Impervious surface is defined as a hard surface that either prevents or retards the entry of water into the soil. Examples include, but are not limited to, structures, walkways, patios, driveways, carports, storage areas and concrete or asphalt paving. As communities...
Michigan Lake and Stream Associations extends a hearty congratulations to George SanFacon and John Gajar of the Mud Lake Community Association for compiling, writing and publishing the “Mud Lake Handbook”, a well written and organized book dedicated to the...
Shoreline and Shallows Conference to Highlight Shoreline Restoration and Habitats Kellogg Center, East Lansing Wednesday, March 6, 2013 The third annual Shoreline and Shallows Conference, a program of the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership (MNSP), will be...
Signed into law on March 22, 2012, Michigan Public Act 56 provided statewide codification of twenty year old court rulings that limits public road ends to one seasonal public dock (if approved by the local unit of government and the issuance of an MI DEQ permit),...
The Michigan inland lakes management and conservation communities have lost one of their most generous and personable friends. Michigan Lake and Stream Associations mourns the loss of Gary Crawford who passed away on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 after a brief battle...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Paradise Lake in Carp Lake Michigan leads the way with a “green” environmentally friendly lake management strategy that includes a new and original approach called Laminar Flow Aeration. To read more about this promising inland lake management technique,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Michigan Lake and Stream Associations, Inc., Michigan Lakes and Streams Foundation, Inc. and The Michigan Riparian Magazine Central Office will be moved to a new location within the Village of Stanton, Michigan effective the week of May 21, 2012. All United...
Senate Bill 778 Becomes Public Act 56 The Michigan Senate and House have passed legislation that clearly defines and restricts the type of activities that may legally occur at the thousands of public road ends that terminate on Michigan’s inland lakes and streams. ...
