Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission (SBSC), August 22, 2024, Hybrid Meeting

1. Zebra Mussels continue to invade Berkshire lakes — recently found in Onota Lake and anticipated soon in Pontoosuc Lake. The Harbor Master said Stockbridge may be doing all it can and will continue to monitor.

2. A proposed kayak rack near the outlet off Lake Drive includes a five-foot path which is wide enough to accommodate a boat and is therefore perhaps not advisable.

Editor's note: Zebra Mussels are not indigenous and can get into our lakes by being transferred from the bottom of boats that were on contaminated lakes. Limiting places where boats can launch and offering washing stations at those launch sites helps.

Photo: Jan Wojcik