The Silent Sentinels of Lake Leelanau
April 15th marks a pivotal moment for Lake Leelanau. It’s the day each year the Dam Authority implements its mandate to raise the level of […]
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Education
Spring Into Action
The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising. The mornings spent sipping coffee on the dock are becoming closer to reality than a
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Ice Cover on Lake Leelanau
Sometimes they are called amateur observers or citizen scientists or sometimes naturalists. These are people who make observations of the relationships between organisms and their
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Curb Microplastic Pollution
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, generally defined as less than 5 millimeters in size. They come in various forms, including fragments, fibers, pellets (nurdles), and
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Diverse Habitat, Diverse Fishery
Lake Leelanau is special for many reasons, but did you know that part of what makes it special is the diversity of its fishery? Due
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Zoning Matters
Local government has an important role to play in protecting the watershed of Lake Leelanau. Ideally, zoning ordinances should specifically address land use issues that
Ice Fishing Safety
The last time there was thawing weather in northern Michigan, I spotted some individuals out on Boardman Lake. One must remember that ice can wear
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Attract Home Guardians from our Outdoors to Control Invasive Natural Pests
Winter is almost here and a number of home invading pests may be trying to make their way into wood piles and homes for shelter.
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Phenology and Climate Change
Changing Nature’s Clocks .. the idea seemed very appropriate for this day, when our clocks chane. A well made video and informative article from our
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