The DLWID Special Projects Committee has been working hard to create interesting opportunities for all of us who live and play on Devils Lake.  With that in mind they wish to announce their upcoming boat safety presentation at Regatta Park on Saturday, June 23rd from 11:00am to 1:00pm. 

Stop by and see demonstrations relevant to boats, kayaks, jet-ski’s, paddle boards, swimming and more.  You are welcome to bring your watercraft to Regatta Park if you would like a beginning of season inspection.  We’re so grateful that Deputy Lopez from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department has promised to be there to go over the regulations and requirements with all who are interested. A huge thank you to him!

Can't make this fun event? You can still pick up a few tips by following this link.  Remember this summer to have fun, and boat safely! 

The DLWID Project Committee and members of the DLNA came together on June 5th for their Third Annual Devils Lake Water Improvement District lake roadside clean-up.

East Devils Lake Road was a return target. This year the weather cooperated. Many hours of clean up resulted in sizable amounts of trash. A job well done by a wonderful crew.  Many thanks to North Lincoln Sanitary for their support. 

We recently announced the Fifth Annual Devils Lake Neighborhood Association Fireworks display scheduled Tuesday July 3rd.  We still have a long way to go to fund this year’s display and to that end we would like to invite you to join us on the lake this coming holiday weekend.

The DLNA Fireworks Barge will be parked in front of Steve Brown’s House just east of Regatta Park.  This year one side will be attached to land in Steve’s backyard so you may come by land or by sea.

Fireworks Fundraiser
Sunday May 27, 2018
11:00am to 3:00pm

Hot Dogs, Chips and Dip will be offered while you visit with your neighbors.  Come on down and help us raise the funds required for this year’s show. Remember you can still stop by even if you don’t have a boat in the water. Steve’s  address is 1510 NE LAKE DR, Lincoln City OR 97367.  Can't make it at all, don't worry you can still donate online by following this link.

Happy Spring DLNA Members!

2018 looks to be a fantastic year for our team!

Our members continue to take active roles in many DLWID committees working to improve Devils Lake.

Hats off to the DLWID Board and Lake Manager for the progress that continues to be made moving forward to complete projects. As special shout out to Tom Wood for his behind the scenes work with our governmental partners in some of the projects you will see updates on below.

It’s going to be a great summer at the lake!

Stay connected and we will see you on the lake!

Thanks,

Mark Christie
President, DLNA

Everything is set for a great holiday weekend.  We begin with our fifth annual boat parade and complete the night with a spectacular fireworks display.  Safety is the name of the game so please take a look at our boat parade safety plan and our fireworks safety plan to ensure your day is as safe as it is fun.  Here's the details.

Boat Parade
Date: Tuesday July 3rd
Time: 7:00 PM

Fireworks Display
Date: Tuesday July 3rd
Time: 9:30 PM (or Dusk)

With this announcement it is time that we begin to gather donations for this spectacular fireworks display: follow this donation link or the button in the sidebar to contribute. See you July 3rd!

The Sewer Committee appointed by the DLWID Board has been meeting on a monthly basis during the past year. The Committee presented a Interim Report to the DLWID Board of Directors in the April meeting.  Follow this link to review the full report now available for download. Progress has been made along the path described by the Committee in their previously published document the Devils Lake Sewer Project Overview, which defines the task ahead. Your own Devils Lake Neighborhood Association is well represented on this committee.

The documents linked above will provide you more detailed information on the topic.  By our estimate, the top three things described in the latest Committee Report are...

1.) The committee is recommending the District commission a study by qualified professionals to provide a preliminary estimate of the total cost of the project including design, construction, operation, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of facilities; and a preliminary estimate of the monthly cost per property owner.

Each of us may see different benefits of the sewer project. The committee feels this cost information will help each of us begin to make our own cost-benefit analysis of this project, and will provide common ground for future discussion, outreach, and input.

The City of Lincoln City took the first significant step toward this goal by commissioning and funding the “DRAFT Devils Lake Sewer System Pre—Design Report” completed in July of 2015. By 2016, the city had authorized and completed construction of a low pressure sewer system for a 60 home/homesite area on the west side of Devils Lake.

While the Committee has utilized the Pre-Design Report which provided preliminary over-all construction cost estimates, the requested new study is meant to provide additional financial information; specifically, the projected financial impact on individual residents.

By Josh Brainerd - DLWID Lake Manager

A lake conservation aeration system project installation is currently being proposed by the Devils Lake Water Improvement District (DLWID). This conservation aeration project will include the direct introduction of oxygen into the deepest (lake center) section of the lake at the interface of lake sediment and lower lake waters. This will be accomplished using a  shore-side fixed air compressor unit and 30 24”x 24” diffusers which will be situated on the lake bottom.

Recently DLWID has obtained all the regulatory approval required for the project. So far DLWID has obtained $10,000 dollars in grant funding from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution fund to assist with the projected $150,000 total project cost. Additional outside funding continues to be sought by the District. Project bids will be solicited from qualified contractors and a contractor is expected to be chosen by 8/30/2018. The Oregon State "in-water work period" begins September 15, 2018. Construction is proposed to complete by December 15, 2018.  More information is available at www.dlwid.org/projects.

DLWID has received a 50/50 matching grant from SDAO for up to $4,000 dollars in funding. This funding is for installing cameras around Devils Lake which would also be displayed on dlwid.org. The District is currently evaluating locations and equipment needed for the project. Currently 2-3 camera locations are proposed. Is is a beautiful day at the lake?  Or perhaps you're wondering how bad that storm is; there's nothing like going online and taking a look for yourself.  DLWID hopes this project will increase the visibility of the lake and provide some safety benefits as well.  

The Devils Lake Neighborhood Association wishes to convey its heartfelt appreciation to the Devils Lake Water Improvement Board of Directors and staff.  To Board Members Kent Norris, Tina French, Bill Sexton, Steve Brown, and Kathy Kremer; to Lake Manager Josh Brainerd, Outside Consultant Tom Woods and Lake Intern Whitney Rich; Thank You!

For the second season we enjoyed exceptional water quality throughout the summer.  Once again we had a summer without a toxic algae event and testing revealed no e-coli events reaching hazardous levels.  Indeed all test points other than at the D-River bridge were at very low levels in all samplings.  We applaud the policies and procedures enacted by the District that made this result possible.

In addition to great water, we had great weather this year.  I'm afraid we can't credit the District for that but it did make for an active year on the lake where many residents and visitors could enjoy the clear water.  The District did support its many citizen committees which have been working on many projects to benefit the lake. Everything from weekly water sampling, to experimentation and planing for aquatic and shoreline planting, lakeside activities, assisting District staff and making long term plans such as investigations into the potential of sewers around the lake.  DLNA members as well as others in the city have participated in these committees creating a great sense of community support and cooperation.

Finally, we would like to make a special shout out to Kent Norris, Chair of the DLWID Board as he has devoted many hours for the good of the lake and the neighborhood that surrounds it.  For those who may not have noticed, Kent has of course presided over the monthly meetings, but he has also participated in committee meeting after committee meeting.  He has spent countless hours in the DLWID office, seeing us though our leadership transition and helping Josh to ensure his success in this first year.  So to you Kent, hats off, and thank you very much!

Please excuse me this one indulgence and let me explain just how unusually busy we began the summer and just how much we enjoyed laying low these past few months.  You see, my wife Dana and I had the extreme pleasure of see our youngest, Laura be married in our yard on Sand Point this summer.  The wedding between Laura and Danny Walters occurred on July 29th, a day that delivered picture perfect weather. The ceremony was as beautiful as we envisioned and the party lasted well into the night.  

Any of you who have mistakenly thought a wedding on your property would be easy of course know that the opposite is true.  We worked for many months preparing, repairing, planting, and grooming, to ensure that everything down to the last petal was in place.  Many thanks go out to the group of DLNA neighbors who volunteered and helped us make this a perfect day for all. 

Danny and Laura have traveled back home to Denver Colorado to start a family; which means they got a puppy.  Dana and I hosted the DLNA Potluck on the Point the following weekend and then took the balance of the summer to enjoy the lake. What a wonderful August and September we had!  We can attest firsthand that Devils Lake makes a terrific venue for any special event.