Stewardship Day 2023
All about Stewardship Day, to be held on Saturday, July 29th.
Crandon Lakers!
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
Algal Bloom
A recent algal bloom in Crandon.
The Lake Resource Committee has been aware of the algal bloom that appeared over the last few days. At our request, Lake Management Sciences completed a shoreline survey yesterday and returned today (6/20) for treatment. The lake was treated with an algaecide. Results can be expected within 10-14 days of treatment. There are no water use restrictions with this treatment. We expect good results and are staying on top of the situation the best we can. As always, thank you for your patience as we work to improve the health of our lake! Get out there and enjoy the lake!
-Lake Resource Committee
A Special Performance by The Harrison's
We are sorry that the Harrison's performance was cancelled last Friday. The weather called for showers and possible lightning and they decided not to chance it. Unfortunately, they are booked for weekends the rest of the summer, however, they found they can come back and gave us a date of Wednesday 7/26 at 7:00. This will be our first music night during the week, however, they are special and a crowd favorite. So put it on your calendar and hope to see everyone there.
CLCC Recreation Committee
Ice Cream Social
Celebrate the end of the school year… with ice cream!
The Crandon Lakes mailing, including recreational calendars are on their way to your mailbox! In the meantime, we would like to share an event coming up this Wednesday.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023
3:30 - 5:30 PM
at the crandon pavilion
Meet at the pavilion to celebrate the end of the school year and beginning of the summer season with ice cream!
Treatment Feedback
Feedback after a recent lake treatment.
Lake Management Sciences conducted a survey of the lake today. They once again reported back that the lake is in great health for the time of the year. The treatment from last time has significantly knocked back weeds and lily pads. They have done some additional applications of the Sonar treatment thought the lake. It will be about 10-14 days before the effects of the treatment will be visible. The water use restriction for this treatment is within the same window from the last treatment and is to not use the lake water for irrigation for 30 days from the date of the first treatment (5/13). If you have any questions or concerns, please do not reach out to LMS directly, but email lake.resources@crandonlakes.org. LMS has reported clarity up to 12'! Go out and enjoy the lake (once the smoke clears!) Thanks everyone!
-Lake Resource Committee
2023 Music Dates
Take note of this year’s music schedule.
Announcing this year’s Friday Music schedule, including a date on May 26 and 2 dates in September.
Note: There will be live music at the following annual events as well: August 5th Steak Bust and September 30th Oktoberfest.
Please check in shortly after we update the recreation calendars on this website.
Lake Treatment
Lake Treatment information.
Lake Management Sciences conducted a survey of the lake today. They reported back that the lake is in great health for the time of the year. They have treated areas of the lake with their Sonar treatment. This will reduce the number of weeds and start to go after the lilypads. More targeted lilypad treatments will be conducted during future surveys. The only water use restriction for this treatment is to not use the lake water for irrigation for 30 days. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not reach out to LMS directly, but email lake.resources@crandonlakes.org. LMS has reported the water temperature at 68 degrees! Time to go swimming! Thank you all and enjoy this beautiful weather
-Lake Resource Committee
Upcoming Garage Sales
Not one, not two, but THREE Community Garage Sales are coming up!
Crandon Lakes is pleased to announce that we will be hosting 3 garage sales this season. One in the spring, one in the summer and one in the fall. This should give all our residents the opportunity to participate.
The first one will be held from May 19-20-21. May 20- 21 is also one of the dates that Stillwater Township will also be having their Garage Sale.
The summer and fall garage sale dates will be posted when the recreation committee sets up their calendar and those dates will be posted when the CLCC newsletter is sent out.
Lake Refill
Information on the lake refill.
The lake will begin to be refilled on March 15th as per our DEP permit. We expect the lake to return to normal levels fairly quickly. Our new lake management consultant has recommended that lakefront owners rake away as much leaf debris and other organic matter off the receded shoreline as they can before the refill begins. Thank you all for your patience with this year's lake lowering. We are looking forward to a wonderful summer (right around the corner!)
-Lake Resource Committee
Lake Ecology Partnership Projects
The Lake Resource Committee has been actively working with Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA), Wallkill Watershed Management Group, and the Paulins Kill Watershed Management Group on the following projects.
The Lake Resource Committee has been actively working with Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA), Wallkill Watershed Management Group, and the Paulins Kill Watershed Management Group to secure grants for our lake as well as work on educational opportunities for residents. Currently, they have the following events coming up that we encourage lake residents to attend.
Emerald Ash Borer Training Event: March 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (virtual training via Zoom)
Lake residents can learn about emerald ash borer infestation and treatment options as well as their eligibility for a free replacement balled and burlapped tree through grant funding secured by the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group.
Homeowner Rain Garden Rebate Program: March 22 from 12:00-1:00 and also 7:00-8:00 (virtual workshop via Zoom)
On March 22, the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group is partnering with Rutgers Water Resources Program to host a virtual homeowner rain garden training program where Paulins Kill Watershed lake community residents will learn about the use of rain gardens for stormwater management and then have an opportunity to work one-on-one with Rutgers engineers and landscape architects to have a customized rain garden design plan created for their homes (just like we did at Culver Lake in 2019). The one-on-one sessions will be hosted virtually on April 5th, but attendance at one of the two March 22nd preliminary trainings is required in order to receive a free customized rain garden design plan for their property.
Registration link for both events: https://forms.gle/hVgWV5nHpJTjVErD6
If anyone has difficulty registering online, they can always RSVP directly to our Education and Outreach Specialist, Kristine Rogers by phone or email at 973-579-6998 ext. 110 or krogers@scmua.org
Thank you
Gene Bove
Board of Directors
Lake Resource Committee Chair