Over the past few years we have seen a decline in the population of panfish in Kinderhook Lake. This is partially due to the increased amount and massive sizes of Northern Pike found in the lake. The KLC Fish Committee believes it is time to remove some of these large fish to help preserve and balance other species within the lake.
Ice conditions permitting, on Saturday, January 18, 2020, we will hold a Northern Pike Ice Fishing Contest free to the public between 7:00am and 2:00pm. From 2:00pm to 4:00pm we will be accepting Northern Pike for disposal in the large metal building at 9 Old West Shore Drive in Valatie. Only fish caught within the legal size and bag limit per person will be accepted. KLC merchandise prizes will be awarded to those individuals with the longest fish and most fish. Again, this contest is open to the public and no entry fee is required.
We will also have membership applications, member window placards, boat launch keys, trailer stickers, and merchandise available for sale.
Please check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/kinderhooklakecorp) in the days leading up to this event to see if there are any updates or weather-related changes. Feel free to contact Bio_mikef@yahoo.com or 17freebyrd@gmail.com if you have any questions about this event. Hope to see you there.
Due to all the snow and rain over the past several weeks, it has been difficult to maintain a consistently low water level in the lake, even though the dam sluice gate has been wide open. In fact, the water level is extremely high right now, about 26” above the normal winter level. Adding in the cold temperatures, many docks are now frozen in the ice, potentially leading to some ice damage. Also be aware that If the current ice does not melt, the water level below the ice may begin to drop, so please use extreme caution if you venture out on the ice. Hopefully, the situation will improve, but as you know and have heard many times before, it is totally weather dependent.
Just a reminder that we will begin to lower the lake to winter level starting on October 15th 😢. Enjoy the next two weeks of boating and watching the leaves change color. The member’s launch gate will be left open from Oct 8 – 15 for those of you waiting until the very last second to remove your boats. Also, please remember to complete any waterfront projects this fall, as the water level is difficult to control in the spring due to rain and snowmelt.
On August 24th, the KLC held its Annual Member’s Meeting at the KLIA meeting hall. Several dozen members were present to hear reports of yearly activities from each board committee, and the board responded to questions from members. We are happy to welcome new board member Malonie Langdon and congratulate reelected directors Ron Jensis, Bernie Kelleher, Drew Nelson, and Pete Walkes.
******* WARNING *******
Copper Sulfate will be applied to Kinderhook Lake
Monday morning, August 26th
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
******* WARNING *******
Copper Sulfate will be applied to Kinderhook Lake
Monday morning, August 12th
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
******* WARNING *******
Copper Sulfate will be applied to Kinderhook Lake
Monday morning, July 29th
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
Would you like to get involved, have a say, help make decisions about water quality, weeds, watershed issues, fundraising events, dam maintenance, and the future of Kinderhook Lake?
The KLC Board of Directors is actively seeking two (2) new Directors for election by KLC members at its Annual Meeting of Members on August 24, 2019.
Candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
- be a current KLC member
- be available to attend monthly mid-week evening board meetings and occasional committee meetings
- be a strong advocate for the KLC, Kinderhook Lake, and community-related issues
- have routine access to email, text, and cellular communications.
- be active in organizational planning and become well versed in 501(c)3 nonprofit IRS and NYS Charities Bureau regulations.
Candidates with experience in support of existing or new KLC programs would be preferred:
- outreach & communications (assist with the design and publication of community outreach materials, such as newsletters, social media, e-mail announcements, website postings, and distribution of educational materials)
- fundraising (develop, propose, organize and implement fundraising activities)
- maintain and grow an existing donor database (design, implement, and oversee annual appeal, maintain donor history, recruit new members, donor acknowledgments)
- lake stewardship and support (grant writing, lake habitat and biology, environmental law, legal research, NYS regulations, data compilation, and statistical analysis).
Interested Board candidates are asked to email a letter of interest and qualifications to the KLC Secretary, Lauren Desharnais, at lauren.desharnais@yahoo.com, no later than July 31, 2019.
******* WARNING *******
Copper Sulfate will be applied to Kinderhook Lake
Monday morning, July 15th
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
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