Lake Treatment 7/1

There was a lake treatment TODAY for algae. There are no restrictions. 

CLCC Lake Committee

Lake Treatment 6/12

The lake was treated today. There is a 5 day irrigation restriction and 3 day water drinking restriction.

– Lake Resource Committee

Lake Resources: Spring Message

A MESSAGE FROM THE LAKE RESOURCES COMMITTEE:

 As Springtime fast approaches keep the following tips in mind. Please keep leaves, grass clippings out of the lake and keep our storm drains clear of organic materials, sediment, and other debris: 

Please: 

• Do not dump anything into the storm drains, as per NJDEP regulation and Hampton Township Ordinance, and if you have one in front of your property, please try, and keep the area around it clean. Anything that enters the Township storm drains is carried directly into our lake.

• Do not keep potted plants on your docks or anywhere near the lake. The fertilizers and organic material from the soils in these pots will go directly into the lake 

• Do not blow or rake leaves, grass clippings directly into the lake, nearby drainage ditches, streams, streets, or storm drains 

• Do not fertilize your lawns (lime is also bad). If you really need to, please research a natural fertilizer that is lake friendly, but you should never fertilize before a rain or within 50 ft of a waterway 

Please: 

• Keep storm drains clear of foreign matter, organic materials, and road sediment 

• Make sure, if you use a landscaping service, they are aware of the above restrictions 

• Get your septic pumped every 2-3 years 

• Wash down any boats or other watercraft used in other lakes before putting them into our lake. This will prevent any aquatic weeds from being transferred to our lake 

• Make sure if you are working on a vehicle that is leaking fluid that you contain any fluids, so they don’t enter a water source 

By following the above recommendations, we will all contribute to keeping our lake in pristine condition. Our lake is our greatest asset. We all need to protect it. 

Fall Leaves

As the Fall Season is upon us and the leaves will soon be on the ground; we have a few reminders from the Lake Resource Committee:  

Please Keep Leaves Out of The Lake – Very Important as we continue to fight our weed and algae issues: 

 Leaves should never be blown or raked directly into the lake.  Although some may think it is silly to worry about any single home’s impact on the lake, in reality it is the cumulative effect of everyone working together for the health of our lake that makes a difference.  

Leaves are organic and consist of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus.  These are exactly the same components that help aquatic plants and algae thrive in our lakes. When leaves fall off trees and decay, they release those nutrients back into the environment. Organic material such as leaves take a long time to decompose at the bottom of the lake where low oxygen levels slow down the decomposition.  Several inches of accumulated decomposing leaves turn into “muck” on the lake bottom.  Putting leaves in the water is like fertilizing our lake for next year’s algae growth.

Please DO NOT:

• Blow or rake leaves directly into the lake, nearby drainage ditches, streams, streets or storm drains.

• Pile leaves close to the lake where wind will likely carry leaves into the water.

Instead consider the following environmentally friendly options:

• If you have lawn where the leaves fall, you can leave the leaves where they fall.  Leaves provide winter cover and insulation for pollinators and other important invertebrates.  If you can’t leave your whole lawn covered, consider allowing your planting beds to remain covered over the winter months.  For the remainder of your lawn you might consider mulching the leaves in place with a power lawn mower.

• Compost your leaves.  This can be as simple as putting leaves into a pile.  Create your compost pile away from the lake and where leaves won’t blow into the lake over the winter.  To speed the decomposition of the leaves into compost, you can use a compost bin or occasionally turn and water the area.  This will eventually produce a beneficial soil additive that can be spread on lawn or garden areas.

Annual Northwest NJ Rivers Conference

The same folks from the SCMUA-Walkhill River Watershed Management Group who organized the Crandon Lakes Stewardship Day are putting on this great event. 

The 5th annual Northwest NJ Rivers Conference which will be hosted at Centenary University in Hackettstown on Saturday, September 30th.  The theme for this year's conference is open space and recreation, and there will be 12 different workshops offered throughout the day on a variety of topics such as:

• Warehouse Planning: Minimizing Threats to Natural Lands

• Challenges and Opportunities for the Agricultural Community

• Enhancing Climate Resiliency Through Regional Planning

• Outside Together: The Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan

• Turning Your Historic Site into a Visitor Destination...and the Funding for Transformation

• Creating the Next Generation of Open Space Enthusiasts

The full workshop lineup can be viewed on the Rivers Conference website: Program | NWNJ Rivers (northwestnewjerseyrivers.org)

Tickets can also be ordered online.  The cost to attend is $30: Register | NWNJ Rivers (northwestnewjerseyrivers.org)

Lowering of the Lake

The CLCC Board of Directors has approved the lowering of the lake starting October 15, 2023, and is expected to reach its desired depth by November 1st. The lake is typically lowered every 5 years for normal maintenance needs for both homeowners and the CLCC to perform. These maintenance items enable CLCC to clean accumulated grit and run-off on the beaches, and to make repairs to boat launches and docks. It also allows for lake front owners to make any needed dock and waterfront repairs to their properties. Although outside of our usual 5-year cycle, we are lowering the lake for some maintenance requirements that were unable to be completed last year. The Lake Resource Committee has acquired the permits for this project from the state of NJ. The lake will be lowered 24" to 30" at the dam. The refill of the lake will begin on March 15, 2024.

We encourage lake front property owners to pull out any weeds and lily pads that are exposed along your lakefront during this lowering period, and to clear up areas of muck if possible. We may ask for volunteers to help clean up some of the beach areas, or exposed lake areas that are property of the shareholders and CLCC.

All boats and docks that are normally taken out for the winter will also need to be removed by October 10, 2023.

Both the CLCC Board and the Lake Resources Committee would like to thank you for your support in this program.

August 24 Lake Treatment

Lake Management Sciences treated the algae on the lake today (8/24/23). LMS is reporting the bloom is minor to mild and is still extremely satisfied with the health of the lake. Thank you all for your patience this summer!

— Lake Resource Committee

July 25 Lake Treatment

LMS was on the lake today (7/25) and completed spot treatments for algae and lilypads. There is an irrigation restriction for 5 days in the cove areas. LMS is reporting the lake to be in excellent health. Thank you all for your patience.

- Lake Resource Committee

Stewardship Day Sign-Up Reminder

Hello Lake Friends,

This is your reminder to come out and support the health of our lake by participating in Crandon Lakes Stewardship Day on July 29th. The event will begin at 9:30 am at the pavilion. We will be planting native tree species around the lake and picking up trash around the lake.

Please RSVP at the below link! We need as many volunteers as we can get! CLCC will be providing a BBQ lunch for volunteers! Thank you in advance!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crandon-lakes-stewardship-day-tickets-664013611587

-Lake Resource Committee

Planktonic Algae

Lake Management Sciences completed a planktonic algae treatment today. There was a small amount of planktonic algae in the lake, and this second treatment will hopefully knock it back for a while. Please allow 10-14 days to see the results. Additionally, they did a small touchup lilypad treatment in the cove areas. There are no water restrictions. Lake Management Sciences continues to report that the lake is in excellent health. Enjoy the warm weather!

- Lake Resource Committee