Guided Bird Walk - January 10, 2026
This informative walking tour of the watershed will be led by Bob Jaroszewski. Possible sightings will include migratory winter ducks, eagles, herons, woodpeckers and more. Also learn about projects within the watershed, the history of the lake and see diverse wildlife. Admission is free, but we will be collecting donations for local food pantries so if you're able please bring a non-perishable food item. Dress for the elements and bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. We will meet in the parking lot behind the Wanamassa Firehouse on Wickapecko Drive. Walk will take place along North Wanamassa Drive. Possible drive to extension to check lake viewing areas by Colonial Terrace and Loch Arbor. To sign up, please email [email protected]
9:00 - 10:30am, Saturday, January 10, 2026
This informative walking tour of the watershed will be led by Bob Jaroszewski. Possible sightings will include migratory winter ducks, eagles, herons, woodpeckers and more. Also learn about projects within the watershed, the history of the lake and see diverse wildlife. Admission is free, but we will be collecting donations for local food pantries so if you're able please bring a non-perishable food item. Dress for the elements and bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. We will meet in the parking lot behind the Wanamassa Firehouse on Wickapecko Drive. Walk will take place along North Wanamassa Drive. Possible drive to extension to check lake viewing areas by Colonial Terrace and Loch Arbor. To sign up, please email [email protected]
9:00 - 10:30am, Saturday, January 10, 2026
Guided Nature Paddle - July 5, 2025
This informative tour will be led by Bob Jaroszewski. Learn about projects within the watershed, the history of the lake and see diverse wildlife.
9:00 - 11:00am
Rentals available through Paddle Time Kayaks, click here to reserve.
If you have your own vessel, there is a small fee for insurance. Please RSVP.
Email [email protected] for details and to RSVP.
Join us for a fun day on the water!
This informative tour will be led by Bob Jaroszewski. Learn about projects within the watershed, the history of the lake and see diverse wildlife.
9:00 - 11:00am
Rentals available through Paddle Time Kayaks, click here to reserve.
If you have your own vessel, there is a small fee for insurance. Please RSVP.
Email [email protected] for details and to RSVP.
Join us for a fun day on the water!
Previous Events:
Neighborhood Meet & Greet
Township of Ocean Council Candidates
4:00pm - Saturday, April 29th, 2023
310 Lincoln Drive, Ocean
The event was recorded on Zoom -
Click here to watch the Zoom recording
Click for more detail !
Township of Ocean Council Candidates
4:00pm - Saturday, April 29th, 2023
310 Lincoln Drive, Ocean
The event was recorded on Zoom -
Click here to watch the Zoom recording
Click for more detail !
Rotary Club of Asbury Park - Fundraiser May 20, 2022
has selected DLWA as the recipient of the proceeds from their upcoming Red White & Brew fundraising event!
Join us at their Tasting Dinner & Fundraiser on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Deal Golf & Country Club.
Take Action! We need stronger Stormwater Management!
Click here to read our 2019-2020 Status Report.
Through our members' generous contribution of time, energy, and funds, in 2019 we realized numerous accomplishments of benefit to Deal Lake including:
Through our members' generous contribution of time, energy, and funds, in 2019 we realized numerous accomplishments of benefit to Deal Lake including:
- Hosting a rain garden workshop
- Approval for the Wickapecko Lakeside Rain Garden Park
- Sponsoring guided nature tours
- Working with the Deal Lake Commission to remedy sediment and weed buildup
- Meeting with Senator Vin Gopal, Freeholder Tom Arnone, and other local officials to develop a plan to retrofit Deal Lake’s upstream basins.
- Helping Monmouth University establish a citizen-science water quality monitoring program.
- Submitted a proposal to NJDEP for funding to improve stormwater management and prevent harmful algal blooms in Deal Lake.
- Asbury Park Rotary Club selected DLWA as the nonprofit beneficiary of their 17th Annual Wine Tasting & Dinner Fundraiser - May 15, 2020. Stay tuned for more information!
Our first Rain Garden Session - September 18, 2019
Lakeside Cocktail Party - July 27, 2019
Thank you to everyone who supported, attended and volunteered for our Lakeside Cocktail Party on Saturday, July 27. It was a great success!
Thank you to our donators-
Algonquin Arts, Antonios, Biergarten, Booskerdoo's, Brando's, Brickwall Tavern, Broad St Dough Co, Count Basie, Crust & Crumble, Cryolete, Deal Lake Dock Co, Grateful Deli, Hotel Tides, Kim Marie's, Land Rover, McGillicuddy's, Merendino's, Mr C's, Modine, Mogo, Ocean Twp Pool & Rec Ctr, Otto's Bar, Pascal & Sabine, Porta, Pucker Lemonade, Purple Glaze, Taka, Talula's, Wegmans, William Larken Golf Course and to our many members!
And a huge thank you to our hosts - Bob Frankel & Bob Giangrasso
Thank you to our donators-
Algonquin Arts, Antonios, Biergarten, Booskerdoo's, Brando's, Brickwall Tavern, Broad St Dough Co, Count Basie, Crust & Crumble, Cryolete, Deal Lake Dock Co, Grateful Deli, Hotel Tides, Kim Marie's, Land Rover, McGillicuddy's, Merendino's, Mr C's, Modine, Mogo, Ocean Twp Pool & Rec Ctr, Otto's Bar, Pascal & Sabine, Porta, Pucker Lemonade, Purple Glaze, Taka, Talula's, Wegmans, William Larken Golf Course and to our many members!
And a huge thank you to our hosts - Bob Frankel & Bob Giangrasso
Click here to read our letter to
Douglas H. Fisher, Secretary of Agriculture
Regarding the sediment-filled stormwater discharging directly into a storm drain from a construction site at Nobility Crest.