Aquatic Invasives on Eagle Lake
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DEC Recognizes ELPOI Efforts
When the Department of Environmental Conservation (ENCON) needed an example of how to successfully apply for lake management funding, they turned to ELPOI. Our completed grant application will now serve as a model to help other lake associations navigate the complex process.
Securing the grant that helped fund our milfoil treatment was no small feat. The first step was getting registered with the state, which required ELPOI to develop and adopt new policies on conflicts of interest, whistleblower protection, and ethics. We also established a formal system of internal controls and provided background information on all board members. In addition, we registered with the Charities Bureau so that donations to ELPOI would be tax-deductible.
Only after completing all these requirements could we begin the actual grant application process. Susan Clark took the lead and completed the application with only minimal input from the rest of the board. For a small lake association learning as we went, this complex process felt daunting — but was ultimately rewarding.
The Milfoil Project: A Success Story and a Call to Action
September 7, 2025
This summer, the Milfoil Project made significant strides in protecting Eagle Lake. Our research team completed surveys at 123 Lake Tracker points through the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, continuing the annual effort to monitor changes in aquatic vegetation at these gps points. Thanks to the hard work of Susan Clark, Kim Clifton, Deanna DiPofi, and Bill Zito, we now have another year of valuable data to guide our efforts.
In addition, Glenn Sullivan and the Ready-Scout team conducted a comprehensive plant survey to evaluate the results of this year’s treatment and help us plan for what comes next.The results are exciting: the Northeast Basin of the lake is now free of milfoil. This is a tremendous achievement, proving that our strategy is working. Grant research continues, but the surveys confirm what we’ve all hoped for — we can restore Eagle Lake.
Our Capital Campaign has also been a success. With an average gift of about $1,000, we’ve raised significant funds which allowed treatment of the Northeast basin this year. The campaign is ongoing to raise funds to treat the Southwest Basin next year. Since the June treatment alone, an additional $9,000 has been contributed. But we aren’t done yet. To fully protect the lake, we must prevent milfoil from spreading back across the causeway.
This is where you come in.
If you haven’t contributed yet, now is the time.
If you’ve already given, please consider an additional donation to help us finish the job.
Please send contributions to:
Susan Clark, Treasurer,
2245 Route 74, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Post-Treatment Lake Survey
Success! And a Huge Thank You — Let’s Keep the Momentum Going
August 13, 2025
We are thrilled to share some outstanding news — the ProcellaCOR EC treatment conducted on Eagle Lake on June 26 was a complete success! On August 5, our post-treatment survey team — including Glenn Sullivan from Ready-Scout LLC, Aaron Ziemann from the Adirondack Park Agency, Cole Hickland, and Susan Clark — found zero live milfoil in the treated areas and much of the north side of the lake. ZERO. While we treated three areas, we found no milfoil even in untreated portions of the lake, results were beyond expectations! Even better, native plants are thriving, helping restore a healthy, balanced ecosystem. As part of the survey we tested water clarity— the Secchi disk test went 25 feet down before we ran out of line, leaving even our seasoned partners speechless.
This progress is the direct result of a community effort — your effort. Thanks to the generosity of our members, associate members, and non-member owners, we’ve raised $48,200 through 56 individual contributions, representing 49 lake properties. Contributions ranged from $100 to $5,000, with an average of $984 per property. Many properties saw donations from both their full and associate members, showing just how deeply our lake community cares.
We utilized $30,000 in grant funding, along with remaining past grant funds, to cover the Lake Management Plan and Plant Survey — essential prerequisites for securing the permits for treatment. Your donations allowed us to cover the remaining treatment expenses and retain a balance that will provide matching funds to qualify for future grant opportunities, if available.
But our work is not done.
In 2026, we plan to treat four more beds on the south side of the lake. We ask everyone to help minimize the spread of milfoil by avoiding these areas when traveling under the bridge. And beyond that, we must maintain an ongoing fund to support future treatments and respond swiftly if new invasive threats appear.
Here’s how you can help:
Join or renew your membership with Eagle Lake Property Owners Inc. — $35 for full members and $25 for associate members (who also receive our monthly newsletter).
Contribute to the 2026 Capital Campaign. Every donation helps ensure we can continue this important work.
Capital Campaign Snapshot (as of August 6):
$35,556 raised for 2025 treatment (40 households)
$12,650 raised for 2026 treatment (15 households)
Total contributions: $48,206
ELPOI has 43 full members, 11 associates, and 3 businesses, representing 78 property owners
If you've been on the lake this year, you’ve seen the difference. Please help us keep it that way.
Send checks made out to ELPOI to:
Susan Clark, 2245 NY State Rt 74, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Questions? Contact Susan at 845-389-7222 or sclark8@twc.com
Together, we’ve made Eagle Lake healthier and more beautiful — let’s keep it that way.
Thank you again for your commitment and support!
Three well-known areas relieved of invasive watermilfoil.
By Shaundra Bartlett Yaw
The Sun Community News, July 12, 2025
Click Here to read The Sun Community News
Milfoil Treatment has taken place!
On Thursday, June 26, three major areas of the lake were treated to eradicate milfoil.
1) Sunken island near Charles Island 2) Ti Bay and 3) the causeway
It is safe to swim, canoe or kayak in the lake.
The effects of treatment take 10-14 day
Ready Scout treating Ti Bay
Ready Scout treating Ti Bay
Milfoil observation crew
Milfoil observation crew
Treatment near Charles Island
Treatment near Charles Island
Help Save Our Lake from Eurasian Watermilfoil
Help Save Our Lake from Eurasian Watermilfoil
The overview:
Eagle Lake is under threat from the invasive species Eurasian Watermilfoil. This plant negatively impacts the health of the lake’s ecosystem. Extensive studies have been conducted on ProcellaCOR EC, all of which confirm its safety for swimming, drinking water, and aquatic life. It is also highly selective, leaving native plants mostly unaffected, with the potential exception of water lilies.
The details:
Eurasian Watermilfoil is an invasive aquatic plant that poses a serious threat to the health of Eagle Lake. You have likely seen that it forms dense mats that can degrade water quality, disrupt ecosystems, and hinder recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. Left untreated, milfoil will continue to spread, choking out native plant species and creating long-term ecological and economic consequences. By addressing this issue, we can help preserve Eagle Lake's beauty and biodiversity.
To tackle this problem we will use ProcellaCOR, a modern and highly targeted herbicide. ProcellaCOR has been extensively tested and approved by environmental agencies, including the EPA, for its safety and efficacy. Unlike older treatments, ProcellaCOR specifically targets milfoil while minimizing impacts on native plants and aquatic life. Its advanced formulation breaks down very quickly in the environment, ensuring that the treatment is both effective and safe for humans, animals, and the ecosystem. A safe and effective treatment to address the milfoil in our lake and then dissipate very quickly.
Eagle Lake Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
Eagle Lake Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
Please click the link below to view the
Lake Management Plan.
ELPOI would like to thank Justin and Ezra from Adirondack Research for their hard work and diligence on our lake management plan.
Please consider a tax deductible contribution to fight milfoil by clicking the button below!
Current Project History
Current Project History
2023
Formation of the Invasive Species Committee
Measuring of all milfoil beds in the Lake
2024
Awarded DEC Grant for a Lake Management Plan
Hired Adirondack Research to do Lake Management Plan
ELPOI held three milfoil meetings with education being the focus
Conducted Plant Survey
Hired Glenn Sullivan from Ready-Scout to complete DEC and APA permits
Fundraised and established financial accounts
Joined the Lake Management Program from APIPP, establishing scientific plant knowledge of our lake
2025
Applied for permits through DEC and APA to apply herbicide to Eagle Lake
DEC and APA applications approved
Fundraising, education, and evaluations to follow
Treatment took place on June 26, 2025!
ELPOI Members have supported numerous efforts for decades including hand harvesting and matting.
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