Sand Dam Reservoir Association
The Official Web Page Of The SDRA, Chepachet, RI
SAVE THE DATE. MAY 2,2026 FOR OUR FUNDRAISER!
SDRA BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 2025
6:30 VIA GOOGLE MEET
CALL TO ORDER
REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
OLD BUSINESS
DRAWDOWN UPDATE
CYANOBACTERIA
LITTER UPDATE
INVESTMENTS
MEMBERSHIP
WATERVIEW ACRES
NEW BUSINESS
BOARD / MEMBER CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT
VIA GOOGLE MEET 6:30
ALL INVITED EMAIL DEB @ debsilva7771@gmail.com
SDRA BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 27 2025
630 VIA GOOGLE MEET
CALL TO ORDER
REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
OLD BUSINESS
GATEHOUSE UPDATE
BOAT GREETER
CYANOBACTERIA
LITTER UPDATE
INVESTMENT POSSIBILITIES
MEMBERSHIP
WATERVIEW ACRES ACCESS
NEW BUSINESS
BOARD / MEMBER CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING 11/24/25
SDRA BOARD MEETING
September 29 2025
630 PM VIA GOOGLE MEET
CALL TO ORDER
REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
OLD BUSINESS
GATEHOUSE UPDATE
WATERSHED WATCH
BOATGREETER PROGRAM
CYANOBACTERIA UPDATE
DRAWDOWN INFORMATION
LITTER UPDATE
NEW BUSINESS
REVIEW OF 7B OF BYLAWS
APPOINT NEW DIRECTOR
INVESTMENT POSSIBILITIES
BOARD AND MEMBER CONCERNS
NEXT MEETING MONDAY 10-27-2025
Good evening . DEM test results came in today and we tested negative for cyanobacteria . We have to have 1 more negative test in a week for the ban to be lifted .The bad news is the state lab is moving and will not be processing any samples for a few weeks . I am going to see if I can take some samples to a private lab for testing . I spoke to DEM about this and hopefully it can be worked out . So the ban is still in effect for now .The lowering of the lake will commence on Columbus Day weekend so haul your boats out before then . We are already down 12″.
Best,
Deb Silva
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Several Bodies of Water
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend avoiding contact with the following bodies of water due to confirmed cyanobacteria blooms:
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are naturally present in bodies of water, but under certain environmental conditions will form harmful algae blooms (HABs). Swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking, is high risk to health and should be avoided at these locations. HABs can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals.
Use caution in all of these areas, as HABs can move locations in ponds and lakes. People should not drink untreated water or eat fish from affected waterbodies. Pet owners should not allow pets to drink or swim in this water.
Contact with water containing cyanobacteria can irritate the skin, nose, eyes, and throat. Symptoms from ingestion of water can include stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. Less common symptoms can include dizziness, headache, fever, liver damage, and nervous system damage. Young children and pets are at higher risk for health effects associated with cyanobacteria HABs because they are more likely to ingest water when they are in or around bodies of water. People who have had contact with these ponds and experience those symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.
If you or your pet come into contact with a cyanobacteria HAB:
Affected waters might look bright to dark green, with thick algae floating on the surface. It may resemble green paint, pea soup, or green cottage cheese. If you see water like this, people and pets should avoid contact with the water.
To report suspected cyanobacteria blooms, contact DEM’s Office of Water Resources at 401-222-4700 Press 6 or DEM.OWRCyano@dem.ri.gov and if possible, send a photograph of the reported algae bloom. For more information and the Freshwater Cyanobacteria Tracker Dashboard that lists current advisories and data, visit: www.dem.ri.gov/bluegreen
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Boat greeters are an imprtant link in our lake to catch soething that could otherwise harm us or the lake..Please think about this or perhaps a younger family member.
Thank you!
SDRA meeting tonight! 6:30! Please email deb and shell send you a link @. debsilva7771@gmail.com
Please email debsilva7771@gmail.com for the link
SDRA BOARD MEETING
August 25, 2025
6:30 PM VIA GOOGLE MEET
CALL TO ORDER
REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
OLD BUSINESS
GATEHOUSE UPDATE
BYLAWS CHANGE APPROVED
BOAT GREETER PROGRAM
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINT NEW DIRECTOR
INVESTMENT POSSIBILITIES
BOARD AND MEMBER CONCERNS
ADJOURNMEN
NEXT MEETING MONDAY SEPT 29THT
Please join us for
SAND DAM DAY!
Sunday, August 10th; 9
AM – Noon
Home Kaylyn & Padraic Keans, 56
Angell Rd., Chepachet
Please bring a dish to
share.
Sand Dam Day is a great time to come together to share our beautiful lake.
Join us under our tent, rain or shine, and come by boat or car.
Dear SDRA Members, Two important events are coming up, so please mark your calendars for Sunday morning, August 10th!
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Sunday, August 10th at 10 am: This very brief meeting will be held at the Sand Dam Day event. The sole agenda item is a proposed amendment to the By-laws.
Recommendation: That a landowner with a “deeded right of way to use the reservoir” will be eligible for full membership. A very important aspect of this proposed change is that it requires DEEDED access, not access through an easement. Nor would it enable the proposed 14 homes to be built at Waterview Acres to be eligible as individuals for full membership. Cited below is how the proposed language would be included in amended by-laws.The language in blue shows the proposed change.
Section 1. Eligibility for Full Membership
Landowner Regular Membership: Any landowner with property adjacent to the Sand Dam Reservoir, or landowner with a deeded right of way to use the Reservoir, is eligible to join the Association and become a voting member of the Association. A member of the SDRA shall be the recorded landowner(s) of property abutting the Reservoir or landowner with a deeded right of way and must pay annual dues for such membership.
Note: if you are unable to attend the meeting, you may vote by proxy as follows: To exercise this privilege, a signed proxy shall be filed at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting with the Secretary of the Association, Meg Fournier (connorsmeg@yahoo.com).The proxy shall be given to a voting member.
SAND DAM DAY – A VERY SPECIAL CELEBRATION OF OUR LAKE
Join us for our annual
SAND DAM DAY!
Sunday, August 10th 9 AM – noon
At the home of
Kaylyn & Padraic Keane
56 Angell Rd., Chepachet
PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE!
Sand Dam Day is a great day to come together to share friendship & our beautiful lake!
Sand Dam Reservoir Association 
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