2022 Lake Water Report

Lake Health and Management Report

Dear Crandon Lakes Country Club Members

As reported by Aquatic Analysts, Inc., the overall ecological condition of the lake is good considering its age. The only invasive vegetation currently growing in the lake is curlyleaf pondweed.  Years ago, another invasive species, Eurasian watermilfoil, was found growing in the lake but with treatment has been eradicated.  Currently growing in the lake are the following native weed species: coontail, elodia, naiads, horned pondweed, ribbonleaf pondweed, and slender leaf pondweed.  Algae blooms became an issue at times and were successfully treated and eliminated

Currently, there are two areas of concern; the main inflow from the swamp in the Ballfield Cove and the inflow on the west shore in the Ballfield Cove coming from Longwood Trail. It is felt that these two areas contribute to nutrients, sediments and biomass entering Crandon Lakes. The Hydro raking project in the fall of 2021 removed 312 yards of organic matter from the lake. This organic matter contained a significant concentration of phosphorus and nitrogen. With this organic matter removed, the lake should see higher levels of oxygen important to sustaining a healthy fishery.

The water lilies could not be hydro raked due to the firm lake bottom. In the future, to manage the growth of water lilies in the lake, Aquatic Analysts, Inc. will start aggressive herbicide treatment in June 2022 once lily pads are fully emerged. Areas to be treated are the Entrance Cove and the Northwest Cove. As a professional courtesy, Aquatic Analysts will not charge the CLCC for these treatments. Treatment will be given when authorized by the lake representative.

The Crandon Lakes Country Club Board has approved a contract with Aquatic Analyst, Inc, for 2022. The company will perform bi-weekly monitoring of the lake. They will observe the growth of algae and aquatic weeds and potential sources of external nutrient loading. They will treat these issues before they become a problem. During their visit, they will measure the water clarity, collect water samples for microscopic analysis and identify any issues.  In addition, aquatic plants will be identified and their location mapped. Herbicides will be applied to portions of the lake to control the growth of submerged aquatic vegetation during the season May through September.  Targeted vegetation will be curleyleaf pondweed, slenderleaf pondweed, ribbon leaf pondweed, horned pondweed.  Aquatics Analyst, Inc will determine which portions of the lake will be treated in their bi-weekly surveys.  The following herbicides will be used

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation: Diquat/Tribune/Aquathol-K

Water Lily: Rodeo/ Polaris/ Flumigard/ Semera

Algae: treatment will only occur if they suspect the onset of an algal bloom. They will proactively treat the areas of concern with Copper sulfate (algaecide)

The lake resource committee membership has been expanded to monitor the condition of the lake and address issues as they arise.  We will take a proactive stance to enhance the lake experience for everyone.  Please feel free to contact the volunteers on the committee with your concerns and helpful ideas lakeresources@crandonlakes.org

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Gentle Reminder: Please do not put anything down the storm drains along the main road: they empty straight into the Lake

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If you take your boats into another body of water; Please remember to rinse it off prior to putting it in the Lake.  We don’t want any invasive weeds!

2022 Lake Health and Management Report

Neighbors and Friends,

Attached below, please find a Lake Health and Management report for the 2022 season. This report has been compiled from several in depth documents we have required from our Professional resources.  To better understand our living lake and provide the best future management, we have developed a 2022 plan and are working on future goals and opportunities.

• Overview:

  • Our lake is a living eco system that requires constant care, observation, and management. Although we face several challenges to keeping the lake a friendly, usable, fishery and recreation facility, we have learned that the lake’s ecological condition is in good condition considering its age. We have overcome some detrimental conditions of invasive weeds and continue to battle native weeds and algae. It is the committee’s goal to address these issues as they need attention and develop a long-range plan to supplement our present management. Listed below are excerpts in a bullet form to keep you aware of the projects and plans taking place. For a more detailed read please reference below.

• Hydro raking Project

  • 312 yards of organic matter were removed

  • Due to the firm lake bottom it was learned that removing the Lilly Pads would have created a larger issue come spring due to not being able to completely remove the entire plant

  • The Water Lilly treatment is being addressed in our 2022 plan

    • Our Lake Treatment contractor has agreed to provide Lilly pad treatment at no cost

• 2022 Plan

  • We have entered a contract with Aquatic Analyst for the season

    • Bi-weekly monitoring

    • Algae and weed control

    • Water clarity and sampling

    • Immediate issue identification and resolution suggestions

  • Expanded committee membership and now hold monthly committee meetings

  • Lake communication via email, newsletter, and social media

  • Lake lowering – FALL 2022

• Future considerations and planning (discussed monthly)

  • Explore several alternative or supplemental lake treatments

    • Micro Bubblers / Water gardens

    • Sediment reduction

    • Weed harvesting

    • Budget and funding.

    • Inlet observation and remediation

  • Increased input and participation from fisherman, swimmers and boaters

  • Seeking input from several other lake communities

  • Main inlet remediation

    • Reduction of sediment and biomass entering the lake

  • Pursuing any available assistance

    • Township / Grants

If you want to correspond to the committee, please do so via lakeresources@crandonlakes.org

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If you take your boats into another body of water; Please remember to rinse it off prior to putting it in the Lake.  We don’t want any invasive weeds!

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Gentle Reminder: Please do not put anything down the storm drains along the main road: they empty straight into the Lake

CLCC Employment

The following positions are open at Crandon Lakes Country Club.
Inquire within.

Lifeguard Certification

LMCC is opening up their annual re certification training for Lifeguards to COLA members again this year.  We have received some inquiries on when we would be holding these. Attached is the schedule. 

 Please click here to view the schedule. The cost to COLA members will be about $80 per person. This program is open to COLA members only. Documentation from the member lake attesting that the lifeguard is employed by them and covered by Workman's Compensation will be needed. 

 Lifeguards should also bring a copy of their certification and photo ID. Checks should be made payable to Lake Mohawk Country Club. Pre registration is required. We ask for COLA members to make a first and second choice as LMCC staff will have preference. 

 A Google Form Sign Up list will be sent out on Monday, April 18th by Derek where managers can sign up their staff.  For those interested in sending their Lifeguards, please email Derek Pivko at lmccwaterfront@gmail.com.

 By the end of the month, we should also have a schedule for basic certification classes in Waterfront Lifeguarding and our In-Service Training schedule. As soon as it is developed, we'll forward to you for COLA. 

As always, please never hesitate to contact me should you need further information. 

Regards,
R.D. Carlson Jr.
Sr. Marine Safety Officer
LMCC Marine Patrol
973-440-8767 Marine Patrol line

Virtual Meeting, January 18, 2022

Greetings:

CLCC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting this coming Tuesday 1/18/22 @ 7:30 to hear the results of the recently completed Hydro-Lake Project and to answer any questions which you may have and for Larry to hear feedback from the community.

Here is the information needed to get to the Zoom meeting:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83716757120?pwd=NU1DOFVaSGplbkt6eW8xeTRLcSsvQT09
Meeting ID: 837 1675 7120
Passcode: 362701

Lakefront Owners: Hydro Raking 2021

To:  Crandon Lakes lakefront property owners

From:  Crandon Lakes Resource Committee

Subject:  Lake Hydro Raking 

Dear Lakefront Property Owners,

We will begin a Hydro Raking project during the middle to end of October.

The areas that are being hydro-raked are the entrance cove, ball field cove, northwestern shoreline of the ball field cove, east side of the dam, and the east beach area.

To have access to these areas we are asking that any docks and boats on your shoreline be removed before the start of the project.  

We will stop by your home to discuss or contact you by phone if your boat or dock is in the specific target areas.  Again, the start date will be the middle to the end of October.

It is requested you remove any boats and/or docks during the weekend of October 15th or shortly thereafter. This will allow for efficient, removal of any organic materials surrounding your shoreline.

 Final preparations for the hydro-raking project are being made.  The project entails using a barge with a clamshell rake that will remove lily pads, vegetation, and organic materials from the lake.  The hydro-raked materials will be loaded onto transport barges which will then transport the materials to the staging area located at the entrance cove.  The materials will be unloaded into a drainage storage pan.  Then an excavator will transfer the material into dump trucks.  The dump trucks will then transport the material to an offsite disposal location.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to maintain the health of the lake.

Sincerely,

Lake Resource Committee

Boat Removal

NOTICE:

ALL BOATS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE EAST AND WEST BOAT RACKS BY NOVEMBER 1ST.

Summer Music Schedule

We have planned a full “Friday Unwind” music schedule for this summer season, beginning with “Tom Toms” playing from 7 pm to 9 pm on May 31st.

Come on out and unwind with your neighbors. Music dates will repeat every Friday through Labor Day. See the website calendar for additional dates and look out for your lake mailing, expected at the beginning of June.

Happy Summer!

CLCC October Shareholder's Meeting

PLEASE NOTE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27th IS THE ANNUAL CLCC STOCKHOLDER'S BUDGET MEETING AT 10 AM.

Due to the change in the By-Laws, our October meeting will no longer hold a budget vote. Therefore, NO PACKET WAS MAILED with budgetary info. The upcoming Spring Stockholder’s Meeting for Crandon Lakes Country Club, Inc. budget presentation and vote will be held in the month of April 2019. Please expect a mailing around this time.

Note Additional Info.

Please note that Crandon first Octoberfest, welcoming the fall has been updated with the correct time and details. See this at here.

Also note that the CLCC Board of Director’s monthly meeting has been added to the calendar.

Stay tuned throughout the off-season for any additional events. Updates are also made via our Facebook page at “Crandon Lakes, New Jersey.”