Issues Facing the Lake

We have become increasingly alarmed about a number of  serious issues that threaten the life of this precious resource. Weed overgrowth, bank erosion, pollution, run off , fouling, silting , lack of law enforcement and apathy toward protecting this exceptional recreational and natural resource are some of the matters we are concerned about.

Combating Water Chestnuts in Deal Lake
Dr. Sousa, the environmental consultant to the Deal Lake Commission, has created an informational pamphlet on how to combat Water Chesnut in Dean Lake. Please down load and use.


     

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Missions Accomplished:

THE   WEED  HARVESTER COMETH !
          
Silting and weeds smothered the lake throughout 2006-2008..

The weed growth  grows worse each  year since the lake is silting in and getting more shallow. . Weeds received more sunlight and thus became  even more prolific in 2008. Watch for them in 2009,
Contact us :  click below
Friends of Deal Lake
Post Office Box 209
Allenhurst, New Jersey 07712



$4,300. 00 was raised toward the purchase of an aerator  for the lake.
But perhaps more importantly, the Regatta brought people  together
from all the municipalities surrounding the lake and sparked awareness of the the lake's issues.


FODL thanks Mark Fleming and Eileen Chapman for their terrific efforts in organizing this special lakeside event.

Donations are graciously accepted and needed to further the work of the  Friends of Deal Laket

    Mail donations  to address above.
After much public outcy and consideration by the Deal Lake Commission, the weeds in the most overgrown area of the lake
( between Sunset and Wickapecko),  were treated  and finally harvested in August 2008.
Friends of Deal Lake.
Want to be a member of
The Friends of Deal Lake ?
click here

The Light Up the Lake" fund- raising regatta brought hundreds of neighbors and  guests together for a great cause and a delightful evening of  food, drinks and socializing on the lake.




Regatta photo credits to: Doug Forbes

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Special  thanks to:

             M STUDIO LLC.
              Asbury Park

  for creating the logo for our letterhead.
FRIENDS OF DEAL LAKE
NEXT  GENERAL MEMEBERSHIP MEETING

      Thursday, June 25, 2009
  7 pm

    Interlaken Boro Hall, Interlaken, NJ
  DEAL  LAKE  CLEAN UP

June 28, 2009
9am  TO  NOON

Meet at  the Asbury Park Boat Ramp
  West of Main St. and 7th Ave.

Help us clean up debris.

Clean up supplies and lunch provided.
     (Click for more info)



     Meeting minutes ( click)

Mission Statement

The Friends of Deal Lake are a collaboration of neighbors whose goals are to rejuvenate and preserve the lake; educate the community about this unique ecosystem; and ensure that measures are taken to restore and maintain Deal Lake for generations to come.


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtfully committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." 
Margaret Mead
WaterchestnutFlier_Deal_Lake.pdf
WaterchestnutFlier_Deal_Lake.pdf