Lake life

Chemicals and waste products flowing into our lake have a direct impact on its overall health. Fertilizers, pesticides, and household and automotive solvents all have an impact. Here’s what you can do to help.

When the lake freezes, it can be a great time for skating, sledding, ice-fishing, or a community bonfire. But a frozen lake is also a risky lake. Here’s what to know before venturing onto the ice, and how to use the rescue ladders if someone needs help.

Lake Lucille is at its best when everyone does their part to take care of the grounds and be respectful of others. Here are some community rules and neighborly tips to keep in mind.

To avoid accidental damage to gas and water pipes when digging, always call 811—New York’s UDig safe digging program—to have the pipes marked before you begin.

So far, Lake Lucille has avoided a large infestation of invasive aquatic plants. But other lakes and rivers in the Lower Hudson Valley are having major problems. Here’s how you can help ensure they don’t take over our lake.

Here’s Clarkstown’s emergency plan in case of catastrophic flooding and/or failure of our dam. It was last updated in 2005 and is worth reading.