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The two dozen brightly decorated boats progressed from Brookwood Point to Lakefront Park in the traditional event to celebrate and protect the region’s greatest natural asset. This year, OLA and the community also honored OLA Vice President Scottie Baker, a beloved leader who passed away in April.…
Lake users should use caution and check the water conditions prior to use, as bloom conditions are known to change quickly. Keep watch along the shoreline and at the surface in protected areas (boat slips, small coves, etc.). Avoid discolored or cloudy water, green streaks, foamy accumulations, etc., as these areas may contain cyanobacteria and the associated toxins.…
PARADE—3 p.m. “Annual Decorated Boat Parade” All boats welcome, decorated, undecorated, powered unpowered, etc. This year’s theme is “Let’s Celebrate Scottie Baker.” Forms off 3-Mile Point and proceeds along the west side of the lake to the waters off Lake Front Park, Cooperstown. Visit https://otsegolakeassociation.org/…
The exhibition, in its first appearance before it begins some wide traveling, and to Denmark as well, is outstanding, both in its inside gallery, which is a traditional exhibition space, and in its outside space, not so traditional, overlooking beautiful Otsego Lake and far-off surrounding hillsides.…
This event, to be held at the Brookwood Point Conservation Area, will feature guided paddles, music by the Woodshop Project, information on Otsego Lake and recreation, lawn games, a garden tour, and more.…
BFS scientists determined that the yellow-green patches are harmless accumulations of pine pollen rather than the dangerous harmful algal blooms that have struck the lake in recent years.…
“We are excited to offer tour options that explore diverse histories, provide unique tasting experiences, and grant exclusive access to often unseen areas within the mansion and its fascinating collection,” said Hyde Hall Programs Manager John Aborn.…
The grant will be used to develop a new walking trail and paddling launch on the north side of the Brookwood Point Conservation Area.…
In our lakes and streams, the white suckers have begun their annual spring run. The first fish to run each year, and the most numerous, these bottom-feeding fish have fleshy lips at the underside of their heads that scoop up algae, small invertebrates, and plants from the bottom of lakes and rivers.…
SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station Research Support Specialist Holly Waterfield said 2024 is the first year there has been open water on the lake for the majority of the time. “We haven’t seen this before,” Waterfield said.…