The Spring 2018 KLC News is now available HERE and on our NEWSLETTERS page.
Articles include: Rain Gardens – Function and Form Create a Beautiful Solution, Spring Projects Completed, NYSFOLA, Mitigate Nutrient Pollution, KLC Community Lake Day, Volunteering, Growing Health Concerns Due to HABs, Monitoring Our Fish Population, Aquatic Weed Mapping, We Need You, Dates to Remember
To help reduce the spread of this aquatic invasive species, a water chestnut hand-pulling event is planned for Saturday, June 23, 9:00 am – 11:00 am. We need two dozen volunteers for this event to be successful. As in past years, please meet at the north end of the lake with your kayak, canoe, rowboat, raft, or any vessel that can navigate very shallow water. Don’t forget heavy gloves and perhaps a rake. Pulled weeds will be transferred to the ECO-Harvester and brought to shore for disposal. This year, a few teams of volunteers may be dispersed to various coves around the lake where water chestnut growth has been identified. Light refreshments will be provided. In the event of pouring rain, the ‘pull’ will take place at the same time on Sunday, June 24. Please come and be part of the solution.
Why don’t we pull the water chestnuts with the ECO-Harvester? Two reasons: (1) Our DEC permit does not allow it, and (2) There is a risk of damage to the harvester drum if we run it in the shallow water where most of the water chestnuts are growing.
Time to get your boats and gear ready!! On Sunday, April 1st, the sluice gate will be closed and the flashboards installed on the dam so the lake can start rising to summer level. The speed of the rise will be dependent on rain and snowmelt, so please be sure to complete any shoreline projects by the end of this weekend.
The Winter 2018 KLC News is now available HERE and on our NEWSLETTERS page.
Articles include Kinderhook Creek Designated an Inland Waterway, Trapa Natan Eradication, New Season and New Horizons, Annual Notice of Copper Sulfate Treatment, Successes of 2017, Achieving Outstanding Stewardship Results, Placement of Member Posters and Trailer Stickers, Supporting Business Sponsors, and an Ice Safety Reminder
It’s always sad to see the lake draining to winter levels, but remember how much fun you had on the lake this past summer and that next summer will be here before you know it. Fall is usually a beautiful time of year and is also time for a few important reminders:
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
The weather was perfect this year for the long July 4th weekend. The lake was crowded with boaters enjoying time with family and friends. Here are the results of the July 4th events.
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About 30 kayakers participated in the Kayak Rally to collect tickets from around the lake. Nicole Farmer won $50 in KLC merchandise, Jen Dubray won $30 in KLC merchandise, and Megan & Justin Carhart won $15 in KLC merchandise.
The Boat Parade was huge – more than a dozen decorated boats participated. Pat Tanner and Family won $50 in KL merchandise for the Most Patriotic Boat. The Kirk and Vennard families won $50 in KL merchandise for the Most Original Boat. Scott Langer and Family/Friends won 4 tickets to Family Day at Wicked Good Foods for the Funniest Boat.
The Annual Ring of Fire took place after dark, even on One Tree Island. |
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