The Lake Zoar Authority is a multi-town organization consisting of representatives from the four towns that border the lake - Monroe, Newtown, Oxford, and Southbury. The Lake Zoar Authority is tasked with the goals of improving water quality and promoting safe boating on the lake.
Lake Zoar Authority, Lake Zoar, CT, Connecticut, Newtown, Southbury, Oxford, Monroe
The Lake Zoar Authority is a multi-town organization consisting of representatives from the four towns that border the lake – Monroe, Newtown, Oxford, and Southbury. The Lake Zoar Authority is tasked with the goals of improving water quality and promoting safe boating on the lake.
The LZA has the power to manage water quality and boating safety issues on the lake only. Please contact your town’s Parks and Recreation department for access issues, including those related to passes, public beaches, requests and public property maintenance.
Evidence of ownership must be submitted at the time of registration. Upon receipt of the application and fee, an identification number will be assigned and a certificate of number/registration will be issued along with two validation decals. The registration will be valid until April 30 of the following year. Connecticut vessel numbers stay with the boat as long as it is registered in the state.
There is a daytime speed limit of 45 mph. (72 km/h or 39 knots)
30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise speed limit is 25 mph. (40 km/h or 22 knots )
Personal Watercraft Nighttime Operation is Prohibited–The law prohibits the operation of a personal watercraft at any time between the hours from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.
Lake Zoar Authority P.O. Box 931 Southbury, CT 06488 Email: lakezoar@gmail.com Member Towns Monroe-Newtown-Oxford-Southbury – The regular meeting of the Lake Zoar Authority was held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. online via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91661986760?pwd=bTJHR29lRm1teEtaaW...
Please be advised that the Lake Zoar Authority meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 7:00pm, at the Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street, Southbury, CT 06488, will now be broadcast live on Zoom due to COVID-19 public safety concerns. The meeting can be......
The Lake Zoar Authority is a multi-town organization consisting of representatives from the four towns that border the lake (Monroe, Newtown, Oxford, & Southbury) tasked with the goals of improving water quality and promoting safe boating on the lake.
“Demolition of the bridge deck will continue to take place between the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday; the demolition is anticipated to be completed by February 12, 2021.”