SDRA BOARD MEETING
March 31, 2025
Google Meet

AGENDA
Call to Order

REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer

OLD BUSINESS
Membership
Fundraiser
Herbicides
Gatehouse
NEW BUSINESS
Board and Member Concerns
Adjournment

All are welcome, please email Deb @ debsilva7771@gmail.com

JANUARY 27 2025
GOOGLE MEET
6:30 PM
AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER
REPORTS OF OFFICERS

PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER
SECRETARY

OLD BUSINESS
WATERSHED WATCH UPDATE
RAIN GARDEN UPDATE
MEMBERSHIP DUES UPDATE
DRAWDOWN UPDATE
LITTER
INKIND REPORT

NEW BUSINESS
FUND RAISER PLANNING
GATE HOUSE

BOARD AND MEMBER CONCERNS

ADJOURNMENT

Hello everyone and Happy New Year ! SDRA is going before the Town Council regarding the litter issue on the dam and at the transfer station . Along with the problem of uncovered trucks  and trailers the land around the transfer station is covered with litter which blows into our lake . We will present our data showing what we have done to keep the dam clean and ask that they do their part .Judy ,Cleo and I will be there and I ‘m requesting  that more people attend  so that we have a strong presence .

 Meeting is this Thursday January 16 at 7:30 .                     

                                  Thank you

                                   Deborah Silva

SDRA BOARD MEETING
AGENDA NOVEMBER 25 2024
6:30 GOOGLE MEET

CALL TO ORDER

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER

OLD BUSINESS
WATERSHED WATCH UPDATE
MEMBERSHIP DUES UPDATE
DRAWDOWN UPDATE
LITTER

NEW BUSINESS

BOARD AND MEMBER CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Keech Pond in Glocester

Published on Friday, September 20, 2024

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Keech Pond in Glocester due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. Toxins and/or high cell counts have been detected by the RIDOH State Health Laboratory from water samples collected by the DEM. 

Use caution in all areas of Keech Pond. Cyanobacteria can sink or float to control their location in the water column. Other factors such as, wind, rain and wakes from recreational activities can affect the location of a bloom. All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking, should be avoided. People should not ingest water or eat fish from the ponds. Pets can also be affected by exposure to the algal toxins and thus owners should not allow pets to drink or swim in the water. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.    

Skin contact with water containing blue-green algae commonly causes irritation of the skin, nose, eyes, and/or throat. Common health effects associated with ingesting water containing algal toxins include stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. Rarer health effects include dizziness, headache, fever, liver damage, and nervous system damage. Young children and pets are at a particular risk for health effects associated with algal toxins. People who have had contact with these ponds and experience those symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.   

If you come into contact with the water, rinse your skin with clean water as soon as possible and, when you get home, take a shower and wash your clothes. Similarly, if your pet comes into contact with the water, immediately wash your pet with clean water. Do not let the animal lick algae off its fur. Call a veterinarian if your animal shows any symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning, including loss of energy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, or any unexplained sickness that occurs within a day or so after being in contact with water. People are cautioned that toxins may persist in the water after the blue-green algae bloom is no longer visible.    

It is possible that blue-green algae blooms may be affecting other waterbodies in Rhode Island. People are advised to avoid contact with waterbodies that exhibit bright green coloration in the water or at the water surface and/or dense floating algal mats that form on the water’s surface. The water may look like green paint, thick pea soup, or green cottage cheese.   

To report suspected blue-green algae blooms, contact DEM’s Office of Water Resources at 222-4700 or DEM.OWRCyano@dem.ri.gov and if possible, send a photograph of the reported algae bloom. For more information and current advisories, consult RIDEM’s website: www.dem.ri.gov/bluegreen.  Online Service CenterFind online records and permits, pay service fees, and more.DEM Data & MapsView data visualizations and explore interactive maps.Stay InformedFollow us on social media!  

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Greetings everyone ! Lake lowering will commence October 1 st , please remove your boats in a timely manner. 

We need volunteers to help to remove Cat Nine tails as they are multiplying rapidly. They need to be cut 2-3 inches below the water line. Cleo and I have been using a serrated bread knife which works well. Bring something to put the cuttings in to remove from the lake. 

There is a large patch at the southern end of the lake before Keech Dam. If you notice them anywhere along the shoreline please cut them down. All greens need to be cut, and be careful not to disperse the brown seedheads. 

                                            Thank you

                                             Deb Silva

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!!

Please pick a 2 week block and let Judy know @ 486-8414

WHATS AVAILABLE IN TWO WEEK BLOCKS:

DECEMBER 1-15

DECEMBER 16-31

JANUARY 1-15

JANUARY 16-31

APRIL 16-30

MAY 1-15

JUNE 1-15

THANKS FOR HELPING TO KEEP YOUR LAKE CLEAN!!!!!!!

SDRA BOARD MEETING
August 26, 2024
Google Meet
6:30

AGENDA

Call to Order

REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer
OLD BUSINESS
● Watershed Watch Update
● Rain Garden
● Grant Update
● Controlling the Spread of Cat Nine Tails
● Membership Letter Update

NEW BUSINESS
● Weed Sign at Boat Ramp

Board Member Concerns

Adjournment

Open to all members, please let Deb know @debsilva7771@gmail.com

                                                          SDRA BOARD Meeting

                                                         July 29 2024  via Google Meet

6:30pm

              

               AGENDA  

Call to Order 

REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS 

     President   

Vice-president 

Secretary (see minutes of  June  meeting, attached)

Treasurer 

OLD BUSINESS

     Water Quality:

• Watershed Watch Update 
• Rain Garden 
• Grant Application Status    
• Membership: Status, followup & responsibilities

     Updates:

• Annual meeting debriefing
• Crystal Lake Fundraiser

NEW BUSINESS

•     Review Comprehensive Chart  to clarify roles & responsibilities
•     Review Policies
•     Schedule of upcoming Board meetings 

Board or Member Concerns

Adjournment

Celebrate Sand Dam Day!

Saturday July 20, 2024

9:00 – 12:00

Hosted by the Hawkes Family

48 Angel Road

Breakfast will be provided but please feel free to bring a dish to share or a dessert