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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Top 10 LLLA Accomplishments of 2024
Through the dedication of our members, volunteers, board, and staff, we achieved remarkable milestones this year. From safeguarding Lake Leelanau’s ecosystem to community engagement programs,
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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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Shoreline Woody Structures
To nurture ecological health, our shorelines need submerged trunks, limbs, branches, roots, and wood fragments within shallow waters. With the exception of state forest and
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Impervious Surfaces
You may have heard the term “impervious surfaces” in some of our other articles, but what are they exactly? This week’s blog article explains impervious
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Thriving Through Volunteers
In the spring of 2024, Lonnie Rademacher commissioned a team to look at developing a volunteer program for the Stewardship Committee. Thanks to the efforts
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2024 EWM Update
As our field season wraps up for the year, we wanted to share our progress in controlling Eurasian watermilfoil using non-chemical methods in Lake Leelanau.
Yellow Flag Iris
Invasive plants pose a significant threat to the environment and can have negative consequences for us as well. Yellow flag iris, though beautiful, is a
Shoreline Plants: Prepping for Spring
It is officially Spring. It’s time to think about gardens. If you’re a riparian, now is a great time to plan your shoreline garden to
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Become a Shoreland Steward: Schedule a Shoreline Consultation Today
Left to themselves, natural barriers form to protect shorelines from erosion and runoff. However, on our lake, many of these green buffer zones have been
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