by Felicia Topp | Nov 23, 2020 | Education, News
Tamaracks dance in the rain on Brooks Lake. Photo by Rob Karner Striving to be the best is a challenge that never ends. And though we liken ongoing efforts to protect our Glen Lake/ Crystal River Watershed as among the country’s best, we’re also aware...
by Felicia Topp | Nov 9, 2020 | Education, News, Uncategorized
Hatlem Creek in Fall Photo courtesy of Ranae Ihme In the spirit of preserving property rights and property values in the Glen Lake/ Crystal River Watershed, the argument could easily shift to the close connection between property values and water quality....
by Felicia Topp | Oct 19, 2020 | Education, News
A proposed change to an existing state statute regulating the operation of sand and gravel mining operations is being unanimously opposed by the Glen Lake Association. The change, Senate Bill 431, would restrict regulation by local units of government in the...
by Felicia Topp | Oct 1, 2020 | Education, News
Beach sanding is a term which describes a shoreline practice that creates an artificial “sandy beach” in a place where it does not naturally occur. A recent national study by the Environmental Protection Agency on inland lakes showed that the number one thing that...
by Felicia Topp | Sep 17, 2020 | Education, News
At left, yellow iris sites on Fisher Lake. The invasive species yellow iris has spread in the watershed over the past several seasons and the GLA is asking riparians for their help in eradicating the plants. Property owners have been notified and are part of the...
by Felicia Topp | Sep 3, 2020 | Education, News
Steep slopes map Every watershed should have a variety of tools to protect the water. Education is one of the biggest and most effective tools but effective zoning can pay big dividends as well. Using a zoning Overlay District (OD), as defined by the boundaries of the...
by Felicia Topp | Aug 17, 2020 | Education, News
Clear skies and the 80-degree temperatures of a perfect summer afternoon didn’t keep more than 100 people from turning out for the GLA Annual meeting this August. The commitment of this organization’s members has not waivered for more than 75 years now. Meeting...
by Felicia Topp | Aug 13, 2020 | Education, News
The 2017 GLA shoreline survey revealed that Glen Lake had a total of 18 engineered seawalls (made of wood, steel, or concrete), with seven seawalls located on Little Glen and 11 on Big Glen. A subsequent 2019 shoreline survey showed a reduction in...
by Felicia Topp | Aug 3, 2020 | Education, News
The Glen Lake Association Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 6, from 4 pm to 5:15 pm Please join us online! Registration is required to attend the Zoom webinar which will feature: A new 75th GLA video Special recognitions State of the...
by Felicia Topp | Jul 20, 2020 | Education, News
The Glen Lake Association (GLA) has been dedicated to protecting, preserving and caring for the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed for over 75 years. Through scientific research, invasive species control and education the GLA strives to protect the environment and...
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