Lowering of the Lake 2022
The 2022 lake lowering has begun!
The lake lowering has begun today (10/19). We will continue to lower the lake to the permitted depth of 24"-30" at the dam over the next two weeks. We hope that the lake will be down to that depth by November 1st.
Thank you!
Lowering Update
An update regarding the lowering of the lake.
The lake lowering will be delayed for a few days as the lake level is exceptionally high and we do not want to push too much water through the dam and stream.
We are asking that if you see the contractor at the dam to please NOT take pictures or videos. A few years ago someone tried to remove/vandalize boards and showing the process of how they are properly removed may encourage this/give away the process.
Thank you all for your patience.
Lake Lowering, Etc.
Steps to take before the lake is lowered in November.
Reminder: We will begin to lower the Lake incrementally on October 15th. The Lake is required to be lowered to its desired depth by November 1st. We are lowering the lake by approximately 24"-30" at the dam. If you have not done so already, please remove your boats from the water immediately. It is up to the property owners' discretion if they are to remove their docks or not. In addition, please remove all boats, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. from the boat racks on the East Beach and West beach by November 1st. Thank you!
CLCC Board
Added Halloween Event!
Check out this Halloween event that has been added to the calendar!
Join in the fun at the Crandon Lakes Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29th beginning at 4 pm at the Pavilion.
There will be music, games, and treats. Later on, there will be a firepit and marshmallows.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022
4 PM
CRANDON PAVILION
Attn: Future Lifeguards
Helpful information for future Crandon Lake Lifeguards.
Attention future Lifeguards
Any interested in becoming a lifeguard there is a class being offered at th YMCA. LIFEGUARDS are needed and it is a great summer employment opportunity. Get a head start on next summer!
Sussex County YMCA will be conducting a Waterfront Lifeguarding course on the following dates, Oct 7-9th and Oct. 15-16th. 4 days and one evening.
Call the YMCA at (973) 758-9039
Country Music Night Added
Another added event!
Come the the Crandon Pavilion for a fall night of country music, s’mores while sitting by the fire.
(Not live music.)
Friday, September 30, 2022
6:30 pm
at the Crandon Pavilion
Added Event!
Make note of this event on Friday, September 16th that has been added to the Crandon Recreation calendar.
Join us for music, hot dogs and s'mores. We will be playing music through a speaker and have microphones if anyone wants to sign along. There will be a firepit as well, The donation bucket will be out if anyone wants to contribute to The Memorial Fund.
(Not live music.)
Friday, September 16, 2022
6:30 pm
at the Crandon Pavilion
The Latest Lake Treatment
Information on the latest lake treatment on September 12, 2022.
Aquatic Analysts were on the lake this morning 9/12/22 treating with Copper Sulfate. There are no water restrictions.
The Lake Resource Committee and Aquatic Analysts have been aware of the Algae bloom for over a week, but low oxygen levels prevented a treatment last week.
In addition, the lake has flipped (cold water goes to the bottom, warmer water from the bottom comes up), which is the reason for the reduced visibility and the "lake odor". This is part of the natural cycle of the lake.
As always, we appreciate your patience as we work through a tough season.
~Lake Resource Committee
Algae Bloom Treatment
Note: Algae bloom treatment notice.
Over the weekend the committee was made aware of a significant algae bloom in the lake. Aquatic Analysts were notified immediately and they conducted a survey and treated the lake with Copper Sulfate and Biozyme on August 15, 2022. There are no restrictions on the lake. Thank you all for your patience as we work hard to keep the lake healthy this summer.
- Lake Resource Committee
Lake Lowering
Details on the lowering of the lake.
The CLCC Board has approved the lowering of the lake starting October 15th, 2022, and is expected to reach it’s 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. This year with the recommendation from Aquatic Analysts and other sources we are keeping the lake lowered for an extended length of time. The Lake Resources 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 15th, 2023.
As you know we have been fighting and algae problem for most of this summer, and we have not been able to treat our weeds and lily pads as we had hoped to. By Keeping the lake lowered for a longer amount of time during the coldest part of the winter, we hope to significantly reduce the weed issues in the lake for following summer. This is not the only step we are taking in fighting weeds and lily pads, as we have been communicating, but it is an important one.
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 10th, 2022.
Both the CLCC Board and the Lake Resources Committee would like to thank you for your support in this program as we endeavor to improve the overall ecology of the lake.