Important Dates/Events to Note
September 1st ---- Monthly water quality sampling + E-coli testing
September 18th -- Second Annual Diamond Lake Open Water Challenge Swim (look under "Links" tab for more information or to enter)
September 20th -- DLA Board Meeting - DLYC @ 7PM - Members welcome to attend
Water Quality Test and E-coli Testing
August 31, 2010
Tomorrow morning, September 1st, Progressive A&E will be collecting the monthly samples for monitoring water quality.
In addition to the samples done monthly, there will be samples drawn to test for E-coli bacteria. This testing will be done in sites where groups of people typically anchor and swim.
Information on the results will be available later in September.
Retreatment of Invasive Weeds
July 23, 2010
Notice: Aquatic Weed Control will be retreating select areas of the lake on July 27th and/or July 28th. A map of the areas to be retreated is available for viewing on the website under the About Diamond Lake.Contract Renewal -- Diamond Lake Weed Control
June 28, 2010
The four Townships serving Diamond Lake: Calvin, Jefferson, Lagrange and Penn have approved the resolution to extend the Diamond Lake Weed Control program for an additional 5 years. With this approval, the Townships will collect fees from property owners ($50 lake front or $25 backlot), which will appear on your tax bill each year.
Water Safety Report -- DLA Annual Meeting
June 22, 2010
At the D.L.A. Annual Meeting it was reported that the Cass County Sheriff's Department, Marine Division spent 220 hours on the lake. They issued 316 compliance inspections; 3 tickets; 4 warnings; 2 PFD citations; 10 warnings for boater registration compliance.
There was a question as to whether there is a noise ordinance on the lake and the deputy said there was none.
Personal Water Craft can be on the water after 8AM and must be off the water at dusk. Shooting off fireworks without a permit is illegal in Michigan.
Any violations or complaints can be reported to the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 269-445-8644.
Have a Safe and Fun Summer!
Annual Diamond Lake Fireworks Celebration
June 19, 2010
The 2010 display is scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd at 10:30pm (rain or high wind date is Sunday, July 4th). The display will be located near the first private island south of the Park Shore shoreline.
Spectators using boats must stay at least 300 yards away from the shooting. For safety reasons, this area must be cleared at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.
The fireworks celebration keeps getting better and better thanks to your help. The fireworks display is completely dependent on contributions from area residents and businesses. We extend our grateful appreciation to all that contribured. Our goal is to make each show bigger and better than the previous year. As more residents and local businesses participate, we have the potential to be one of the largest fireworks displays in the area.
Please make a conscious effort to make your donation for the 2010 fireworks display as soon as possible. Those who donate prior to July 12th will be included on the Donors List published on the website. You can click on Join DLA above and make a contribution online or you can make your check payable to "Diamond Lake Association" and mail to: Diamond Lake Association, P.O. Box 122, Cassopolis, MI 49031-0122
Thanks to Fire Cheif Jeff Locke for his guidance and approval. Thanks to the LaGrange Township Board for their continued support and approval. Thank you to Doug Martin (Martin Unlimited) for installing and removing the walkway from the shore to the island.
If you have any concerns about the Weather and its effect on the fireworks display, please check our website www.dlacassopolis.org where we will post any changes or delays.
We are looking forward to another spectacular show! Enjoy the display and have a safe and happy summer!
Diamond Lake Association Board