Posted on July 5, 2009 by glenlake
From the Varnum Advisory:
The Michigan Court of Appeals last week upheld a ruling that may significantly impact individuals who own waterfront property separated from the water by a public street. For decades, these owners have claimed and exercised riparian rights. This recent decision appears to be a departure from what many thought were firmly entrenched principals of Michigan real property law.
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Click here to read Mi Court of Appeals Opinion
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Posted on July 3, 2009 by glenlake
The GLA wishes you a happy and safe 4th of July. While you are enjoying your time on and around the lake or Crystal River, we hope you will be a good neighbor and steward of our precious waters.
Please remember to:
*Water ski, jet ski or tube as far from shore as possible to avoid stirring up sediments and disturbing wildlife and people on shore.
*Use the power boat wash at the DNR boat wash before introducing boats, any other watercraft, or trailers into the lake or river and flush the motor’s cooling system.
*Avoid bathing with soap in the lakes or river
*Stay clear of large patches of water plants
*Control loud outdoor music.
*Keep outdoor lighting to a minimum.
(taken in part from your Glen Lake-Crystal River Stewardship Checklist, p.13). If you don’t have a Glen Lake-Crystal River Handbook and Stewardship Checklist and would like one, call the GLA office at 231-334-7645 and request a set of these books.
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Posted on June 29, 2009 by glenlake
The spring Hatlem Creek macroinvertebrate sampling took place on May 23. Three sites were sampled: Plowman Road, the upper Hatlem Creek Pond, and the lower Hatlem Creek. Sampling the quantity and quality of macroinvertebrates at these sites gives us an idea of the quality of the water. On a rating scale from Excellent to Poor all sites received a Good rating. John Hays, from the GLA Water Quality Committee will be sampling Hatlem Creek for E.coli once a month.
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Posted on June 22, 2009 by glenlake
Several workshops beginning on June 25 intended for anyone interested in learning about Michigan’s new water withdrawal laws and how those involved with stewardship of our water resources can play a part in the water withdrawal decision making process will be held in several locations throughout Michigan. These workshops are designed for three audiences: 1) local water-resource advocates (watershed groups, lake associations, environmental groups, etc.); 2) local governmental planning and zoning practitioners; and 3) community/economic development officers in local governments. For more information click here for Water seminars flyer.
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Posted on June 20, 2009 by glenlake
The Glen Lake Water Quality Committee casts a rake in four directions at over 250 sites in Little and Big Glen, Little and Big Fisher and Brooks Lake during June and July. We are looking for invasive aquatic plants. We are primarily looking for the invasive plants pictured below and here: Hydrilla, Eurasian milfoil, Curly-leaf pondweed
Houghton Lake spent $3,000,000 to eradicate Eurasian milfoil a few years ago and now all riparians are assessed $60 a year to keep it under control. If this invasive milfoil is found we hope to immediately implant it with a native weevil that loves to eat it. The weevil is being used in 70+ lakes in Michigan. Identifying its location early saves a great deal of money and a lot of recreational and water quality problems. If you see any of the plants in your lake that look like the ones below, please call the Water Quality Committee at 334-3612.
* Be sure to use phosphorus free fertilizer if you feel you have to fertilize lawns and plants. One pound of fertilizer containing phosphorus can produce 500 pounds of aquatic plants and/or algae if it travels into the lake via groundwater or runoff. It also is utilized by zebra muscles to build their shells.
Eurasian Watermilfoil
Hydrilla
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