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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lake management
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
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.
Boat Cleaning Stations and Boat Wash FAQs
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM), can invade Lake Leelanau or be transported from Lake Leelanau to other waterways when they are
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Shoreline Planting This Spring – A checklist for success
The weather is warm and rainy, the conservation district’s native plant flats are almost ready for pickup, and the blossoms are on the fruit trees.
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Spring 2024 Lake Levels
This article was written in conjunction with Richard Thompson of the Leland Dam Authority. Over the past few years, a number of riparians have expressed
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