Urgent Long Pond “Last Ditch” Pull – July July 18th

• Target Area: The new growth area due east of the northernmost point of “The Patch” (spreading toward Long Pond Shores Apartments).
• Why it’s urgent: This area must be hand-pulled prior to the drone spraying.
• Logistics: Long Pond Shores has generously granted permission to use their launch. You can also dump harvested water chestnuts there for the Town of Greece (TOG) to pick up.

⚠️ August 1st Deadline: August 1st is the hard drop-off date when nutlets begin to fall from the rosettes, spreading the weed further. This is also the final scheduled Town-organized pull event for Long Pond.

🛸 Drone Spraying Schedule (Long Pond)

Drone spraying is officially scheduled to take place between July 20th and July 30th (specific dates will be announced as they are locked in).

• The Plan: Spraying will take 2–3 days, covering 30 acres west of the Parkway and 7 acres in Long Pond (including The Patch).
• Note: The spraying footprint is locked; the crew cannot spray a larger area than what has been outlined on the project map.

🌊 Safety First: Check for HABs

Before heading out onto the water, please check for HABs (Harmful Algal Blooms).

• Do not enter the water if you spot a suspected bloom in the area. Stay safe while helping protect our ponds!

Thank You!

Your continued support and hands-on help are the only ways we can keep our community waters healthy and navigable. See you out there!