Another Lakefest Success!

By Roxy Johnston
Outreach Committee Chair

Trout Unlimited and the Fall Creek Watershed Committee provided a collection of stream ‘bugs’ that was a big hit.

On August 25th, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network hosted the fifth annual Lakefest at Taughannock State Park in Trumansburg, NY. Approximately 150 visitors enjoyed an afternoon of education and entertainment. Every August, Lakefest provides an opportunity for local organizations to educate the public about important issues related to the Cayuga Lake watershed, and for local entertainers to showcase their many talents. Warthog, a local duo, started out the festivities with old time string band music, Tom Knight and his puppets were entertaining for folks of all ages, and the Tompkins County Dairy Princess tempted us with tasty milk punch. Representatives from several local watershed groups were on hand to meet with folks and share their ideas and about their efforts.

	The Runoff Model is always popular with the youngsters.

At the Annual Meeting, held in the late afternoon, the Board and Network members recognized and thanked the outgoing board member, Barney Unsworth, for his efforts and achievements during his term and our volunteer webmaster, Howard London, for all his work. The new board members were elected and committee chairs were announced for the upcoming year.

Thanks to all who volunteered their time to make Lakefest 2002 a success. And finally, thanks to all who attended Lakefest. We hope everyone had a great time and we hope to see you all again next summer!