These small surface blooms were associated with other lake debris (bits of plants, foam, etc.), officials said, and were short-lived and therefore not photographed for reporting to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.…
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Gotwald, a 31-year-old Cooperstown native who splits her time between here and Montana, was “having a nice cruise” over the middle of the lake when she saw the sailboat “capsize really hard” about a mile away. The only other boat as far as Gotwald could see was the Glimmerglass Queen, too far away to render immediate assistance.…
While many comments and concerns were voiced about the Manocherian subdivision proposal, which would create 111 buildable lots ranging in size from 4.2 acres to 60 acres, there was a broader discussion about what community members envision for the future of the area.…
It’s not enough just to say “not in my back yard.” It is critical that we voice what we do want to see in our communities. Here at Otsego 2000, we strongly support housing projects that increase the number of year-round small- and mid-sized apartments, homes, and townhouses that would serve low- to middle-income individuals and families, young people, and retirees.…
Anyone who’s followed the steady progress of restorations at Hyde Hall—the National Historic Landmark in Cooperstown renowned for its neoclassical architecture and scenic views of Otsego Lake—can testify to the fact that this is a museum and cultural site that has truly reinvented itself.…
The “Reflections” photo contest serves as a visual metaphor, inviting photographers to capture the pristine beauty of Otsego Lake, document ongoing conservation efforts and portray the cherished intergenerational bond with this significant body of water.…
Much of what has been accomplished to date has been “below the surface,” but we are now entering the public outreach phase and encourage everyone to attend the first public meeting later this summer to learn more about what is being done and, most importantly, what you can do. In the interim, and to that end, we also encourage you to attend the 2nd Annual BFS Open House at 4 p.m. on July 31, join the Otsego Lake Association, and…
“The one constant throughout our village’s history is the lake and its use by Indigenous people as well as early immigrant settlers,” Tillapaugh said. “For me, Celeste’s design pays tribute to the natural beauty of our region—beautiful Glimmerglass, reflecting the wooded slopes surrounding it.”…
When the presence of harmful algae blooms was first detected in Lake Otsego, many of the locals, myself included, did their best impersonations of headless chickens in a one-act play, titled “The Sky Is Falling.” No one seemed to know how to respond. Not so Rhonda and Doug Willies.…
Following in the footsteps of the New York State Canalway Water Trail and the Hudson River Greenway Water Trail, this new route traverses eight counties and covers 190 miles of river from its headwaters in Cooperstown to its final destination in Corning. Self-described as having 43 designated river communities along the way, 50 official access sites, and 11 preformed itineraries to guide travelers, the SBWT is touted as an ideal experience for both novice and masterful river goers.…
