Three Lakes Council annual newsletters are sent to most residents in our watershed. They are packed with stewardship information and data about our lakes and watershed. We also celebrate some of our volunteers and donors. The special topics reflect the concerns in our watershed and show where the attention has changed over time.
Current and historical newsletters are linked below. Typically, each newsletter has a president’s letter and articles on being a good lake neighbor, membership, financial status, and fishing. Some of the stand-out topics in each year’s newsletter are listed under the year of the newsletter. Click on the year to see that year’s newsletter.
2026
- Oscaleta culvert in photos
- Septic project update
- HABs identification
- Thanks to Paul!
- Survey results
2024
- State of the Lakes
- Sewer Plan Update
- Thanks to our Volunteers
- Aquatic Plant Trends
2023
- Inside Poop on Septic Systems
- Sewer Plan Proposal
- Visual ID of Algal Blooms
2022
- Impaired Water Listing
- Septic Study Lessons
- State of the Lakes
2021
- Lake Guidelines
- Waccabuc Septic Study
- Stormwater actions on Tarry-a-bit
- Boat Sticker information
2020
- Lake Guidelines
- Spatterdock surprises
- State of the Lakes and HABs
- Virtual Annual Meeting
2019
- Vernal Pool Report
- Lake Guidelines
- By-Laws Vote
- Harmful Algal Blooms
2018
- Harmful Algal Blooms
- Long Pond Preserve
- Lake Guidelines
- Get Pumped! Septic, that is
2017
- Lake Guidelines
- Long Pond Preserve Activities
- Boat Stickers Initiative
- Survey Results
2016
- Long Pond Preserve
- Water quality report
- Vernal pool walk
- Help wanted
2015
- Water Quality Report
- Beaver Update
- Vernal Pool Walk
- Fishing Report
2014
- State of the Lakes
- Pump your Septic!
- Beaver Update
- Oscaleta Road Development Report
2013
- Water Quality Report
- Long Pond Preserve
- We remember….
- 50 ways to love your lakes!
2012
- Invasive species
- Beavers on the lakes
- Algal blooms
- Fishing Report
2011
- 3LC Mission and Activities
- BEEP Update
- State of the Lakes
- Regulatory Update
2010
- Celebrating Forty Years
- CSLAP & BEEP
- Goop and Zoop
- Aerator History
2009
- BEEP – Brazilian Elodea Eradication Project
- CSLAP, State of the Lakes
- Fertilizers, Septic Systems
- Bryozoa
2008
- State of the Lakes
- CSLAP Water Sampling
- Weevils, Turtles, and Geese
- Watershed Replanting
2007
- Lake Management Plans
- Invasive Species Update
- The Poop on Poop
- Survey Results
2006
- Homeowner Best Practices
- Invasive Plants
- Aquatic Weed and Algae Control
- Phosphorus Abatement Options
- Animal Waste
2005
- News on Organization Overhaul
- Three Lakes Preservation
- Report on Septic Technologies
- Homeowner Best Practices
- Why No Aerators
2004
- Phosphorus
- Cedar Eden Summary
- Invasive Aquatics
- Household Hints
- Deer, Oh Dear!
2003
- Three Lakes Preservation Plan Launched
- The Argument for Open Space
- Septic System Tutorial
2002
- Aerators are Alive!
- Love Your Lawn.. and Your Lake!
- Beware the Zebra Mussel
- Lake Front Construction
2001
- Canada Geese
- Weeding out the Weeds
- Enforcing Local Lake Ordinances
- Invasive Species on the Lake
- All about our Aerators
2000
- Grass Carp
- Reel Alternative
- Insect Friends
- Zebra Mussels
- Treating Hemlocks
1999
- Storm Drains & Road Salt
- Bioinvasion of Aliens
- Suburban Sprawl
- Clean Water Preservation Efforts