In 2023, the Otisco Lake Preservation Association made a command, if not controversial decision, to purchase a 24' pontoon boat and trailer previously used to remove seaweed from Otisco Lake. The purchase was motivated by the poor state of the lake relative to seaweed infestation, and the vision of a number of people dedicated to saving the lake. The pontoon boat /barge was in a sad state of repair, and a lot of work was needed to renovate it and get it back to a decent, safe and functioning vessel.