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Klinger Lake Association News & Information
P.O. Box 176, White Pigeon, MI 49099
Board of Directors - 2018 Annual Meeting
Keep Klinger Lake Clean – No Yard Waste – No Trash – No Phosphorus Fertilizer
2020 Fireworks Celebration
The date for the 2020 Fireworks has been set for July 4, with a rain date of July 5.
Please support the fireworks by making your donation now by mail or online.
~~ Thanks for your support from your Klinger Lake Association! ~~
Please support the fireworks by making your donation now by mail or online.
~~ Thanks for your support from your Klinger Lake Association! ~~
Klinger Lake Fireworks Update
There is no denying that things have been unusual around Klinger Lake thus far in 2020. Social distancing guidelines have motivated many of us to eliminate or significantly reduce our face-to-face interactions. As early as March, the Klinger Lake Association Board began discussing what impact COVID-19 would have on our annual fireworks display. With safety of the volunteers who make the event possible as our highest priority, we created plans to enable us to host the fireworks.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently issued permits for the show, which is planned for July 4th at dusk (with July 5th as a rain date). The DNR permits require the following actions:
What can you do?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently issued permits for the show, which is planned for July 4th at dusk (with July 5th as a rain date). The DNR permits require the following actions:
- There will be NO PARKING along the sides of the road leading to the DNR Public Access
- Signs will be posted along with bright yellow DO NOT ENTER tape
- Strict enforcement by St Joseph County Sheriff’s Deputies on July 4th/5th
- Parking for the public launch will be limited to open spots in the parking lot
- There will be NO PARKING signs posted on Crooked Creek and Strawser roads
What can you do?
- Continue to support the Klinger Lake Fireworks with your donations
- Spread the word that due to State of Michigan COVID-19 guidelines, attendance at the 2020 Klinger Lake Fireworks show will be extremely restricted
- Welcome to the Klinger Lake Association Web Site -- This is the place to get the latest news about Klinger Lake. We invite you to "Like" us using the link at the top of this page.
- The 2020 Annual Meeting was held online via Zoom. If you missed the meeting, you can watch or listen to a recording of it on the Meeting Minutes page.
- The approved minutes of the June 8, 2020 meeting of the KLA Board of Directors are available on the Meeting Minutes page.
- A new message has been shared by Mike Needham, president of the Klinger Lake Association. Please visit "From the President" to read it.
- Visit the Lake News page for information on upcoming road work in the lake area.
- Concerned about weeds floating onto your beach? KLA water quality expert Mike Needham has done some research about it and shares his findings in this online article (with pictures of the two most common weeds that are showing up).
- When you need something, please support our Directory Advertisers! They help pay the cost of publishing the Directory as well as the various services we provide. You can view their listings online. Please use the Directory Index page to find a business or service that you are looking for, or you can try our own search engine (see above). Please don't forget to tell them you saw their listing in the Directory or on our web site!
- Do your part to help keep Klinger clean! Visit the Lake Environment Page for some important tips.
- Don't be a victim! Keep buildings and vehicles locked at all times. Do not leave valuable items in your vehicle where they can be seen. If you see possible criminal activity, please call the Sheriff's Office Central Dispatch at 269-467-4195. If you see something, say something.
- Launching your boat at Klinger Lake? Please watch this YouTube video to learn how to help prevent the spread of invasive plants. Also, please remember that power loading is not allowed.
- Meet your friends on Facebook! The "Klinger Lake" group is for everyone, and "I Miss Klinger Lake b/c it's the most chill place there is", is especially for young adults. If you have problems joining a group, use our contact form to send us a message so we can help you. There is also a Facebook page for the Klinger Lake Association which we encourage you to "Like" if you want to receive updates from us.
Report emergencies, including significant chemical and oil spills, to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department by calling 911. You can also reach them at (269) 467-9045. The office is open 24/7. The non-emergency number is (269) 467-4195.
The Klinger Lake Association is a voluntary organization made up of residents and friends of Klinger Lake.
The Mission of the Klinger Lake Association is to preserve, protect and improve Klinger Lake and surrounding property, and to keep all members informed of activities and conditions affecting the welfare of the area.
PLEASE JOIN THE KLINGER LAKE ASSOCIATION TODAY!
The Klinger Lake Association is a voluntary organization made up of residents and friends of Klinger Lake.
The Mission of the Klinger Lake Association is to preserve, protect and improve Klinger Lake and surrounding property, and to keep all members informed of activities and conditions affecting the welfare of the area.
PLEASE JOIN THE KLINGER LAKE ASSOCIATION TODAY!