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Otisco Lake

alexandergartley — 2015-10-22T01:58:50Z

uncapitalized 'zebra'

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- Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.	+ Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.

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jgerek — 2014-06-04T17:19:23Z

fix wikilink

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- Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.	+ Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-23T21:18:23Z

added wiki link to Fishing

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- The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well.	+ The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, ["fishing"] and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well.

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-23T21:18:00Z

added wiki link to Syracuse

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- '''Otisco Lake''' is one of the smaller ["Finger Lakes"] to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths.	+ '''Otisco Lake''' is one of the smaller ["Finger Lakes"] to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of ["Syracuse"]. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths.

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-23T21:17:41Z

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- '''Otisco Lake''' is one of the smaller ["Finger Lakes"] to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.	+ '''Otisco Lake''' is one of the smaller ["Finger Lakes"] to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. + + The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. + + Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-23T21:17:02Z

added wiki link to Finger Lakes

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- '''Otisco Lake''' is a small finger lake to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.	+ '''Otisco Lake''' is one of the smaller ["Finger Lakes"] to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.

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ReyTucker — 2008-08-11T20:04:12Z

sprucing

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- Otisco Lake - - Otisco Lake is a small finger lake to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion. -	+ '''Otisco Lake''' is a small finger lake to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.
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- Links to nearby towns: - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skaneateles_%28town%29%2C_New_York - - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcellus_%28village%29%2C_New_York - - Links to other Finger Lakes: - ["Skaneateles Lake"] - - ["Cayuga Lake"]	+ Nearby towns include [wiki:wikipedia:Skaneateles_%28town%29%2C_New_York Skaneateles] and [wiki:wikipedia:Marcellus_%28village%29%2C_New_York Marcellus]. A couple nearby Finger Lakes are ["Skaneateles Lake"] and ["Cayuga Lake"].

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mattconheady — 2007-07-05T18:16:15Z

added relevant link and cleaned up some grammar and one factual error corrected

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- Otisco Lake is a small finger lake to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 6 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.	+ Otisco Lake is a small finger lake to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion. + + + * [http://www.nyfalls.com/lakes/otisco.html Otisco Lake], photos and description on the commercial website nyfalls.com
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FarMcKon — 2007-05-02T01:36:50Z

added link to Invasive Species

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- Otisco Lake is a small finger lake to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 6 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with zebra mussels, that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.	+ Otisco Lake is a small finger lake to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 6 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with ["Invasive_Species" zebra mussels] that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion.

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MarcusHagan — 2007-05-02T00:58:26Z

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MarcusHagan — 2007-05-02T00:54:34Z

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MarcusHagan — 2007-05-02T00:49:50Z

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MarcusHagan — 2007-05-02T00:49:13Z

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	+ '''Bold text'''Otisco Lake + + Otisco Lake is a small finger lake to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse, NY. The lake is 6 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with zebra mussels, that were brought in on other boats. Due to these Zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion. + + Links to nearby towns: + http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skaneateles_%28town%29%2C_New_York + + http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcellus_%28village%29%2C_New_York