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GREENWOOD LAKE DRAWDOWN TO COMMENCE IN THE FALL OF 2027
The water level management plan for GWL calls for an optional 5' drawdown every four years. While 2026 is a scheduled drawdown year, due to the commencement of a NJDEP capital project to repair/upgrade the Greenwood Lake Dam sluice gate mechanism, the Greenwood Lake Commission has approved rescheduling the next drawdown to commence in the Fall of 2027.
Background on this decision is as follows:
Over time, the operation of the Greenwood Lake Dam sluice gates has become increasingly difficult and more unreliable as a result of normal use and aging of mechanical components.
In 2025, the Greenwood Lake Dam was given priority for a capital repair, the initial phase of which was commenced in June 2026 by the New Jersey DEP.
The capital project will include Project Engineering & Planning, RFP Process & Contract Award, and Project Implementation & Completion.
When available, updates to the capital project schedule will be posted or made available on GWLC.org or via link to NJ DEP website.
This project is an important element of NJDEP's work to maintain the Greenwood Lake Dam infrastructure and is fully supported by the Greenwood Lake Commission. Once completed, future drawdowns can proceed again as optioned every four years.
Greenwood Lake Commission
October 2026
is it safe to swim?
We recommend checking NJDEP & nydec websites for the latest water quality updates and any posted advisories below
the next Greenwood Lake Commission Monthly Meeting will be:
September 15, 2026
7pm-9pm
IN PERSON AT:
the West Milford Library, West Milford, nj @ 7pm
Via Zoom - Click to Register for Meeting
Click here for Agenda; Subject to change.
CAUTION-DANGER-STUMP
FLOATING STUMP ISLANDS ARE ABOVE WATER.1-3 ISLANDS OFF SPORTSMAN’S, MOOSE HEAD MARINAS, & THE BOAT HOUSE RESTAURANT.
DANGER-ROCKS
KEEP TO FAR RIGHT OF THE BUOYS WHEN ENTERING BELCHER CREEK!!
AS OF AUGUST 24, 2024 - THE BUOYS ARE ON THE ROCK WALL
DO NOT BOAT THROUGH OR AROUND THE BUOYS NEAR BROWN’S POINT AND THE MOUTH OF BELCHER CREEK. YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR BOAT AND/ OR MOTOR
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GWL is awarded $1 MILLION from NJDEP
** GWL is awarded $1 MILLION from NJDEP
Geese Management
We are pleased to announce that The Greenwood Lake Commission will continue to support the Committee for Humane Geese Control’s program for humane geese management, and we ask for your help. Click here to learn more. Click for the 2025 Geese Addling Report
If you encounter sick or dead wild birds, please report the finding as follows:
In New Jersey contact the DEP hotline at 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337).
In New York contact the DEC: HERE
General Updates:
The GWLC is happy to announce that our stump reduction and floating stump field projects were successful. Three dangerous floating stump fields were removed in addition to the 1,076 stumps that were cut at lakebed level and removed from the lake. The GWLC would like to thank all boaters for their cooperation during the three-week long project and for your interest in this project.
Potential Yearly Projects:
Mission Statement:
The Greenwood Lake Commission is a bi-state commission that was formed in 2001 for the express purpose of improving the water quality of this beautiful lake. Our Mission is to serve as a bi-state cooperative effort to help ensure that the natural, scenic, economic, and recreational resources of Greenwood Lake and its watershed are protected, so that the pristine beauty of the area will be preserved and maintained for the enjoyment and recreation of present and future generations. Greenwood Lake supplies over three million residents and thousands of businesses with their water supplies.