Author: Chris Sellers

Trustee

Spot Weed Management – Wednesday July 29

There will be isolated spot treatments of Lake Diane for weed management Wednesday, July 29th. Only the areas of the lake that deemed unsatisfactory were revisited today. Signage is typically based on a distance from treatment area since it is a localized treatment  No widespread restrictions expected based on the treatment approach.

The provider (SOLitude in this case) usually asks to remain out of the water in the treated areas to avoid interruption from the treatment and application See posted signs for details.

If your area is treated – heed recommendations on the posted signs in those areas.

2026 Golf Cart Winners and Photos

Winners:

1st. Place Cart #6 | Ghostbusters
2nd. Place Cart #5 | Snoopy
3rd. Place Cart #9 | Bee Nice

Thank you to the people who participated in the annual golf car parade, and looking forward to next year

-volunteer sponsors

2026 Lake Diane Drone Show – %%POSTPONED%%%

From the great volunteer group comes a Drone Show for the holiday.

 

POSTPONED  –  Show will not occur on July 05

 

 

Map of drown show viewing

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE DRONE SHOW over Lake Diane as we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday!

Duration: 15-20 minutes

Start: ~10:00pm

Viewing: Northern 3/4 of Lake Diane waters and land (see blowup map of viewing area)

Restrictions: The waters between Woodbridge Road and Mindy Lane and the end of the Mindy Lane Peninsula will be shut down to boat traffic. See Map

The launch and show flight area will have a NO BOATS

Closed Waterway 8-~10:30

Closed Waterway 8-~10:30

section that will be marked with water buoys.  Stay out or else the show will be shut down.

 

Hundreds of illuminated drones will fly in coordinated formations and create images, animations, and effects synchronized to music in the night sky. The show is best viewed from the designated viewing areas shown on the event map. Drone shows are generally quieter than fireworks, though you’ll hear some buzzing from the drones and any accompanying music or narration. The performance lasts about 15-20 minutes. For safety, drones will remain within a restricted flight area. Please do not enter closed or barricaded zones. Personal drones are prohibited during the event for safety reasons. Cameras and phones are welcome. Night mode can help capture better photos and videos. The drone show is weather dependent. Any schedule updates will be posted on social media.

Weed Management Treatment – Turn off irrigation

June 2026 treatment areas

This map is used to give GPS coordinates to treatment process – this information is locked in.

`26 Treatment scheduled for Monday  June 22nd 

rescheduled from June 17th – weather permitting

Flag Posting is used to share public information and does not indicate treatment areas  – any updates will be posted here and on LDCA facebook:

  1.  notify the public and landowners of the treatment and restrictions as a result for the safety of animals, plants, and humans
  2. help the navigators on the boats see where the GPS locations are for treatment and non-treatment.  

 

Flag placement will not be accurate to the lot lines of your property.  Treatment is done via GPS navitgation.   Flags are also placed in regions to be treated and regions to not be treated.   For example, 10 lots in a row may only have two flags.   Moving the flags will not cause a change in treatment as it is only used to help orient the navigators and not the GPS location of treatment.   If you observe a section is grossly incorrectly treated (ie. an entire area is skipped) please notify the LDCA board to have it corrected ASAP while the treatment is happening (i.e within minutes if possible).  An example of an error to notify is if there are no signs on your lots or neighbors lots and there is supposed to be a spray and non spray in that area.   Do not notify if your lot is missing a sign – check the signs around you to the map as it may be part of a larger region of multiple lots. 

 

Here is an example flyer from years past.

2025 treatment flag

Please ensure your irrigation systems are turned off Monday and follow the posting on your lawn or check back here or with LDCA for restrictions

 

The LDCA is happy to announce that the permit and logistics for approval for weed treatment has been granted.

 

For information about being part of the program next year, please visit Lake, Water Quality, and Weed Management

 

 

Lake Diane Independence Weekend Drone Show – Update April 2026

We thrilled to announce that Lake Diane will have a drone show in celebration of Independence Day!
The event will take place on
Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The group will not be doing our usual door-to-door collection as they will be using all of the funds collected last year.
They are currently working with Great Lakes Drone Co. to get logistics and details which we will share at a later time.

Goose Nest inventory and Management : April 2026

This year LDCA again obtained an EGLE/DNR permit to inventory and manage the volume of Canada Goose families on the waterways of Lake Diane. Trained members of LDCA and volunteers will be canvassing the shorelines of Lake Diane and adjoining tributaries under permit throughout April.

If you see a nesting pair of Canada Geese (not other water fowl) please notify one of the LDCA board members with the location and when you saw the pair. All activities MUST be inventoried under permit to avoid undue impact to our ecosystem and balance.  The goal is to manage the population for proper ecological balance (fecal levels), not eradicate waterfowl.

For information about the permit, intended outcomes, and program in general, please see : https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/wildlife/wildlife-permits/canada-geese-permits

January 2026 Board Minutes

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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING January 10th, 2026

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jerry Agrusa, President
Al Vitous, Vice President – via phone Jim Watt, Treasurer
Nancy Bell, Secretary
Scott Coakley, Trustee
Chris Sellers, Trustee

ABSENT:

Kevin Mack, Trustee

The meeting was called to order at by President, Jerry Agrusa at TTT at 9:00. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the December meeting was read. The minutes were approved by Jerry Agrusa-seconded by Jim Watt. All agreed and the December minutes were approved as written.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The Treasurer’s report was read by Jim Watt. The park’s tax assessment bill for the roads was paid. This is year 4 of the 10 year assessment. Jerry made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as written. Chris seconded. All in favor in the report was approved as written.

MEMBERSHIP: No change

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

The below will be listed on the 2026 Newsletter: Goose Egg roundup – April date tbd
Dues and water treatment spray – due May 15th LDCA Annual meeting – June 13th

Garage Sale – June 20th
Boaters Safety Class – ?? Register at 8:30 am at S. Hillsdale Community Ctr Golf Cart Parade/Rally – July 4th 11:30 registration at Shelter House *
Poker Run – July 4th 2:30 register beforehand *
Golf Outing – (Suburban Golf Club) – July ?? *
Family Picnic at the Shelter House – August 8th
Reverse Raffle – August 15th *
Lake Diane Wine Crawl – September 5th
Poker Run – September 6th *
Trick or Treat – October 23rd *
Music Jam – 3rd Wednesday in June-September *
*LDCA – non-sponsored events

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD)

Kevin and Jerry met with the lawyer. He has prior experience and is currently doing this on other lakes. A letter that will be mailed to Amboy Township. This is a FYI to notify them of attempt to pursue SAD for aquatic weed control on Lake Diane. The lawyer provided a petition form for aquatic weed control at Lake Diane that will need to be filled out by owners. Then a committee would be set up for the SAD project. This committee will have 1 or 2 board members but also Lake Diane property owners. Then this committee can start collecting petition signatures.

There will be public meetings to voice comments. This is for a period of 5 years – auto renewing after 2 public hearings at the sunset of the first 5 year term. There is also opportunity to cancel it. Required is at least 5O% of the land owners affected by SAD.

OLD BUSINESS
AQUATIC LIFE:
Mike Kroll confirmed he received the affidavits that were mailed last year. He is verifying to see if all signatures were received. Solitude is not aware of any change from EGLE for weed treatment spray for the 2026 year. Cheryl Remesik will continue the water testing in 2026. 2025 results will be received in March after state publishes it. Jerry will get the information for the permit for the Goose Egg round up.

PARKS:

Nothing to report

NEW BUSINESS:
Friends of LD contacted LDCA. Amboy Township Fire Department has ice rescue suits that are dry rotted. Friends is making a $500 donation to replace them and asked if we would consider matching their gift. Because this is Goodwill for a water rescue and we live on a lake, Jerry Agrusa made the following motion:

to match Friends contribution to the hyperthermia suit for the township of Woodbridge Fire Dept in the amount up to $500

Scott seconded it. All agreed and the motion was approved.

The Newsletter form and activity dates were discussed. Some dates are unconfirmed till we hear back from the Community who hosts events outside of the board.
Consumers Energy wants us to grant an easement across park for overhead wire run.
DMCI will bury lines to start Fiber Optic installation when weather permits.

LDCA next meeting will be on March 14th.

At 10:22, Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Al Vitous seconded. All agreed and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Bell