Michigan House Bill 5690- Bad for Our Inland Lakes

Michigan Lake and Stream Associations adamantly opposes the passage of House Bill 5690 – a poorly conceived and ill advised attempt to de-regulate several potentially harmful and heretofore regulated activities on one of Michigan’s most valuable natural...

Are Your Local Government Candidates Qualified to Serve?

The 2012 general election presents Michigan voters with an outstanding opportunity to inquire about the overall level of preparedness and qualification of candidates running for local government offices. The significance of this discussion is highlighted by the fact...

Did You Make Progress With RIPARIAN-MINDED Candidates?

by Paul J. Sniadecki President, Eagle Lake Improvement Association, Inc.  As this e-newsletter is being distributed, the 2012 Primary Election is wrapping up. The last and crucial step ahead is the General Election which is only 3 months away. So, now is the time to...

EPA Creates New Harmful Algal Bloom Focused Web Resource

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has created an information rich and useful on-line resource dedicated to Cyanobacteria associated Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB). Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are of particular concern because of their...

An Update on the Public Road Ends Law

New Michigan Public Road Ends Law Invokes Enforcement, Resentment and Confusion In hundreds of lakefront communities throughout Michigan, local  government officials, lakefront property owners, law enforcement officials as well as those with a long history of using...