organizations pursue boat steward programs, such as lake associations, colleges and universities, non-profits, county soil and water conservation districts, and municipalities. More information about individual programs can be found in the list of Active Watercraft Inspection Programs 2017 (PDF, 1.78 MB). New York has more than 7,000 lakes, ponds, and rivers that could potentially be exposed to dozens of harmful aquatic invasive species available on DEC’s website. One of the main pathways for transfer of aquatic invasive species between waterbodies is recreational water vehicles (boats, canoes, kayaks, and jet skis). Aquatic invasive plants and animals such as hydrilla, water chestnut, Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussels, and Asian clams are easily transported on boats, boat trailers, and recreational gear. State regulation requires water recreationists to take reasonable precautions to prevent the spread of AIS and New York is expanding boat steward programs across the state, particularly in popular, high-use areas. In-person interactions with boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users raises awareness about aquatic invasive species and practices (cleaning, draining, and treating) that reduce the chance of spreading aquatic invaders. DEC advises boaters and anglers to check boats, trailers, and other fishing and boating equipment for any plants or animals that may be clinging to it. Be sure to check bunks, rollers, trim tabs and other likely attachment points on boats and trailers. Following a thorough inspection, DEC encourages boaters to follow the CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY standard: 1. CLEAN boats, trailers and equipment of any debris, and dispose of it in an upland area or receptacle provided for this purpose. 2. DRAIN the boat completely, including bilge areas, live wells and bait wells. Water ski and wake board boat operators should be sure to drain all ballast tanks. Many aquatic invasive species can survive in as little as a drop of water, so it is imperative that all water is removed. 3. DRY all equipment for at least five days before using it in another water body. Longer drying times may be required for difficult to dry equipment or during damp or cool periods. Recommended drying times for various seasons (offsite link) can be found at 100th Meridian Initiative website. Drying is the simplest and most effective way to ensure equipment does not transport plants or animals. |
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Mile-a-minute vine, or Persicaria perfoliata, has been found in Livingston County, but the state Department of Environmental Gardeners and others who pay a lot of attention to the natural environment can be instrumental in controlling a new invasive plant.
The keys are recognition and removal. Both of these actions are not particularly difficult with this plant.
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