Copper Sulfate will be applied to Kinderhook Lake
Thursday morning, June 27, 2024
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
Copper Sulfate will be applied to Kinderhook Lake
July 4th, Independence Day, is just around the corner. 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, all to take place on Thursday, July 4th.
Kayak Rally
This event is open to all non-motorized vessels – kayaks, rowboats, canoes, paddleboards, rafts, etc. Between 8:00 and 11:00 AM collect tickets from the 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 11:30 AM to be entered into the prize drawing for KLC merchandise.
We could always use a few more lakeshore owners to fly orange flags and hand out raffle tickets in the morning. If you would like to help out, please call Pete at 914-217-6770, and he will provide flags and raffle tickets.
Boat Parade
Start planning to 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. Please note that although the boat parade is open to the entire community, only current KLC members are eligible for prizes.
Ring of Fire
Light your flares and torches along the shoreline at 9:00 PM for a lovely bright ring of fire around the lake. The more flares, the better.
Flares and KLC merchandise will be available from 9:00 am to noon on Thursday, 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.
WATER CHESTNUT HANDPULL POSTPONED TO
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 9am-11am
To help reduce the spread of this aquatic invasive species, a water chestnut hand-pulling event is planned for Saturday, June 29, 9:00 am – 11:00 am SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 9am-11am. We need two dozen volunteers for this event to be successful. Please meet at the north end of the lake with your kayak, canoe, rowboat, raft, or any vessel that can navigate very shallow water. Gloves and perhaps a rake would be helpful, but are not required. A few teams of volunteers may be dispersed to various coves/shorelines around the lake where new water chestnut growth has been identified. Pulled weeds will be transferred to the Eco-Harvester and brought to shore for disposal. In the event of pouring rain or lightning, the ‘pull’ will take place at the same time on Sunday, June 30. Some light refreshments may be available. Please come and be part of the solution.
As in past years, some water chestnuts will be pulled with the Eco-Harvester prior to this event. However, due to the risk of damage to the harvester drum, it cannot be operated in the very shallow water where many of the water chestnuts are growing.
Please note that a second water chestnut hand-pulling event may be needed on Saturday, July 13, 9am to 11am, depending on the success of the June 29 event. Stay tuned and check back here or on Facebook for any potential changes.
Copper Sulfate will be applied to Kinderhook Lake
Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
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 6 & 20 – Membership Days
May 4 & 18 – Membership and Merchandise Days
You can support the many programs that help keep Kinderhook Lake a beautiful community resource by purchasing a KLC membership and making donations to our dedicated funds. At the same time, you pick up your membership poster, launch gate key, and car/trailer sticker; no more waiting for them to arrive by snail mail. Laptops will be available for you to access our new Online Membership and Donation Form. This is also an opportunity to meet and chat with a few KLC Directors.
Please note that KLC logo merchandise will only be available on the May dates.
Please be advised that we will begin to refill Kinderhook Lake on Monday, April 1, 2024, in accordance with our DEC Drawdown Permit. Changes in the water level during the refill are weather dependent: more rain & snow melt = quicker refill; less rain and snowmelt = slower refill.
As of 2024, motor boat operators born after January 1, 1978 must possess a NYS Boating Safety Certificate. Boating safety courses are available online or you can attend the following in-person course.
BOATING SAFETY COURSE ALERT!
April 21, 2024
CASTLETON BOAT CLUB
8am – 5 pm
You MUST register on-line with the following link: https://www.register-ed.com/ev
As a follow-up to the article on Page 4 of the Winter 2024 KLC News (see post below) about establishing a shoreline buffer (aka rain garden) to filter nutrient runoff from entering our lake, here is an article from Solitude Lake Management that offers guidance into the type of shoreline plants that would do best in New York State. Enjoy and please create or upgrade your own shoreline buffer to help improve our water quality.
Beneficial Buffer Plants for New York State
The latest edition of the KLC News is now available on the Newsletters page.
It’s chock full of up-to-date information about how your membership and donation dollars are being put to good use maintaining and improving the lake and the dam.
Don’t miss it.
We are currently seeking one KLC member to join the Board of Directors. Directors actively oversee programs that operate, maintain, and upgrade the dam, maintain high water quality standards, manage the spread of aquatic invasive and native weed species, maintain a positive sport-fish population and habitat, promote recreational water-sports activities, raise funds to support these programs, and much more. If you’ve always wondered how and why it all happens at the lake, you can become part of the decision-making team. Please see Qualifications for KLC Directors and learn how to apply at kinderhooklakecorp.org/board/newdirector.
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