GLA Board – Still Working & Keeping You Informed

Once again, it’s a quiet time on the lake. Many docks and boats have been put away for the season as the memories of another beautiful summer on the lake are tucked away in our minds and heart.

But, the work of this association never ends and our many volunteers continue lending their expertise and time to our ever so important programs. Four candidates were elected for a second term at the GLA Annual Meeting held on August 14th. Returning board members are Andy DuPont, Shirley Hoagland, Carl Oleson, and Matt Wiesen.

Your GLA board met on August 19th to elect its new officers – Andy DuPont was elected President and Ann Davey was elected Secretary.  The position of Vice President remains vacant.

John Rockwood was thanked for his outstanding leadership during his presidency.  We are pleased that he will continue to chair the Long Range Planning Committee. Long time Secretary extrordinaire, Joan Kramps, agreed to take over the Auxiliary Committee responsibilities and newcomer,  Bob Boles,  has agreed to assume the chair of the Communications Committee.

The board discussed the content and venue for the next Annual Meeting, evaluating how we can do things better. Your input is always welcome.

In case you missed the meeting, you can still review the content here:

2009-2010 GLA Annual Meeting Slideshow

Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed Hydrology Report

2010 GLA Stewardship and Shoreline Survey Presentation

2010 GLA Water Level Presentation

2009-2010 GLA Annual Committee Reports

Protecting Glen Lake for Future Generations

(Excerpt from an article written by Glen Lake biologist, Rob Karner, printed in the August 26, 2010 edition of the Glen Arbor Sun)

We live in a world where discoveries of what can harm us are everywhere……..

In Glen Arbor, a proposal is in the works that would call attention to a chemical that has a profound impact on water quality. This chemical is called phosphorus. Of the many chemicals that impact water quality, phosphorous is the most important.  Why? Because one pound of phosphorous in a lake, river or stream can grow 500 pounds of algae, and too much algae can adversely affect aquatic ecosystems.  In addition, and perhaps most importantly, once excess phosphorous is added to the lake, it accumulates over time and is stored at the bottom of the lake.

To read the entire article click here.

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