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The Kinderhook Lake Corporation has become aware of the concerns for invasive aquatic species being found in ponds, lakes and rivers throughout the region, and several that are already present in Kinderhook Lake. Some species are so small, you may not see them or realize they are hitching a ride with you on your boat, trailer or fishing gear.
The Corporation is currently evaluating alternative methods to help stop the spread of invasive species entering Kinderhook Lake. Education appears to be the logical first step, along with following some general procedures to help protect our waters. To this end, the KLC has arranged for a presentation on invasive aquatic species by DEC Regional Fisheries Manager, Chris VanMaaren, at our Informational Meeting on June 29th, 10:00 AM at the KLIA Hall. All members, their families and friends are invited to attend. In addition, the link in the right-hand column will take you to a list of general procedures you can follow to help stop invasive aquatic hitchhikers.
Together we hope to make a difference.
Septic system effluent entering our lake is one of the highest contributors to weed growth and reduced water quality. Please protect our lake and your property values by having your septic tank cleaned this spring.
The Kinderhook Lake Corporation has arranged for pumping of septic tanks for a discounted rate of $245 (+tax) for KLC members. If interested, please leave your name, lake address and contact phone number with Rick Theriault at 518-573-5088 or ric1129@
You will be contacted by Fix Family Enterprises to schedule your pump-out during the month of June.
Pumping will be scheduled weekdays only and tank access covers must be exposed and accessible.
A minimum of 20 septic tanks must be pumped to receive the discounted price.
This service is provided by Fix Family Enterprises, Ltd. of Valatie, NY, and is not a service provided by the KLC.
A summary of issues discussed at the April 2013 Board Meeting:
- Financial and membership reports
- Progress of DEC permit for dam reconstruction
- Committee selected to monitor dam reconstruction activities
- Prevention of invasive aquatic species, DEC meeting
- Review of options to limit lake access at Rose St.
- Water quality treatments and associated DEC permits
- June membership meeting agenda, speaker, member notification
- July 4th events, responsibilities, kayak races added on July 6th
- Summer picnic / fund raiser, responsibilities
The April 2013 KLC Newsletter is now available online HERE and on the NEWSLETTERS page.
Reminder: Starting in July, newsletters will be emailed/sent to KLC members only.
On Saturday morning, April 13th, volunteers gathered for several hours to do a large-scale clean up of the Rt. 28 launch site. Volunteers continued the removal of overgrown brush, vines and trash from Rt. 28 all the way to the dam that was started weeks earlier by Steve Sigler and Lisa Benfield. Bernie Kelleher operated the backhoe realigning boulders to expand the parking area and pile brush to be removed by the Town. The backhoe was even used to straighten the bent frame of the cutter boat trailer. Mike Francour and family gathered construction debris and transported it to the county waste station. Signs were reattached to the gate, the new lock was installed on the gate and the KLC boats were launched.
The KLC wishes to thank the following volunteers for taking time on a Saturday morning to help make the launch a place we can all be proud of: (in alphabetical order) Lisa Benfield, Ken Bosen, Russ Camadine, Bill and Teri Cleary, Mike Franceour and family, Bernie Kelleher, Tim Kelly, Dan and Robin Langer, Drew Nelson and family, Steve Sigler, Fran Sindlinger (thanks for the coffee and donuts), Rick Thieriault, Jack “the Mayor” Warner, Mike and Jill Weldon, Paul WInslow, (apologies if we forgot anyone). Additional photos are posted on the GALLERY page of our website.
In light of recent concerns regarding preserving our fish population, reducing the potential of invasive aquatic species entering the Lake and keeping our Lake enjoyable for all members, the KLC is instituting several new guidelines.
- Fishing tournaments will not be permitted on Kinderhook Lake without written permission in advance from the KLC Board of Directors. In addition, all tournament attendees must be current KLC Members. Please contact Russ Camadine at camadinep164@yahoo.com 30 days in advance if you wish to sponsor a fishing tournament.
- Launch gate keys are for KLC members only. Please do not share keys with non-members or you risk losing your gate privileges. Remember to lock the gate after every use to prevent non-member access.
- In response to member’s suggestions at last summer’s public meetings, the KLC has adopted new “Recreation Guidelines.” The guidelines will be posted at various access points around the lake and can be viewed by clicking the link in the sidebar to the right..
A summary of issues discussed at the March 2013 Board Meeting:
- Financial and membership reports
- Prevention of invasive aquatic species entering the lake
- Appointment of a new Board member
- Adoption of Recreation Guidelines and new Launch Site signage
- Review of upcoming water quality treatments
- June membership meeting agenda and DEC speaker
- July 4th events, adding July 5th kayak races
- Summer picnic / fund raiser
- NYS Boater Safety Course
- April newsletter articles
- Fish stocking
The KLC is proud to announce that it will once again be sponsoring a NYS Boater Safety Course this coming summer. The course is designed as a comprehensive boating course, teaching the fundamentals of safe boating operation. It is an 8-hour class and anyone over the age of 10 can attend at no cost.
The course will be taught on Saturday, June 15th, at the KLIA Hall, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Please bring a bag lunch as there will only be about 30 minutes for lunch. Your instructors will be Rob and Marian Williams, who have taught this course at the KLIA hall for many years.
If you are interested in attending, please send an email with contact information to Rob and Marian at ber01098@fairpoint.net or call 518-784-3024. Pre-registration is required no later than June 1st. A minimum of 10 attendees are required and the class will be cancelled if less than 10 enroll.
A copy of the 2013 edition of the “New York Safe Boating Textbook: A Course on the Safe Operation of Boats and Personal Watercraft” can be downloaded to your computer, phone, or tablet. Hard copy textbooks will be available at the class for those who would like one. We are encouraging you to be green by using the electronic copy of the textbook. Please let Rob and Marian know when you send them your contact information if you will be using an electronic textbook or need a hard copy.
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