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Twin Lakes Association

Caring for the Twin Lakes of Salisbury, Connecticut, for More Than a Century

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TLA members approved bylaws changes, next year’s budget, and a governance structure for the new Lake Preservation Fund at the annual meeting Aug. 8. View the slide presentation here. View notes from the meeting here.

Documents related to the bylaws changes and Lake Preservation Fund: amended by bylaws, fund charter, donation acceptance policy, investment policy statement, record retention and destruction policy, conflict of interest policy, whistle blower policy, and gift acceptance acknowledgements.

The slides presented at the June 13 membership meeting have been posted here. Find notes from the meeting posted here. You can also view the History of Twin Lakes booklet made available at the meeting by clicking here.

Learn about the proposed Twin Lakes Preservation Fund by viewing the slides from the June 13 membership meeting.

A helpful guide to best practices around the watershed, presented to TLA members June 13, is posted on the website under Best Practices.

The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) stamp for boaters navigating Connecticut’s inland waters is required again this year. You can get yours online through the Connecticut DEEP Online Sportsmen Licensing system or at authorized vendors like town hall. The fee is required for all vessels on inland waters, with options for a $7 individual stamp or a $25 vessel decal. Proceeds strengthen the fight against the spread of hydrilla and other invasive species.

Save the dates

Oct. 1: Fall fundraising official start. Please donate today.

Keep the Lakes Fun for All

  • Treat all boaters, lake residents, and wildlife with respect and consideration.
  • Sound carries over water. Turn down the music, especially in the early and late evening and if your boat has externally facing speakers.
  • When anchoring with other boats, stay 500 feet offshore and consider tying up where there are few homes nearby.
  • Avoid large wakes, and casting near docks, boats, and swimmers.
  • Follow safe-boating rules and keep the lakes trash free.

Welcome to Twin Lakes

The Twin Lakes Association is a volunteer-based nonprofit that manages the lakes in a scientifically sound manner balancing the interests of all concerned. We sponsor scientific studies, publish long-term management plans, engage with other lake associations across the state to advocate best practices, and more. The lakes are in the northwest corner and serve as an important freshwater resource for Connecticut. We are an outdoors oriented community with interests from hiking, cycling and fishing to skiing, paddling and kayaking.

This photo submitted by Neil Schechter won first place in the TLA 2026 “Winter White” photo contest. Runner up went to Rick Cantele for his picture of icicles on a bough. See past winners here.

Live Lake Feed

In Season Here is the tornado that ripped through our area on July 4, leaving roads blocked and many without power. Photo by Ryan Whitehead in Amenia. Send your seasonal photos to dankadlec17@gmail.com. Our livestream is temporarily out of action. Please excuse the look.

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Amazing Experiences

Twin Lakes provides diverse experiences for outdoor-minded people. The area has a large sampling of birds and other wildlife. There are hiking trails and cycling routes. The lakes attract people who fish as well as those who like to boat, tube, swim, kayak, paddle and ski.

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Twin Lakes are in the Northwest corner of Connecticut in the foothils of the Berkshire Mountains, a two or three hour drive from both New York City and Boston.