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.

Please note that the next DLC meeting will be held VIRTUAL ONLY.June 18 @ 7:00PM on Zoom.Click: https://deallake.org/dlc...
06/12/2026

Please note that the next DLC meeting will be held VIRTUAL ONLY.
June 18 @ 7:00PM on Zoom.
Click: https://deallake.org/dlc-zoom-teleconference/ to see info about attending the meeting virtually.

Contained below is connection information for Deal Lake Commission meetings conducted via teleconference using the Zoom platform. Join Zoom Meeting: This will allow citizens to participate in the m…

Operating Any Boat with a Motor on Freshwater Lakes in NJ To operate any motorized vessel on New Jersey's freshwater la...
06/10/2026

Operating Any Boat with a Motor on Freshwater Lakes in NJ



To operate any motorized vessel on New Jersey's freshwater lakes (non-tidal waters), you must have both a New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate and a state Motorboat/Jet Ski License (a specific endorsement on your driver's license). Non-motorized vessels like canoes and kayaks do not require a license.

After passing your safety course, you must apply to the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)for a non-tidal license (which simply adds an endorsement to your NJ driver's license (or non-driver ID).

The Requirement:After passing your safety course, you must apply to the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) for a non-tidal license (which simply adds an endorsement to your NJ driver's license or non-driver ID).

How to Get It: Visit an NJ MVC location with your Boating Safety Certificate, 6 points of ID, and the $18 fee
See the NJ web site https://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicles/boating.htm

Next DLC MeetingJune DLC Meeting date –June 18 @ 7:00PM in Hybrid FormatClick: https://deallake.org/dlc-zoom-teleconfere...
05/12/2026

Next DLC Meeting
June DLC Meeting date –June 18 @ 7:00PM in Hybrid Format
Click: https://deallake.org/dlc-zoom-teleconference/ to see info about attending the meeting virtually.

Meeting Location:
Interlaken Town Hall
100 Grasmere Ave
Interlaken, NJ 07712

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!

Please subscribe today to receive our monthly E newsletter by visiting: https://deallake.org/newsletter/The Deal Lake Co...
05/07/2026

Please subscribe today to receive our monthly E newsletter by visiting:
https://deallake.org/newsletter/
The Deal Lake Commission likes to keep the public informed about our activities, volunteer opportunities and to provide useful resource materials to you.
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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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