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Lake Lillinonah

Friends of the Lake is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and to improving majestic Lake Lillinonah so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

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Currently celebrating its 23rd anniversary, Friends of the Lake is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 to improve Lake Lillinonah for the recreational enjoyment for those who use it, to improve its water quality to the standards set forth in the Clean Water Act, and for the long-term environmental protection of this beautiful section of the Housatonic River and its watershed.

23

years of operation

300

active members

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Believe it or not, our Anniversary Party is quickly approaching! We would like to officially invite all active members to attend on Thursday August 13th to celebrate 23 years of protecting Lake Lillinonah together! As most of you know, this will be our biggest event of the year and will include a cocktail hour & Hors D’oeuvres, and lake health update presented by some familiar faces and some surprise VIPs!

Mine Hill Distillery – Roxbury, CT
Thursday, August 13th 2026
5:00pm – 9:00pm

In an attempt to make sure we have enough seats (and food!) we ask that you please take a moment to RSVP for all members of your party so we can plan accordingly. Simply click the button below and fill out the information requested.

We hope to see you there to celebrate this remarkable milestone together!

As always, thank you for your membership and support!

2026 NEWSLETTER

We are delighted to share our annual Friends of the Lake newsletter!

Click here to read up on all the exciting things happening with the lake & our organization!

INVASIVE SPECIES: HYDRILLA

A new aquatic invasive species, hydrilla, has been found in Lake Lillinonah.

Click here to learn more about hydrilla and what you can do to help prevent its spread.

HOW CAN YOU
SUPPORT US?

Help us preserve and protect Lake Lillinonah for generations to come. Every member adds a voice to our cause of protecting this great natural resource.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Lake Emergencies

911

Report Boating Accidents

CT DEP 860-434-8638

Call for FirstLight Power’s Water Level Recording

888-417-4837 Menu Item 2, then 2

LIVE LAKE DATA

The Friends of the Lake buoy and weather station provide live updates on the health of Lake Lillinonah every 15 minutes.

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EXTREME CAUTION

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Safe for all users

Caution

Unsafe for boating

News & Announcements

Stay current with the latest news and happenings around the lake.

2021 Fall Drawdown

Friends of the lake is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 to improve Lake Lillinonah for the recreational enjoyment for those who use it, to improve its water quality to the standards set

Heartbreaking News

With heavy hearts and tears in our eyes we inform you of the passing of Jeff Tinley. A great friend, Friends of the Lake board member and tremendous human being, “JT” was a man of exceptional character and intellect.

Low Water Alert

This message about changing water levels on Lake Lillinonah is brought to you by Lake Lillinonah Authority, Friends of the Lake, and FirstLight Power. Due to forecasted high river flows, we are lowering Lake Lillinonah starting at 8pm, Friday July 16th.

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