Deal Lake Commission

Deal Lake Commission The DLC was chartered in 1974 by seven shore line towns. Our mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to preserve and restore Deal Lake.

http://www.deallake.org/ Deal Lake’s watershed is over 4400 acres in size. Most of the watershed is developed and comes under the category as being an ‘urban watershed’. Currently, stormwater enters over 4000 storm drain inlets located in seven municipalities and travels through a network of pipes emerging via 250 outfalls that deliver this runoff into a tributary or directly into the lake. As is

the case with many of New Jersey’s coastal lakes, there has been little effort taken over the years to manage runoff prior to its release into Deal Lake or its tributaries. The existing stormwater infrastructure system in fact uses the lake as the primary regional means of flood attenuation. Given that there has historically been little done to address stormwater pollutant loading, the lake also serves as the sole means of passive pollutant removal prior to discharge into the ocean. If an improvement is not achieved in the overall management of stormwater, the lake’s water quality will never improve. Over 98% of our watershed is not covered by any form of stormwater basins. Most of Deal Lake’s problems are rooted in the lack of stormwater controls in the watershed. In essence, Deal Lake has been reduced over the years to a 162 acre stormwater basin. The DLC was chartered in 1974 by the 7 shore line towns. Our mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to preserve and restore Deal Lake and its tributaries as a healthy and stable ecosystem. In addition, control lake levels during heavy storms to the best of our ability with limited ocean tide controls. The DLC maintains a master plan that focuses on solving the problems of Deal Lake, its tributaries, and its 4400 acre watershed. For decades Federal and State governments along with environmental groups have focused on cleaning the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. These efforts have significantly improved ocean water quality and given us cleaner beaches. When we look at current sources of ocean pollution, we realize little attention and money has been given to restore and safe guard our rivers, bays, estuaries, and coastal lakes. These inland waterways are now the primary sources of pollution entering the ocean. The plan brings attention to the problems of Deal Lake and offers solutions to improve the lake’s quality.

Deal Lake Spring Nature Paddle June 6thThe Deal Lake Watershed Alliance paddle of 2026 will be on June 6, 2026, 9-11 AM....
05/27/2026

Deal Lake Spring Nature Paddle June 6th
The Deal Lake Watershed Alliance paddle of 2026 will be on June 6, 2026, 9-11 AM.
Where: Asbury Park Boat Launch near 7-Eleven (1509 Main Street & 7th Ave)
What: Guided paddle tour featuring lake history, fish and wildlife, and an
opportunity to learn about the challenges facing Deal Lake, NJ’s largest coastal
lake.
Why: Deal Lake is beautiful, but we need to realize its health is threatened by
climate change and stormwater runoff pollutants. DLWA is working hard to
ensure the future health of the lake for years to come.
How: Nominal cost ($5) if you bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. You
can also rent a kayak for a discounted rate from Paddle Time Kayaks. DLWA will
also provide a $10 discount on the rental. To register, please visit
www.paddletimekayaks.com/services/dlwa.
Please email Guide Bob at [email protected] to sign up.

NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE :The May 14th DLC Meeting date has been changed to MAY 21. May DLC Meeting date – 5/21/26 ...
05/12/2026

NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE :
The May 14th DLC Meeting date has been changed to MAY 21.

May DLC Meeting date – 5/21/26 @ 7:00PM
Meeting will be conducted in HYBRID FORMAT

Zoom Link info is here: https://deallake.org/dlc-zoom-teleconference/
To join the meeting using video, your FULL name must be visible on the Zoom screen.

The location of meeting is:
Interlaken Town Hall
100 Grasmere Ave
Interlaken, NJ 07712

Please note:
The Meeting Agenda will be posted 48 Hours prior to the meeting on the Deal Lake Commission website.

DLC GOOSE POPULATION CONTROL PROJECT HAS BEGUN.YOU CAN HELP. PLEASE. This important DLC initiative is done in conjunctio...
05/07/2026

DLC GOOSE POPULATION CONTROL PROJECT HAS BEGUN.
YOU CAN HELP. PLEASE.

This important DLC initiative is done in conjunction with all seven lake towns to help reduce the goose population around Deal Lake.
There are many reasons to manage the geese population around the lake.
Canada Geese, on average, drop between 1 to 1.5 pounds of f***s every day! Droppings can carry e.coli, salmonella and other bacteria harmful to humans and pets.

Geese are major contributors of Phosphorus and Nitrogen in waterways. These nutrients come directly from goose excrement and cause lake eutrophication.

The DLC and the USDA ( US Dept of Agriculture) have entered into a contract again this year to have the USDA addle goose eggs on private and public property on Deal Lake, as long as the property owner has given the USDA permission to go on their property to treat the eggs.

How You Can Help The DLC with the USDA/DLC Initiative

1) If you receive a letter from the USDA asking for you to sign a permission form that gives them permission to go on your property to treat a nest that has been spotted; please sign and send the form back ASAP. Eggs hatch. : )

2) If you see an active goose nest, please notify the DLC via our web site at [email protected].

Enter the following information:
Subject:
Goose Nest Sighting

Your Message:
Provide information that will help the USDA (paddling by kayak) to locate the nest. Please include the specific address or as close to it as you can.

If you would like to know more about how nests are treated please see our web site:
http://deallake.org/geese-control/

Thanks so much for your help!

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05/07/2026

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Special Public Zoom Meeting – Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 11:30AMThe purpose of this is meeting is as follows:To Authorize ...
04/27/2026

Special Public Zoom Meeting – Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 11:30AM

The purpose of this is meeting is as follows:

To Authorize the Award of Bid to Furnish and Deliver Manufactured Treatment Devices for the Deal Lake Commission

Click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84731272333 to join the meeting.

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PLEASE DON'T FERTILIZE DEAL LAKE This is the time of year when many homeowners are cleaning up their yards, fixing up t...
04/13/2026

PLEASE DON'T FERTILIZE DEAL LAKE



This is the time of year when many homeowners are cleaning up their yards, fixing up their flower beds and pepping up their lawns. Some lawns need a little more TLC than others, and many people tend to turn to fertilizer to help them along.

If you plan to fertilize your lawn, keep in mind that the type of fertilizer you use and how and when you apply it can have a big impact on the environment around you. Fertilizer contains nutrients that plants need, such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. If not applied properly, those nutrients can be carried away by stormwater runoff and washed into lakes and ponds. Those nutrients are causing too much plant growth in our surface water, which can cause real damage.

Suggestions For Use of Fertilizers

Follow Timing Restrictions on package: Avoid applying fertilizer during hot summer months (July/August) and before heavy rains.
Create Buffer Zones: Leave a strip of natural, uncut grass or plants near the shore to absorb nutrients.
Avoid Over-watering: Excessive watering can wash fertilizers into storm drains and directly into lakes, as explained on this website.
Test Soil First: Only apply fertilizer if necessary, as recommended by this resource page : https://njaes.rutgers.edu/FS633/

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I left in September. I flew to South America. I just got back. The nest is still here.

I'm an osprey. I've been nesting on this platform — the one on the pole near the river, or the one on top of the cell tower, or the one on the channel marker in the bay — for years. Every fall I leave. Every spring I come back. Same nest. Same mate, if she made it through the winter.

🦅 The flight south covers a long stretch of coastline and river corridors. I don't fly at night. I don't cross open ocean if I can help it. I eat fish the entire way — hovering over water, folding my wings, and diving feet-first. My outer toe is reversible. I can grip a fish with two toes on each side and rotate it headfirst in flight to cut the drag.

The nest I'm returning to is massive. We've been adding to it every year — sticks, seaweed, bark, rope, whatever we find. Some osprey nests have been in continuous use for decades. The platform barely holds it anymore.

This week I'm repairing. Bringing sticks. Rearranging the cup. She'll arrive a few days after me. Within a couple of weeks, eggs.

🌊 If you live near water:

- Look for a large raptor hovering over a river, lake, or bay — then plunging feet-first. That's me
- Nest platforms on poles are installed specifically for ospreys. If you see one, check it this week. The tenants are likely home
- Osprey populations dropped sharply decades ago and recovered after key protections were put in place. The platform programs helped finish the job

I flew a long way to come back to a pile of sticks on a pole.

Same nest. Same mate. Same fish. 🐟

A big thanks to over 65 folks that helped out during our Deal Lake Spring Clean-up today! One the best weather days fo...
04/04/2026

A big thanks to over 65 folks that helped out during our Deal Lake Spring Clean-up today! One the best weather days for a clean up we ever had.

The weather and dedication of our volunteers lead to an awesome clean up effort as you can see with the piles of trash along the curbs and clean Lake.

You’ll see more folks out there this week and next weekend finishing as we finish up some areas not covered today.

A big shout out to the Wanamassa PTA for their great turn out as well as our friends at Stroke your eco.

A big thanks to Bar and company for their discount coupons for all of our clean up participants!

Thanks from the DLC.

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100 Grasmere Avenue
Interlaken, NJ
07712

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+17325390743

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