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Goodyear Lake Association, Inc
Celebrating over 100 years
of quality, lakeside living

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Image credit- Canva from Article by Cj McIntyre, found here https://hudsonvalleycountry.com/boating-law-change-in-new-york/


New Boating LAW IS IN EFFECT on our lake!!! 

As of January 1, 2025, regardless of age of operator- As required by Brianna's Law,
ALL motorboat operators must complete a boating safety course and obtain a certificate from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. 

Carry your safety certificate wherever you go or by adding an anchor icon on your driver's license. When an officer stops you on the lake, you will be asked to provide proof of license. You must be 10 years old to take the course, no one under 10 years old is allowed to operate a motorized vehicle (even just steering) of any sort on the New York Waterways, this includes, Jet Ski's, PWC or Personal Watercraft, Air boats, a tiny motor or trolling motor in a canoe or John boat, or electric motors.

For information about boating certificate requirements and boating safety courses, call the OPRHP at (518) 474-0456 or visit the OPRHP boating education page.

Report a Harmful Algae Bloom Here...

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/66337b887ccd465ab7645c0a9c1bc5c0​

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Photo by Brenda Brooks 2023, Lakeshore Drive North

We're Looking for NEW Members & Supporters in 2025!
Become a friend of Goodyear Lake and help us preserve a unique and beautiful lake ecology, a habitat pleasing to both wildlife and people alike, a biosphere filled with eagles in the air, fish in the water, and quiet kayak moments in sheltered coves. If you are a landowner on or around Goodyear Lake and/or have deeded access to the water, you may become a full member with all membership privileges, or you may choose to become a supporter of our efforts. 
 
Your $30 Annual Membership fee goes to fund these projects...
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Adding Additional Dry Fire Hydrants to right of ways
Improvements to rights-of-ways and parkways
Fireworks in August 10th 2024 @ DUSK

Boosting our membership
Highway cleanup twice a year (May and September)
Annual lake-wide garage sale in June 8th 2024 8am to 3pm
End of Season Picnic in September (All Welcome)

​The ecology of the lake and silting problems

* You also  get swimming/fishing access to any Association property for lawful recreational use
* Full voting privileges at all meetings & elections
* A voice that matters with our partners, OCCA, DEC and others
* A community of real neighbors dedicated to the preservation of our unique environment for generations to come.

If You Witness a Violation of Environmental Conservation Law
  • Call 1-844-DEC-ECOS (1-844-332-3267) to report poaching and polluting complaints to a DEC dispatcher. They are open 24/7.
  • Call an ECO in your area using the regional ECO roster.
  • In all cases, you may request to file a complaint anonymously.


Special thanks to Donna Schultes for sending us this incredible photo of The Goodyear Lake Annual Fireworks show put on all via donation by the local community.

GYLA 2024 Fireworks date:
August 10th, 2024 @ Dusk

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LOST AND FOUND!!! 
Please go to the Facebook page to check for timely updates.


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New York State Boating Laws

​All operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age,

will need a boating safety certificate by January 1, 2025.

You must be 14 or older to operate any motorized watercraft
(including Jet-skis, Waverunners and Pontoon Boats).

All persons in a Kayak MUST wear a lifevest at all times.

The NO WAKE ZONE is 100 yards from shore. No Wake means your boat cannot make any waves while you are moving. This rule protects the shore from erosion and docks and others boats from banging around.


Need to take a course or refresh your Boating Knowledge?


https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/boating-safety-class.aspx



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In Memorial-

The Goodyear Lake community lost the following people recently and we wish to express our deep condolences to their friends and family.

Dave Pickup- Past GYLA Director & President and Email/Website Manager

Bruce Schultis- Past GYLA Director, Vice President & President, Memorial in Spring
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Barbara Solovitch - Past GYLA Secretary


Les Grummon
James Norton
Les Downing
Gerald Hill
Donald Harrison
Richard Dow


If you would like to place a name on this list please call Brenda at 607-437-3731


End of 2021 Summer Picnic at Lands End Property.
See pics below...


Roughly 20 people came and went, we got a little rain (no one melted). No body left with an empty tummy. Great burgers and hot dogs, grilled onions, 4 different bean salads, a fresh spinach, raspberry, walnut salad and 2 kinds of coleslaw, fresh veggies and to top it off, 3 kinds of cookies (and more) and a Cherry Dump Cake that was the crowd favorite! Big thanks to our set up crew and our Grill masters!!! We hope to see you next year!

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The GYLA End of Summer picnic was a good time! Great dishes, fun chatter.

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Please email us at [email protected]
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Sunset on June 5, 2020
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Sunset in July, 2021

Need fishing info for our lovely lake? ​https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/84975.html


​A good read!!
Caitlin Stroonsnyder has graduated from the Lake Management Program and has published the Goodyear Lake Management Program.
Her very comprehensive report is available online.
A quick link is below. Click on the button.

GOODYEAR LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Proof that our beautiful lake really IS the gold at the end of the rainbow!!

Advertise with us... it just takes a paid membership.
Email us for more info... [email protected]

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Advertise with us... it just takes a paid membership, email us for more info... [email protected]


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GOODYEAR LAKE!



The Portlandville Launch Site was finalized in 2013. Congrats to all who made this a reality, and thanks to Senator Seward for assisting the grant and to Bruce Shultis for writing the grant application, and to DEC for all its help in moving it forward.

    To report a violation of the no wake zone, DEC's 24 hour # 877-457-7580 or use the form below

Submit



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Our logo was designed by Leah McDonald, who grew up on our lake



www.townofmilfordny.com/comprehensive-plan/
Link to the 
Town of Milford, New York Comprehensive Plan


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  • About Us
    • Officers, Directors, Meetings & Minutes
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    • Upcoming Events
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  • Our Lake
    • Lake Management Reports
    • Lake Management Maps
    • Zebra Mussels
    • Boating
    • Fishing
    • Lost and Found
    • Paddles & Walks
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    • Wildlife
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    • Portlandville
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