Defending
the Wild-Life of Crooked Lake
Defenders of Crooked Lake
The primary purpose of Defenders
of Crooked Lake (DoCL) is to provide education and public
awareness in order to preserve the natural beauty, purity of water,
inherent ecological value and quality of living that distinguishes
Crooked Lake of Babson Park, Florida.
We foster protection, preservation and enhancement efforts in
order to maintain one of the few remaining pristine fresh water
lakes in Florida. We will foster collaborative efforts with
governmental agencies, private foundations, corporations, elected
officials and individuals in order to reach goals pertaining to the
preservation of Crooked Lake and its surrounding areas.
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Watershed Basics
Houses, open fields, and forests are all part of a watershed. While every inch of land belongs to a complex, physical network of watersheds, the natural high areas of land describe a watershed’s boundary. High and low points of the land determine how rainwater that falls onto tree leaves and rooftops eventually finds its way into our lake. As rainwater moves through the watershed, it picks up bacteria and chemicals and carries them to our streams, rivers, lakes and coasts. Improper disposal of motor oil, pet waste and over-fertilization of a lawn all contribute to this pollution. Because of its many random sources, we all share responsibility for this pollution — called nonpoint-source pollution.
Pledge to make a difference in your watershed,
click
here to learn more.
Who to call about
environmental concerns
and to report environmentally harmful activities.
Every one of us contributes pollution to our
streams, lakes, bays and oceans. The wastewater, dirt, and debris of
our lives eventually drains downstream (by roads or yards into
Crooked Lake). Each of us must minimize our contribution to keep our
water healthy and enjoyable. Some materials are powerful pollutants
like raw sewage, petroleum, or pesticides, but even natural,
biodegradable plant materials can add nitrogen to water resources
and cause algal blooms and fish kills. Please use this link to
assist you in reporting an incident concerning Crooked Lake to the
correct State of Florida agency.
Learn More about Reporting Pollution.
You can help by learning more about Florida’s
native,
non-native and invasive plants and by helping us locate and
control these silent invaders.
Current Lake Information
As of May 1, 2012: The lake level at Bob's Landing was
113.77 feet above sea level. 
Click on chart for a 9 year view monthly lake level & here for a 40
year chart.
For the latest available contour maps of the
Crooked Lake's bottom
click here. These maps can be used to determine where "holes"
(deep spots) exist on the lake bottom. Such areas are often
productive for freshwater fishing.
To explore general as well as scientific
information about the movement, chemistry and biology of the
surface water environment for Crooked Lake
click here. Also included will be The Trophic State Index,
Nutrient Chemistry, Water Clarity, Bacteria, Dissolved Oxygen
scores, both current and historical.
Current Month Moon Phase Calendar
Monthly Weather Information for Crooked Lake - Babson Park, FL
Sunset over Crooked Lake May 1, 2008
Sunrise & Sunset
Times on Crooked Lake - Babson
Park, FL
Day and Night
World
Map