Update February 13, 2025 - The DEC has not communicated any new information to the community. They continue to maintain the siphons and lower volume in the Upper Lake.
March 2024 - The DEC continues to communicate that they haven't made a decision about the dam, but they continue to reduce the level of the upper lake. We'll let you know when we get any new information.
Status of the DEC's proposed plans for the Upper Lake/Blackberry Lake Dam (the draft plan is linked below, starts on p. 83): The public comment period has closed.
We appreciate all community members who have written letters, emails, and especially those who attended the DEC meeting and spoke on behalf of the health, and safety of our local environment, wildlife, lakes, and community on November 16 and November 22!
The Board of Trustees sent the following to the DEC on behalf of the community: