Water samples detect Asian carp eDNA in Lake Erie’s Maumee Bay

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Press Release Sept. 25, 2012 Asian carp environmental DNA (eDNA) has been detected in three of 350 water samples collected from western Lake Erie’s Maumee Bay and Maumee River between July 31 and Aug. 4. The three...

AS A WATERFRONT PROPERTY OWNER, I’M CONFUSED

People have been told that if they take care of their bodies, they will live a good long life. So they exercise, take vitamins, see their doctor annually and take prescribed medications to take care of their bodies. People spend thousands and thousands of dollars for...

The Election Process Is Almost Over?

by Paul J. Sniadecki, President Eagle Lake Improvement Association, Inc. The 2012 General Election is less than 1 month away, and by November 20, the newly elected candidates will be sworn-in and “hold” office.  Hopefully, based on this series of articles, there will...

Underwater Video of Starry Stonewort Available on YouTube

Starry Stonewort, (scientific name: Nitellopsis obtusa), is an aquatic invasive macro-algae that was first observed in a Michigan inland lake in 2005. Possessing the ability to completely cover the littoral benthic zone of inland lakes,Starry Stonewort frequently...

Final Steps to Elect Riparian Minded Candidates

Final Steps to Elect RIPARIAN-MINDED Candidates  by Paul J. Sniadecki, President, Eagle Lake Improvement Association, Inc. As this e-newsletter is being distributed, the 2012 General Election is less than 2 months away. It is time to take the final steps that can help...