Michigan Riparian
As our beautiful lake starts to wake up for the season, and docks start to appear on the shores, it might be a good time to […]
Guidance for finding a Merganser Nest
Guidance for finding a Merganser Nest, by Wayne Swallow, Water Quality Consultant We’ve had several questions on how to find a common merganser nest. Success
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What is the Midge Hatch?
It is one of the earliest lake fishing hatches of the season. Many people may recognize these insects as the long slender black midge with
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Mystery Photo Winner
Mystery Contest Winner and A Swimmers Itch (SI) Primer The winner of the Lake Leelanau Lake Association (LLLA) “Mystery Photo” is Sarah Swinger. Sarah was
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Get Ready for the Kayaking Season
Types of kayaks Kayaks come in various shapes and sizes to travel on the water. Depending on the kayaker’s intent, some kayaks are better for
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Extreme Ice Fishing
In which our roving reporter, Mark Smith, discovers a new sport … Normally we call it the season of mud: March. It’s good for nothing,
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Spring 2016 Newsletter
Our Spring 2016 Newsletter is now available online. Enjoy!
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Demonstrating Sustainable Forestry – Palmer Woods Forest Reserve
I encourage everyone to visit a truly wonderful site (which I just discovered) called Nature Change, Conversations about Conservation and Climate, which is “a new
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Ernie Harwell
For all you Ernie Harwell fans out there, I’m sharing this wonderful audio tribute, (click below to “read more”) starting at approx. 3:25. Well worth
2016 Underwater Photographer of the Year Winners
Some amazing photographs from our 2016 Winners Here of underwater scenes, including this one of the trout and duck, which reminded me of our wonderful LLLA
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