Successful Water Chestnut Cleanup



A group of your neighbors came together Saturday afternoon, August 15th, to remove a large patch of water chestnuts that were found in the Northwest corner of the lake recently.

See the full photo album in the DLA website Photos tab, or click here.

rosete which is the part of the plant that floats on the surface.
The rosete, part of the plant that floats on the surface

If you see water chestnuts in the lake anytime, please gently pull the plant out trying to get all of the root system. Then the plant will need to be disposed of properly - not in the watershed. Would you also please alert the DLA to the fact that you found water chestnuts so we can stay on top of them in the future.

Watch this video for more information.

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Upcoming DLA Rowing Feast Route Map


Map courtesy of Kim Roberts

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Duane Lake Association is on facebook

 Did you know the DLA is now on facebook?  Follow us!


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Two fox kits with mange

Some of you may have noticed two young foxes near Schoharie Turnpike and the Duane Lake/W Duane Lake Rd area. They are living under the shed of a nearby lake resident and appear to have mange. The resident is working with a wildlife rehabilitation service to treat them and, if needed, safely relocate them.

Because mange makes it hard for the fox kits to regulate their body temperature, you may see them lying on dark surfaces to stay warm. The disease is painful, but very treatable if caught early.

For now, the plan is to feed them for a few days and then add medication to their food, provided by the wildlife rehabilitation service. Please avoid feeding them so they learn to come to one reliable food source. This will help ensure they get the treatment they need.



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Dam ownership voting underway

Duane Lake Association members, please find your Election Runner voter request which was distributed by email on Saturday, June 27th, 2026.  Association bylaws require an active 2026 DLA household membership for participation in the vote.  One vote per household.  Voting closes end of day, Saturday, July 11th.

Depending on your email client and/or internet service provider, you may find the email delivers from "no_reply@electionrunner.com" or the "Duane Lake Association."

If you do not find a voter request in your email inbox, and you have first checked your email junk or spam folder, please contact the Association at duanelakeassoc@gmail.com. Please provide your name and primary email address you would like your vote sent to.  If you found your voter request email in your junk or spam folder, please add the Duane Lake Association to your contacts. 

Non-members or inactive members, if you would like to participate in the vote, please join or renew your membership by July 9th, 2026.  Time is running out to use the post mail membership form on the DLA website, found here MEMBERSHIP.  Alternatively, the PayPal QR code option allows you to join or renew instantly.

Remember, voting closes end of day, Saturday, July 11th.

We've extending the voting window by 2 days to allow those who've expressed interest in joining or renewing a chance to get their payment in and ballots returned.  Thank you to those who've joined or renewed 2026 membership!

If you have questions or need assistance, please email us using the link above.

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Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

Thank you Dave Vincent!  If you do not have a subscription to The Daily Gazette and would like to read about James Duane, click here...James Duane and His Offspring

 

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Neighborhood alert: Bear sighting

An adolescent bear has been spotted in the vicinity of North Mansion Road and West Duane Lake intersection this evening at approximately 8:30pm.  Please be vigilant!

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