Corps works to resolve Tionesta property issues By Jason Cole, Tionesta Lake
In addition, plans to resolve other encroachments such as horse crossings and illegal strucEmployees from Tionesta Lake, the Northern Area tures on government land were discussed. Office, and the Real Estate The first step towards the Division met at the Tionesta Lake Visitor Center Jan. 17, to resolution of these issues will occur in the coming months by discuss encroachment issues holding a public meeting to acalong Creek Road, Kingsley tively involve all stakeholders. Township. Attending the meeting was The meeting’s focus was Shekinah Bailey, Maria Migto devise a plan to resolve none, Greg Japalucci, Jeff Horall of the existing driveway encroachments in the targeted neman, Evan Skornick, and the Tionesta Lake Ranger Staff. areas.
Aerial map of Tionesta Lake.
Eagles spotted at Youghiogheny Lake Story and photo by Vince Klinkner, Youghiogheny Lake
An Eagle was spotted nesting near the breast of the Youghiogheny Lake Dam.
An active eagle nest is located near the Ranger Office and can be seen from the breast of the dam. Eagles have been spotted near the dam very often over the past couple of months, and now it is clear as to why. The nest was spotted last week and curiosity continually grew. No eggs could be observed, but they are believed to be in the nest. Bald eagles lay their eggs in the months of March and April in this part of the country. Eagles can lay one to three eggs at a time-but three eggs are rare. The eggs will incubate for 35 days, and the eaglets will be able to take their first flight at around 10 weeks of age. We hope to have some new eagles flying around the area this summer.
Loyalhanna assists with Water Trail & Guide
Story and photo by Tom McAfoose, Loyalhanna Lake On Oct. 4, Loyalhanna Lake Resource Manager Paul Toman and Conemaugh Park Ranger Mark Keppler attended the Public Input Session for the Loyalhanna Water Trail & Guide held at the City Council Chambers in Latrobe, Pa. This publication is being developed by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council as a project of the Highlands Conservation Landscape Initiative in partnership with the Loyalhanna Watershed Association. Loyalhanna Lake, along with other partnering agencies and organizations, contributed to this initiative.
Paul Toman, Resource Manager at Loyalhanna Lake, talks during the meeting to discuss the Loyalhanna Water Trail & Guide
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