Harmful Algal Blooms Coming to a Lake Near Us?
There is nothing more beautiful than looking down into the water on a clear day and seeing all the way down to the bottom of […]
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lake management
2025 EWM Update
As summer winds down, so has our time spent on Lake Leelanau controlling Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) for the year. This summer marked the 6th year
Boat Cleaning Stations and Boat Wash FAQs
Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) and other destructive aquatic invaders are on the move! They hitch a ride in the bilge water of our boats or wrapped
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Inspiring Volunteer Involvement
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the power of community action and the dedication of individuals who give their time to protect
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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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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.