2010 Black Lake Association Contest

The Black Lake Association has launched a 2010 Membership Drive to recruit new members to support and become involved in the activities of the Association. Anyone who has an interest in Black Lake, regardless of whether you are a property owner or not, is eligible for Association membership.

Any member who recruits a new member is eligible for a prize. This includes new members who turn around and recruit others.

First Prize of a Mainstream-Sound 9-foot Kayak will be awarded to the member who recruits the most new members by the end of the contest. This prize was donated by Harriet Bartlett, former President of the Black Lake Association and current Board Member.

Other Prizes will be donated by area businesses. As an example, Bob Jennejohn has donated a really nice wooden map of Black Lake and its islands. Other Prizes will be donated by area businesses. As an example, Bob Jennejohn has donated a really nice wooden map of Black Lake and its islands. Check out our Black Lake Forum Post as the list of prizes will be updated as prizes are secured.

Anyone who recruits "at least one new member" will be eligible for a drawing for these prizes. Your name will be entered in the drawing each time you recruit a new member. The more new members you recruit, the more times your name goes into the drawing.

The contest runs through Labor Day - September 6, 2010.

See the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION on this website. Make sure you include the name of the member who recruited you, as this enters them in the contest. If you want to be eligible for the prizes yourself, you must first become a member … and then recruit at least one new member by the end of the contest.

Association officers and board members are not eligible to win.

BLACK LAKE, N.Y.

"Nature's Fish Hatchery"

St. Lawrence County's largest lake.

Location; Upstate New York in the Towns of
Hammond, Morristown, and Oswegatchie
Length; 21 Miles
Width; 4 miles at it's widest point
Acres; 11,000 +
Average Depth; 10 feet
Fish Species; Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye Pike, Crappie, Perch, Sunfish, Muskie, Bullhead, Bluegill, Catfish, Bowfin.

Black Lake Association Mission Statement
The mission of the Black Lake Association is to Preserve, Protect and Enhance the Black Lake ecosystem.

To promote conservation & a healthy ecosystem & to enhance recreation in the Black Lake watershed through education, communication and advocacy.

To promote actions that the membership considers important to the Black Lake environment.

To provide a conduit for concerns and action in fostering & promoting the interests of the Black Lake Association.

Black Lake Association Projects
Over the years the Black Lake Association has been involved in the following projects:

Water quality monitoring & management

Invasive species identification & eradication

Watershed protection signage

Route 58 causeway improvement

Walleye restoration

Septic system testing

Power boat safety

Fish Creek walleye breeding area restoration

Collaborative Relationships
The Association works with other common-interest organizations:

Black Lake Chamber of Commerce

Black Lake Fish & Game Association, Inc.

Invasive Weed Committee

New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA)

Other Indian River Chain Lakes

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)

Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program
(C.S.L.A.P.)

This is a volunteer lake monitoring program run by the NYSDEC and NYSFOLA. Initiated in 1985, it was modeled after successful volunteer programs in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota & Vermont. Our Association has participated since 1988.

Our volunteers collect water samples & data. These samples are sent to a state-certified laboratory for analysis. The lab sends results & other lake measurements to NYSFOLA & NYSDEC.

We receive an annual report with the year's sampling results. Stored results enable comparison of historical & current data, thus allowing changes & trends in water quality to be observed & predicted for Black Lake. Ultimately C. S. L. A. P. participation provides us with a basis for understanding changes in Black Lake.

Indian Watershed
USGS Cataloging Unit: 04150303

Lakes, Rivers and Streams in this Watershed:
(provided by EPA's first River Reach File)

Black Creek
Black Lake
Bonaparte Creek
Butterfield Lake
Fish Creek

Indian Lake
Indian River
Jewett Creek
Lake Bonaparte
Oswegatchie River
Otter Creek

"Black Lake Currents"

Twice a year the associations newsletter, "Black Lake Currents", is mailed to all members. The newsletter provides information relative to activities and concerns of the Black Lake Associaton.

Black Lake Association Membership

Voting is open to all dues paying members of the Black Lake Association.

Click below for

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Black Lake Association History

The Black Lake Association was founded in 1982 through the efforts of Marge Schaefer and a group of Black Lake property owners. It was created to champion environmental and preservation issues, and continues to address the challenging problems that adversely impact the Black Lake watershed.

BLACK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC
2996 County Route 6
Hammond, NY 13646
315-375-6631
Annual Meeting
The First Saturday following the 4th of July, 7:00 P.M

Annual Meeting

The general meeting of the members is held annually on the first Saturday after the 4th of July. We meet at 7:00 P.M. The location is announced in the Spring Edition of Black Lake Currents.

The Black Lake Association is a member of

New York State Federation of Lake Associations