Current News & Upcoming Events:
Boat Safety - It is critically important that everyone who operates a boat on Crooked Lake have a working knowledge of Michigan Boating laws and how they apply to our lake. This is a link to the Michigan Boating Rules and Regulations Handbook. We have also included below a link to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Web site which includes additional details on boating rules and regulations.
Those rules include:
- You should travel in a counter clockwise direction when circling the lake.
- The area of the lake connecting the cove to the main area of the lake is a "NO WAKE ZONE". The Association marks that area with buoys in the Spring / Summer. It is important to remember this area is a "NO WAKE ZONE" at all times not only when the buoys are present.
Laminar Flow Aeration - The system was installed in the fall of 2014 and has been operating through out the Spring and Summer since 2015. Our DEQ permit requires us to perform specific tests of lake quality. In addition, the Lake Board has established a testing regiment to assess the performance of the system. We have contracted with Restorative Lake Sciences to conduct the required tests.
Urgent Notice
Crooked Lake Residents,
Please see petition linked here:
URGENT❗️ ACTION REQUIRED❗️❗️❗️ Posted 1/19/2019
We would like to have at least 500 people use the following link in the next 48 hours and email the governor to let Governor Whitmer know we need immediate help!
https://somgovweb.state.mi.us/GovRelations/CitizenAssistanceRequest.aspx
Please fill out the form and select Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) from the issue drop down box. It is the 7th choice. Feel free to write your own comment in the “Detailed Request for Assistance”.
If you aren’t sure what to write or would prefer to use our comments, please copy and paste this:
Dear Governor Whitmer,
We have a flooding crisis in Texas Township and we are desperately seeking assistance from your office IMMEDIATELY! Due to record rainfall in 2018, we have two lakes and many surrounding neighborhoods that have water in over 100 residences! This long-term flooding crisis is a public health hazard as mold is growing and septic systems could leak into our lakes. With the many children in the area, this creates even greater concern.
Many families on the lakes have had to vacate their homes and others are on the verge of losing their homes. Many residences on the two lakes and surrounding neighborhoods are spending tens of thousands of dollars just to keep water out of their basements. Roads are becoming inaccessible. With every precipitation event, the lakes rise another inch and cause more homes to flood.
The Texas Township government has worked with hired engineers and have a plan to pump the water out of our lakes. The permit to pump has been submitted to the Michigan DEQ but the MDEQ continues to throw roadblock after roadblock at Texas Township. We are begging for your assistance, an expedient review of this, and ultimately a DEQ permit approval.
Please help save Texas Township in Kalamazoo, Michigan!
Sincerely,
FEMA Funding & Ramifications
The Township is developing a request for funding from FEMA to help pay for a proposed project to address the flooding problems within the Township including Crooked lake.
The Township is collecting information from any and all township residence who have sustained damage and any related cost as a result of the current high water / flooding. Please either consult the Township's Web page or contact them directly if you have not already submitted a form explaining the damage you have sustained and the actual or estimated cost of repairs. The Township's engineering firm provided the following to help explain the FEMA Program:
Date: October 1, 2018
To: Julie VanderWiere, Superintendent
Company: Charter Tonship of Texas
From: Thomas A. Smith, P.E., CFM
Project #: 2180465
Re: FEMA Funding Ramifications
A FEMA PDM Program, authorized by Section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, is designed to assist local communities in implementing a sustained
pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation program.
Mitigation planning is a key process used to break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction,
and repeated damage. The goal is to reduce overall risk to the population and structures from
future hazard events, while also reducing reliance on Federal funding in future disasters.
The program and other Hazard Mitigation programs do not include a direct connection with
development or redevelopment of FEMA flood zone delineations nor flood insurance
requirements. FEMA grants have no requirements regarding delineation of flood zones. In fact,
mitigation projects serve to reduce flood frequencies which would only lower flood levels.
Crooked Lake Ramp
The Crooked Lake Texas Association (CLTA) has purchased the former site of the Crooked lake Market to assure control of the boat ramp. Use of the Ramp will be restricted to those members who participate in the Ramp Capital Program. Many residents of the Lake have made the commitment to participate and paid the required fees based on the specific payment schedule they choose. Please contact anyone on the lake Board if you need information regarding your participation in the program.
Documents related to the program are listed below for your information:
CLTA Capital Commitment Form - Preserve our Current Lake Status and Boat Landing
Summary: The Crooked Lake Texas Lake Association (CLTA) has contracted to purchase the Crooked Lake Market property, excluding business assets, for $350,000 to secure our current lake status and boat landing access. CLTA will own the property and will secure a mortgage on the balance remaining after this capital campaign.
This link to the CLTA Capital Commitment Form takes you to a printable PDF form that explains why residents should contribute, financial commitment clarification, etc. We are strongly suggesting that you print two copies, one copy needs to be sent to the CLTA treasurer and the other form is for your records.
Option for payment - Amortization tables
TheOption for Payment - Amortization tableslink takes you to a printable PDF that shows the two options either the 5 year or the 10 year plan, payment dates, interest payed etc.
Ramp Access Agreement
The Ramp Access Agreement link takes you to a printable PDF that discusses the who what and when of accessing Crooked Lake. We are strongly suggesting that you print two copies, one copy needs to be sent to the CLTA treasurer and the other form is for your records.
- All signed contracts will be signed by the CLTA representative and a copy returned to you. CLTA will retain the original.
Note - a second home page has been added to display all of the current news and upcoming events. You will see the link to the second page when you hover over the word home in the menu at the top of each page.
Washing your Boat to prevent Invasive Species from entering the Lake - Anytime you use your boat on another lake it should be thoroughly cleaned before putting it back into Crooked Lake. Many lakes have been negatively impacted by invasive species such as zebra muscles. We all need to do everything possible to prevent invasive species from getting establish in our lake.
Crooked Lake Texas township Facebook page - We wanted everyone to know about the Crooked Lake Facebook page. It is set up to allow you to view the site with out logging into Facebook. Clicking herewill take you to the Facebook home page. The Facebook page has a section for photos form the 2016 boat parade, the annual summer fun day and other photos from around the lake.
This is the Web Site of the Homeowner's Association for the residents of the South West Michigan community of Texas Township, who own homes around Crooked Lake. This site contains information about our lake and Association Activities.
Crooked Lake Texas Association
Texas Township, Michigan