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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

Update on Lake Diane Water Levels with recent rain (March 11 2026)

As of 2pm EDT 03/11.2026: 

The levels of Lake Diane have risen to 40cm (just under 16″) above the low water level from October 2025.  

Levels appear to be rising slowly – some docks and piers and shorelines have been inundated with very minor flooding 

Surface temperatures are near 50’F although wind changes can cause uplift and changes

Rainfall over the last five days :  upwards of 3.5″ ; 2″ of that was in the last 20hours

Lake Diane Fireworks Volunteer Group Info 2026

The Lake Diane, July 4th fireworks display has been an extraordinary tradition for over thirty years.

Unfortunately, as most are aware, this past year’s celebration was not without incident.

We have been given notice by the pyrotechnic company that they will no longer be able to provide a show at Lake Diane due to insurance requirements

It is with deep regret that we will not have a fireworks display in July 2026

We appreciate all who have supported our efforts to provide our lake community with over thirty years of celebrations.

Message from the group that does the fireworks for Lake DianeA message from the volunteer fireworks group

October Monthly Board Meeting – Moved to Oct 18th

The monthly board meeting has been moved to October 18th, 9:00am at the Shelter Pavilion at Martins Park off East Diane Drive..

This is the last meeting at the Shelter Pavilion and the following meetings will be conducted at the TTT or other location as announced.

Weed Treatment touch up scheduled for Tuesday, July 15

July 15 – re-treatment

July 15-19 – avoid irrigation inclusive

Solitude will be on site at Lake Diane to touch up areas that are needed for re-treatment.  A survey was done along with participant reports and through our contract we will have those areas touched up to ensure the intended outcome of weed management.

Advice is to turn off irrigation systems for July 15-19 or as directed on the posted yard signs that will be put out in the coming days in areas of treatment.

Skin contact avoidance recommended for 24hrs – see yard postings for exact specifications in your area.

 

retreat 2025 (updated with most recent EGLE posting)