LAKE CONSERVATION
Lake Muskoday is a pristine man-made lake of 48 acres with 35.5 acres owned by the LMHA. Though it is not the largest or deepest lake in Sullivan County, it is one of the most loved by the generations of people who have experienced it. Lake Muskoday does not harbor any aquatic invasive species, and its residents work hard to prevent the introduction of invasive species into the lake. Combustion boat motors are prohibited.
As a shallow lake, with the deepest areas only ~8 feet, sunlight penetrates to the dirt bottom. This helps to create and support a diverse and abundant ecosystem which the lake’s residents are passionate about preserving. The LMHA owns approximately 200 acres surrounding the lake, protecting some of the watershed for the lake.
The LMHA Lake Conservation Committee's mission is to protect Lake Muskoday by maintaining a balanced, pristine ecosystem for this and future generations through science, education, community involvement, and monitoring. Here you will find information from the committee to help us live in harmony with all the residents of Lake Muskoday; human and non-human. You will also find actions and resources for residents to help us preserve the lake for future generations.
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LMHA Info Sheets
These handy one-page sheets keeps us safe on Lake Muskoday while we live in harmony with the non-human residents of our lake.
Processes for Docks and changes to the shoreline/lakebed
Recent Lake Ecology Reports
How to keep Lake Muskoday pristine and healthy
- How to prevent invasive species in Lake Muskoday
- How to keep Lake Muskoday healthy and beautiful
- How to disinfect a boat in under 10 minutes
- Septic System Tips
- The importance of a riparian buffer on a lake: Riparian Buffer Basics - Pike County Conservation District
- DEC guide to creating and maintaining a riparian buffer zone: Riparian Buffers - NYSDEC
- A list of plants for a riparian buffer in the Catskills: Riparian Buffers - Catskill Streams
Managing abundance of lilies, weeds and invasive species
Guides to identify aquatic and wetland plant species around Lake Muskoday
Lake Conservation Committee Contacts:
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Lake Conservation Chair
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Lake Ecologist
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Boat inspection and Disinfection
Carol Sommerfield (1-914-419-7144)
Cindy Astor (1-607-206-9709)
New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) contacts:
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NYSDEC Region 3
21 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-3000
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Additional DEC Contact information
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The LMHA is a member of New York Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA)
a valued resource for lake associations: NYSFOLA – New York State Federation of Lake Associations