Week of June 10-16

YOGA WILL START ON 7/13/24 at 9:30-10:30 am.

Some have started the package. Anyone else coming without the package, the cost will be $15 per class. If you know someone who wants to try Yoga out, bring them along.

Looking forward to another good season with Kristi and her magic!

*NOTE: Yoga Saturdays are not part of the calendars coming your way. It is an added event. As events are added or removed, they will be posted here.

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. 

Lifeguards Needed

LIFEGUARDS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 2024 SEASON!

Candidates must be certified or plan to be certified by start date. Those interested should cal 201-310-2479.

Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for a fun-filled Easter Eggstravaganza at Crandon Lake Pavilion for CL residents!

SATURDAY. March 30, 2024

1:oo pm

Crandon pavilion

Gather your family and friends for a day of excitement as we hunt for Easter eggs hidden around the beautiful lakeside setting. This event promises a delightful experience.

The Egg Hunt will be divided into two age groups: Ages 2-5 and Ages 6-10.

Bring your own baskets!

Weather permitting. Rain date will be announced, if needed.

Please be aware that some treats may contain peanuts, so please be cautious if you have allergies.

2024 Summer Music Dates (Updated)

THE SUMMER MUSIC DATES ARE BOOKED

Soon they will be plugged into the calendar on this website.
In the meantime, HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK:

(Updated on April 5— All updates marked. Holiday weekends are marked with a star.)

Board Vacancy

CLLC Community

We currently have a vacancy on the CLCC Board of Directors. We would like to fill this position as quickly as possible and consistent with the processes outlined in our By Laws. We are soliciting candidates from the community. If you have an interest in serving, please provide a resume/ biography to the board office or via email to CLCCOffice@crandonlakes.org by close of business Sunday, January 21, 2024. The board will then consider the slate of candidates and select a backfill for this position at the next Board Meeting.

Thank you for your interest —

Kevin
On behalf of the CLCC Board

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.

A Festive Community Event

🎄✨ Exciting News!

Join us for a festive evening at the Pavilion on 12/2 at 7:00pm as we light up the Christmas tree! 🎅🍪☕ Culver Lake Flea Market has generously donated delicious cookies and cocoa to make this community event extra special. Let's gather, spread holiday cheer, and create wonderful memories together! 🌟 🎁

Boat Racks

All Boats must be off of the Boat Racks by this Saturday November 4.  All properly registered boat owners have been notified.  These registered boats will be removed on November 6 at the owner's expense and which may also impact the use of these racks by these owners for next season.  All non-registered boats will be viewed as abandoned and removed from CLCC property.

CLCC Board

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)