News & Notes

March 2013: Allied Biological to present at 2013 NYSFOLA Conference

The New York Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) is hosting their annual conference May 3-5, 2013 at the White Eagle Conference Center on Lake Moraine in Hamilton, NY.  Lakefront property owners, lake managers, researchers and government officials from around the state will be in attendance.  Allied Biological will be presenting the multi-stage hydrilla eradication project for the Cayuga Lake Inlet.  The presentation will highlight an herbicide injection system utilized over a three month period in 2012. For conference information: http://nysfola.mylaketown.com/AnnualConference

February 2013 : NJCOLA Meeting  & Allied Moves to Oneonta, NY

ABI Biologist Chris Doyle to speak at April NJCOLA meeting

NJ Coalition of Lake Associations has rescheduled Chris Doyle's presentation of aquatic plants in NJ.  The lecture will focus on invasive aquatic plant species and Allied's NJ Aquatic Flora Project.  Preserved plant samples, photos and identification books will be available to reference.  The open meeting is scheduled for April 13th at 9AM at Lake Mohawk Country Club at 21 The Boardwalk, Sparta, NJ. Everyone is welcome.  If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Chris Doyle at doyle@alliedbiological.com.

Allied has new digs in Oneonta, NY!

We are proud to announce that our northern NY office has moved to Oneonta, NY!  In just a few short years, the office grew out of its Maryland, NY location and needed a larger facility to better serve clients.  The new address is: 338 Mather Rd, Suite 1, Oneonta, NY  13820.  Congratulations to Steve Wilson, our Northern NY Manager, and good luck in your new office!

January 2013: ABI NJ Aquatic Flora Project & New Services

NJ Aquatic Flora Project

In 2012, Allied Biological completed a NJ Aquatic Flora Project; a comprehensive study of aquatic plant diversity in NJ. Under the direction of Allied Biological's Senior Aquatic Biologist, Chris Doyle, 66 lakes were surveyed throughout the state's five eco-regions.  Over 100 different plant species were found including a rare, non-native plant known as Waterwheel .  As only one of 50 extant Waterwheel populations confirmed worldwide, this was an amazing discovery. The findings of the ABI NJ Aquatic Flora Project were presented at the North American Lake Management and Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Societies' annual conferences.  Click below to view the poster presentations.

New Services- Sediment Analysis and Weed Mapping

Need to know more about the sediment in your lake?  Allied Biological now offers professional, engineering-level analysis of lake sediments.  New technology allows us to differentiate between hard and soft sediments, calculate area and volume of accumulated sediments, and monitor the distribution of sediment over time.  The highly detailed maps produced are invaluable when planning dredging or building activities. New for 2013, vegetation mapping using Lowrance equipment that detects and characterizes the density of submersed vegetation.  Plant height and coverage can now be rapidly assessed and processed to deliver maps to clients in just a few days.   

November 2012: ABI 40th Anniversary Photo Contest Results

Thank you to everyone who participated in our "A Day at the Lake" photo contest.  We received excellent entries and truly enjoyed seeing the lakes through their eyes. Congratulations to our Winners!

                   1st Place                                       2nd Place                                3rd Place       

                          View all of the entries on Allied Biological's Flickr page

October 2012: Allied Biological to present at Nov 3rd NJCOLA Meeting

Join us for the NJ Coalition of Lake Associations' Open Meeting at 9:00AM on November 3rd at Lake Mohawk Country Club.  At this meeting, Chris Doyle of Allied Biological will discuss aquatic vegetation found in NJ lakes. The presentation will focus on invasive plant species and Allied Biological's NJ Flora Project which will be presented at the upcoming North American Lake Management Society's (NALMS) international symposium.  Plant samples will be available for viewing and attendees are encouraged to bring their own samples for identification. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Chris Doyle at doyle@alliedbiological.com. 

Lake Mohawk Country Club - 21 The Boardwalk, Sparta, NJ

July 2012: ABI 40th Anniversary Photo Contest

Allied Biological is proud to celebrate 40 years in lake management this year! In honor of this milestone, we invite all of our clients to participate in our "A Day at the Lake" photo contest.  First place winner will receive a $200 Visa Gift Card!  Click here to learn more.

April 2012: Congratulations to Jeff Horn and Bob Schindler & NJ and NY Fertilizer Law

Jeff Horn celebrates 20 years at Allied Biological!

Jeff Horn, ABI Operations Manager celebrates employee anniversary #20.     Thank you, Jeff, for many years of excellent service and support. Happy Anniversary!

Congratulations Bob Schindler!

Kudos and congrats in order for Bob Schindler, ABI Aquatic and Fisheries Biologist, on his recent election at the annual conference to President Elect (2012-2013) of the Pennsylvania Lake Management Society.

NJ and NY Fertilizer Laws

Earth Day is April 22 so there's no better time to remind you of the new Fertilizer Laws that went into effect within the two last years in NJ and NY.  Click here to learn more:  New Jersey Fertilizer Law / New York Fertilizer Law

March 2012: Congratulations to Our Raffle Winner- John Grishaber!

Allied Biological recently attended the World Fishing and Outdoor Exposition in Suffern, NY where we hosted a free raffle for a Humminbird PiranhaMAX Fish Finder.  John Grishaber of New York was our lucky winner!  Thank you to everyone that stopped by our booth.  It was a pleasure meeting all of you!

February 2012: Allied Biological to Attend Local Shows and Conferences

Allied Biological will be attending some local events.  Maybe we'll see you there!

• World Fishing and Outdoor Exposition- March 1-4th, Suffern, NY
• Pennsylvania Lake Management Society Conference -March 7-8th, State College, PA
• Home and Garden Show March 15-18th, Syracuse, NY
• New York State Federation of Lakes Association Conference - May 4-5th, Hamilton, NY

January 2012:  Allied Biological Named 2011 Lake Mapping Partner of the Year

The Mapping Network honored Allied Biological as their 2011 Lake Mapping Partner of the Year.  Awarded to the firm with the greatest number of mapping projects in a year, it means that we have been able to provide many of our clients with invaluable information about their lakes.  Some projects included pre and post dredge mapping, water depth mapping and sediment accumulation mapping.  We anticipate even more projects in 2012 as we are able to offer Automated Sediment Mapping through our partnership with The Mapping Network.  This new system records sediment and water depths simultaneously, which translates into greater efficiency in the field and the ability to gather even more data as compared to the traditional probe method used for sediment measurement. Allied Biological Lake Mapping Services & Map Samples

November 2011:  PHOSLOCK^® - New Phosphorus Locking Technology

Allied Biological would like to announce PHOSLOCK,  a new solution for restoring water quality.  Elevated levels of phosphorus in a lake can contribute to poor water quality and excessive plant growth.    Phoslock effectively targets and permanently binds to phosphorus preventing it from being absorbed by plants and algae.  Furthermore, Phoslock does not affect pH which means no additional applications of buffering agents.  Contact Allied Biological to discuss adding Phoslock to your lake management program.

October 2011: Allied Biological Conducts Emergency Hydrilla

Treatment  in NY

The aggressively invasive plant, hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) was recently discovered in the inlet of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, NY.  This is first finding of hydrilla in upstate New York waters and poses a significant threat to Cayuga Lake itself and other regional waterbodies. As part of the emergency response to this discovery, Allied Biological was contracted to conduct an Aquathol K treatment to the infestations.  Read this article to learn more:  The Ithaca Journal.  Watch a news clip now: News Channel 9 WSYR.

September 2011: Allied Biological Tests New Herbicide

Allied Biological has completed its third application of the new herbicide Clipper. Clipper, which contains the active ingredient, Flumioxazin, was registered for use just this year. This product is fast, effective, and breaks down quickly in the water leaving no accumulation in the sediment. It is an exciting addition to a lake manager's tool box as it controls difficult species like fanwort and watermeal.  ABI's experience with this product has been very positive and we look forward to offering this choice to more clients in 2012.

August 2011: ABI's Chris Doyle Presents at APMS

Based on the excellent reviews received at the Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Conference, Chris Doyle presented his "Successful Use of Sculpin G… in Lake Musconetcong" presentation at the National Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) conference held this July in Baltimore, MD. The Aquatic Plant Management Society is an international organization of scientists, educators, students, commercial pesticide applicators, administrators, and individuals interested in the management and study of aquatic plants. The APMS annual conference is an opportunity for members from each chapter to share their research and experiences. For more information about APMS, go to apms.org.

July 2011: Wetland Delineators on Staff at Allied Biological

This spring, ABI aquatic biologist Robert Schindler and naturalist Sandra LaVigne completed wetland delineation courses at Rutgers University and received Rutger's nationally-recognized Wetland Delineation Certification.  Mr. Schindler serves as one of our senior aquatic/fisheries biologists and Ms. LaVigne is one of our water quality biologists.  Both will be consulting on ABI's invasive wetland vegetation projects and with clients that have property in or adjacent to State regulated wetlands.

June 2011: Local High School Student Completes Senior Project

at Allied Biological

Emily Mayer, a Hackettstown High School student and Allied Biological’s first high school intern, recently completed and presented her Senior Project- “Zooplankton Populations of Several New Jersey Lakes”. Under the guidance of our Senior Aquatic Biologist, Chris Doyle, Ms. Mayer was trained in field sampling procedures andzooplankton identification.

In the summer of 2010, she performed zooplankton collectionfrom twelve local lakes and joined us weekly during the winter to analyze samples and compile data. The results of this study will give our clients a better understanding of the health of their lakes and will be considered when developing future management plans.  Ms. Mayer is planning to attend Centenary College, located right here in Hackettstown, to major in Biology.  Congratulations and best wishes for the future Emily!

May 2011:  Allied Biological Receives NYSFOLA Outstanding Business Award

New York State Federation of Lake Associations Inc. is an organization comprised of associations, individuals and businesses concerned with the variety of problems facing lakes.  Allied Biological has been an active corporate member of NYSFOLA for over seven years, attending their annual conferences and presenting workshops and lectures.   At this year's conference, Allied Biological was honored with the NYSFOLA Outstanding Business Award which is presented to companies that make exceptional support and educational efforts to improve and promote positive lake management and for being professionals in the field of aquatic lake management.

April 2011: NPDES Postponed, Shoreline Protection & NYSFOLA Conference

The Sixth Circuit Court granted EPA's request for a six month stay of the vacature of its rule exempting pesticide spraying from NPDES coverage.  This means that, without further action by Congress, the new deadline for spraying activities to be covered by NPDES permits is Oct. 31, 2011.  New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have all postponed finalizing their state permits, and have indicated that aquatic pesticide application permitting will proceed as normal for this growing season.

Despite a federal court granting EPA another six months to permit pesticide spraying activities under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the House has overwhelmingly approved a bill eliminating the need for the permit.  Lawmakers voted 292-130 on March 31 to approve H.R. 872, a bill that would limit EPA's authority to regulate chemicals sprayed into or near waters to its existing powers under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act rather than also including the CWA. The bill won support from 235 Republicans, along with 57 Democrats, though key Senators say they will not consider the measure anytime soon. 

Shoreline Protection Important!

 The EPA recently conducted a “National Lakes Assessment” (NLA), the first baseline study of the condition of the nation’s lakes, with a  sample size of over 1000 waterbodies.  According to NYSFOLA’s Waterworks newsletter, “the NLA found that …..  lakeside habitat is rated poor in 36% of lakes.  Poor biological health is three times more likely in lakes with poor lakeshore habitat relative to lakes with good habitat.  While there has been much focus on nutrients in the last several decades, shorelines have only recently begun to be a major focus of lake management.  The NLA results show that degraded lakeshore habitat is the most significant stressor to poor biological integrity.”  For information on protecting and restoring lake shorelines, check out the University of Minnesota video titled “The Living Shore:  Best Management Practices for Shoreland Vegetation” or contact one of our aquatic biologists.

Allied Biological at NYSFOLA

 This year’s New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) Annual Conference will take place on April 29-30 at the White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, NY.  Allied Biological will be on hand as an Exhibitor, and will be presenting the Aquatic Plant workshop, as well as talks on Water Chestnut control and Spiny Waterfleas.  For more information, go to www.nysfola.org.

March 2011: Extension granted for NPDES/SPDES Permit Requirement

On March 28, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted the Environmental Protection Agency's request for an extension of the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit requirement deadline

from April 9, 2011 to October 31, 2011.  This extension will eliminate

additional permitting requirements for 2011. The only permits necessary to conduct lake treatments this season (2011) are the annual aquatic pesticide

permits that have been obtained in the past.

January 2011: Read our Winter 2011 Potamogetons newsletter

December 2010: ABI’s Chris Doyle to present at NEAPMS Meeting

At the January 2011 Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society’s annual meeting and conference, ABI Certified Lake Manager Chris Doyle will be presenting the results of Allied Biological’s 2010 aquatic vegetation management program for Lake Musconetcong.  The presentation is titled “The Successful Use of 2, 4-D Amine for the Targeted Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spciatum) and Water Chestnut (Trapa natans) in Lake Musconetcong in NJ”.  A synopsis of this lecture can be found in the upcoming winter 2011 issue of our Potamogetons newsletter.  Look for it in January and see the article “Lake Musconetcong:  Managing Invasives While Minimizing Impacts to NJ State Protected Plants” to learn more.  For more information about the NEAPMS, go to www.neapms.net.

September 2010: Sediment testing may be required for NY Lakes
In a continued effort to protect NY’s natural resources, NYSDEC is looking more closely at the application of copper based algaecides and how those applications may be affecting lakes in their region. Copper from algaecides can settle in lake sediments and potentially impact a lake’s benthic community. Earlier this year, NYSDEC Division of Environmental Permits in Region 3 (New Paltz) began reviewing, on a case by case basis, pesticide permit applications requesting the use of copper based algaecides to determine if sediment analysis is warranted. In response to this, Allied Biological has developed an NYSDEC approved 2-phased sediment testing protocol to meet the needs of our clients. Please contact our office for more info on this program and to determine if your lake may be affected.

May, 2010: Allied Biological returns to Connecticut
After a 10-year hiatus, Allied Biological is once again offering our lake and wetland management services in the state of Connecticut. We are listed as a registered pesticide applicator business, and also represent Cabela’s Trophy Properties as a Habitat Services Provider.

April, 2010: Allied Biological registers to work in Vermont
This Spring, Allied Biological registered to conduct our lake and wetland management programs in the state of Vermont. We are registered as a Pesticide Application business, and are also registered with the state as a provider of hydro-raking services. Vermont clients will be serviced by biologist Steve Wilson out of his upstate NY office.

July 2009: NPDES Permits for aquatic pesticides? Not till April 2011!- Many of our clients using aquatic herbicides as management tools have been keeping a close eye on the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals this Spring. The 6th Circuit has heard the appeal of an earlier decision by the 9th Circuit Court that allowed EPA to rule that a Clean Water Act permit is not required to apply aquatic herbicides or algaecides.

This past January, the 6th Circuit declared that the EPA’s decision was not a reasonable interpretation of the Clean Water Act, and vacated the rule, effectively requiring National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all aquatic pesticide applications. Specifically, the three-judge panel said that EPA must require an NPDES permit for any application of pesticides made to, over or near any bodies of water. Although the original suit was brought to tighten restrictions on farmers, the language incorporates all aquatic pesticide applications.

Before this took affect, two things occurred. The EPA asked the Court to “stay the mandate”, allowing time for states and the EPA to develop general NPDES permits for aquatic products. Also, industry groups filed for the Court to rehear the case with new information that was provided.

On June 8th 2009, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals denied the request for rehearing, but has issued a stay of the mandate, to vacate the 2006 EPA Final Pesticide Rule, until April 9, 2011. This means that at this time and until April, 2011, no NPDES permits are needed to perform aquatic pesticide applications. This delay will allow the EPA to work with states to come up with a streamlined process of NPDES permitting. It is expected that states like New Jersey and New York, that have permit programs for aquatic pesticides may already come close to meeting NPDES requirements.

March 2009: 2006 USEPA Final Rule on Aquatic Pesticides Vacated- On January 19, 2006, EPA received petitions for review of their Aquatic Pesticides Final Rule from both environmental and industry groups. The Final Rule exempted those who apply pesticides directly on or near water sources from Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting requirements, as long as the pesticides were applied in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). On January 7, 2009 the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the Final Rule was not a reasonable interpretation of the Clean Water Act and vacated the Rule.

The court's decision, which applies nationally, is effective when the mandate takes effect. The mandate takes effect seven days after the deadline for rehearing expires or seven days after a denial of any petition for rehearing. Parties have until April 9, 2009 to seek rehearing. The EPA, working with Department of Justice, is reviewing the opinion and considering next steps.

Pending the effective date of the court's decision, the current Aquatic Pesticides Final Rule remains in effect and CWA- National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits are not required for pesticide products that are applied in accordance with the product's FIFRA label.

While EPA is evaluating the complete implications of the Court's decision, it is clear that if the mandate takes effect, NPDES permits will be required for pesticides applied directly to water to control pests and/or applied to control pests that are present in, over or near waters.

What does this mean? For the time being New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey are issuing aquatic pesticide permits in anticipation that the Courts will continue to review this finding. If it is determined that NPDES permits are needed, statewide or national permits are likely to be developed, possibly eliminating the need for individual, site-specific permits.

Since our three states of operation already have permit programs in place, these programs may be adapted to include the necessary NPDES approval. While we hope that the transition to this process would be seamless, if it does occur, there is the possibility that there may be some disruption in the aquatic pesticide approval process in the next 12-18 months. Stay tuned. (Allied Biological)

January 2009: Allied Biological Among Nation's Elite Aquatic Environmental Stewards, Hackettstown, NJ – Throughout the 12-year history of SePRO Corporation’s Preferred Aquatic Applicator program, only the top companies in the aquatic plant management industry from around the country have gained and maintained membership in the distinguished organization. Companies who are invited to become SePRO Preferred Applicators receive specialized training and access to product and service information directly from SePRO and are required to complete several annual industry building and training activities in order to become and remain a part of this exclusive association.

Allied Biological, a Preferred Applicator company since 1996 recently attended SePRO’s 2008 Advanced Seminar on Aquatic Plant Management, which focused on the latest advances in sustainable practices and technical solutions for aquatic ecosystem restoration. The seminar, “Advancing Our Sustainable Future,” featured techniques through which a Preferred Applicator company can maintain long-term success both as a business and as a cutting-edge, technologically-advanced aquatic plant management enterprise.

Allied Biological was honored with additional recognition at the seminar as a recipient of the 2008 “Sustainable Leadership” Award. The two winners of this award were recognized for overall excellence in programs and management solutions that work in conjunction with government agencies, lake associations and private property owners to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems. Allied Biological was lauded for its continued leadership in sustainable management practices which protect aquatic environments and advance a sustainable future for its business and employees as well as the entire aquatics industry.

All SePRO Preferred Applicators are committed to protecting, restoring and enhancing valuable water resources, an essential element of a sustainable global future. Their dedication to serving the aquatics industry and the environment is reflected by a shared interest in utilizing the latest advances in training, technology and sustainable solutions. Allied Biological is proud to be part of a select group of professionals throughout the United States whom SePRO has recognized as the very best in the industry.

November 2008: Chris Doyle Receives CLM Honor - This fall, Allied Biological’s Christopher Doyle, was awarded the North American Lake Management Society’s “Certified Lake Manager” designation. Chris is ABI’s Water Quality Program Supervisor and Senior Aquatic Biologist. Through extensive educational and field experiences, Certified Lake Managers like Chris, have proven an exceptional knowledge of all facets of lake management, including water resource and watershed science, business management and regulatory affairs. Few professionals hold this certification in New Jersey; Chris is only one of four. He joins Glenn Sullivan as Allied Biological’s second NALMS Certified Lake Manager.

October 2008: Controlling Invasives in NY

NYSDEC Announces Invasive Species Funding for 2009- NYSDEC Terrestrial Invasive Species Eradication Grant Program is now accepting grant applications. Click here to view an application and instructions.

New Invasive Species Finding in NY- The first infestation of hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) in New York was confirmed in Creamery Pond in Orange County late this summer. More than 50% of the 5-acre pond is occupied by this exotic species. Shortly after its documentation in Creamery Pond, hydrilla was discovered in 2 of the 11 ponds within the Sans Souci Lake Nature Preserve in Suffolk County, NY. NYSDEC is requesting immediate action be taken at Creamery Pond by conducting a fall 2008 herbicide treatment followed by an additional treatment in the spring of 2009 with subsequent grass carp stocking. Similar priority is being given to the Nature Preserve with management methodologies to be implemented in 2009 now being discussed.

September 2008: Stephen Wilson Ties the Knot- On September 13, 2008, Allied Biological’s Stephen Wilson married fiancé Ericka Sommers. Stephen and Ericka took their vows at Penn State University, Ericka’s alma matar and where the couple met in 2001. They’re starting their married life together in Maryland, NY, where Stephen operates the Allied Biological satellite office and Ericka is employed as an operating room scheduler at a local hospital. Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple!

August 2008: Lack of Rain & Your Lake - The 2008 growing season has seen little rainfall when compared to the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Allied Biological field crews as well as lake residents have reported lower lake levels, which in some cases may be resulting in additional plant and algae growth as light reaches the bottom more easily and water temperatures increase. Precipitation data for the 2006-2008 recreational/growing seasons is offered below for some selected areas. Precipitation is shown in inches.

*Rainfall data as of 8/27/08.
To view your county’s current drought status, please visit these websites:
For New Jersey click here
For New York click here
For Pennsylvania click here

(Source of data: Office of NJ State Climatologist Rutgers University and The Weather Channel Interactive Inc.)

May 2008: Water Quality Charts on the Web – A quick assessment of your lake’s health can be determined by monitoring two things: water clarity and dissolved oxygen. We have posted on our website graphs charting these two key parameters measured at 100 of our lakes during the 2007 growing season. These charts and valuable information on how to interpret water clarity and dissolved oxygen results can be found under the Water Quality Assessment & Monitoring section of our website.

March 2008: Allied Biological awarded 250+ acre Renovate OTF application in New York - Allied Biological was recently awarded a bid by Schuyler County to eradicate the invasive plant Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) in 639-acre Lamoka and 813-acre Waneta Lake using Renovate 3 and Renovate OTF. These lakes, located within the Finger Lakes region of New York west of Watkins Glen, will be the first ever to receive applications of Renovate OTF in the state. Renovate has a proven track record of controlling watermilfoil in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and other states throughout the country. Excited about the opportunity to provide a new technology management alternative for this ever-growing problem in New York, Allied is slated to begin work in late April or early May 2008.

February, 2008: Allied Biological to exhibit at Regional Shows – Allied Biological will be exhibiting at two regional shows this Spring. Allied will be at booth #724 at The World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition at Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY from Feb. 28- March 2, 2008. Later in March, Allied will exhibit at the Syracuse Home and Garden Show in Syracuse, NY. Both exhibits will feature mapping services and the Cabela’s Lake Mapping Program, and mapping discounts will be available.

January, 2008: New Office Opens in Milford, New York – We are happy to announce that Allied Biological has put down roots in upstate New York. In order to better serve our New York customers, Allied Biological has opened a satellite office in Milford, New York, just south of Cooperstown. Field services for NYS DEC regions 4-8 will be run out of this location. Most of Allied Biological’s services will be available through this office, including water quality assessment, aquatic herbicide application, hydro-raking, Fisheries assessment and stocking, aquatic plant mapping and Cabela’s Lake Mapping Services. The office will be run by Steve Wilson, an Aquatic Biologist with a degree in Fisheries Science from Tennessee Technological University. Steve can be emailed directly at steve@alliedbiological.com.

January, 2008: Sullivan passes President’s gavel – At the January, 2008 Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society conference in Mount Snow, VT., ABI President Glenn Sullivan passed on his NEAPMS Presidential role to ACT’s Marc Bellaud. Glenn will continue to be an active Board member as Current Past President and Chair of Local Arrangements, as well as a member of the Liason and Membership Commmittees.

November, 2007: New Jersey’s Highlands Council Addresses Lakes – The Highlands Council has prepared a draft RMP Program: Lake Management Area. This document focuses on shoreline protections for lakes in the Highlands area. The November 7, 2007 version can be viewed by clicking here.

October, 2007: Allied Biological partners with Cabelas Lake Mapping Program – Allied Biological has joined the Cabela’s Trophy Properties team as a Lake Mapping Partner. Allied’s exclusive territory covers northern New Jersey and all of Eastern and Central New York. Using Cabela’s technology, Allied Biological can now produce extremely accurate lake bottom contour maps at an affordable price.

June 2007 : Glenmere Lake and the Northern Cricket Frog
Glenmere Lake, which supplies water to the Village of Florida (NY), suffers from eutrophication and the infestation of the invasive weed Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum). The lake also serves as recreation for Florida and two neighboring towns. Eurasian watermilfoil impedes recreation in the lake and presents a long-term risk to water quality and capacity. In 2007, Allied Biological was tasked with assessing the various plant management options for the lake, which is also reported to support a population of the Northern Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans), a rare species in New York. As part of the assessment Allied Biological surveyed the lake to determine if the Northern Cricket Frog was still present since it was last documented in the lake in 1993.

By conducting an auditory survey in the overnight hours in mid-June , Allied Biological confirmed that the Northern Cricket Frog still inhabited Glenmere Lake, primarily in the southwest and south basins. No frogs were heard in the seven sample points in the main basin of the lake. Their absence in the main basin was expected since this part of the lake supports considerably less emergent aquatic vegetation and Northern Cricket Frogs generally chorus from mats of floating vegetation. The northern Cricket Frog is carnivorous, feeding mainly on terrestrial insects.

The next task facing the Village of Florida and the NYSDEC is to determine how to protect the frog, the native plant community of the lake and the Village’s water supply capability.