See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
July 4th, Independence Day, is just two weeks away. It is one of the best days to be on Kinderhook Lake. And, of course, the KLC will be hosting the usual array of fun events.
Kayak Rally
This event is open to all non-motorized vessels – kayaks, rowboats, canoes, paddleboards, rafts, etc. Between 8:30 and 11:30 AM collect tickets from the many orange-flagged locations spread around the lake. Write your name and phone number on each ticket. Don’t forget a pen and a plastic bag to keep your tickets dry.
Bring your tickets to the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie by 12-noon to be entered into the prize drawing for KLC merchandise.
To make this event even more fun, we could always use a few more lakeshore owners to fly orange flags and hand out raffle tickets. If you would like to help out, please call Pete at 914-217-6770, and he will provide flags and tickets.
Boat Parade
Decorate your boats and meet at One Tree Island at 1:30. Follow the lead boat as you parade around the lake, hootin’ and hollerin’ all the way. Prizes will be awarded to the Most Patriotic, Most Unique, and Funniest boats.
Ring of Fire
Light your flares and torches along the shoreline at 9:00 pm for a lovely bright ring around the lake. The more flares, the better.
Note: Flares and KLC merchandise will be available from 9:00 am to noon on July 4th at the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie. If you need them sooner, please call Pete at 914-217-6770.
With the nicer weather, the boating season is in full swing. For everyone’s safety, New York State requires that motor boat operators born after January 1, 1988, and ALL operators of personal watercraft hold a NY Boater Safety Certificate. Here’s what you need to know about boating safety and where to find approved online and in-classroom safety courses: https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx. Please learn all you can about boater safety so we have no accidents this summer on Kinderhook Lake.
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
Membership and Merchandise Days will be held from 9:00 AM to noon at 9 OLD West Shore Drive in Valatie (the tan metal building with green trim and roof) on the following Saturdays:
April 9 & 23 and May 7 & 21
This is your opportunity to support the many programs that help keep Kinderhook Lake a beautiful community resource. You can show support by purchasing a KLC membership, making fund donations, and you can pick up your member poster, launch gate key, and car/trailer sticker all at the same time. No more waiting for them to arrive by snail mail. In addition, all the latest KLC logo merchandise will be available.
Spring has arrived!! This time of year is always exciting as we anticipate warmer weather and, as always, the rise of the lake back to summer level. Contingent on full ice melt, this rise will likely begin sometime in early April. Riparian property owners are reminded to clean their lakebed of any debris (leaves, twigs, branches, etc.) and if you have any unfinished shoreline projects, please make sure they are completed quickly.
We have been informed of a glitch to the “Continue Shopping” link on the PayPal Payment page within our Online Membership Payment System. When you click that link after sending your membership selection to the shopping cart, it returns you to the main page of our website instead of the Online Membership Payment System page so you can continue shopping.
While we are working to resolve this glitch, please just renavigate back to the Online Membership Payment System to continue shopping. Your PayPal Payment cart will have saved your previous membership/donation selections.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Those of you living on the Chatham-side of the lake may be interested in attending the March 12th Public Meeting to review the town-wide survey results for the proposed Town of Chatham Comprehensive Plan. Check out the flyer.
The Winter 2022 KLC News is now available HERE and on our NEWSLETTER page.
Articles include Rising Operational Costs, What Are Restricted Funds, Better Flood Control Measures,
2021 Harvesting Operations, Annual Notice of Copper Sulfate Treatment, ProcellaCor Success,
A Quick Look Back, Ice Safety Reminder, Dates to Remember
Hardly a day goes by without news of rising inflation. We see rising prices of food, gas, building material, cars, almost everything. And of course, it’s no different for the KLC. Our basic operational costs have been rising for years while membership dues have essentially remained the same since 2008 (except a small $15 raise to the basic membership in 2014). The cost of printing, postage, envelopes, gate lock and keys, copper sulfate, equipment maintenance, winter storage, insurance, etc. are all rising. In addition, the KLC continues to transfer $850/month from the General Fund to the Dam Reserve Fund. While last year members generously donated over $75,000 towards the cost of ProcellaCor to successfully treat Eurasian milfoil, the KLC had to spend over $12,000 from the General Fund to make up for the total treatment cost of almost $88,000. And please remember that the KLC receives no additional funding from any private or public agencies or municipalities. Accordingly, we find it necessary to increase each level of membership dues by $25: basic membership to $150, sustaining membership to $200, and benefactor membership to $225. Launch gate keys will remain at $15. We’ll now offer a single business sponsorship level at $200, which includes a basic membership.
We hope you will continue to support the KLC through membership dues and business sponsorships and strongly urge you to consider donating to our restricted funds. Restricted funds include the Dam Reserve Fund (for future improvements, maintenance, and flood control measures at the dam), the Weed Management Fund (to help control the growth of invasive and nuisance aquatic vegetation), the Water Quality Fund (to continue herbicide treatments to control algae growth), and the Fish Stocking Fund (for stocking game fish and habitat).
Thanks for your understanding and continued support.
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