Boat Hoist Planning
Seasonal boat hoist installation and removal can easily turn into an environmental headache. Dragging heavy steel frames across the lakebed or winch-hauling them over banks […]
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native plants
Combating Purple Loosestrife in Lake Leelanau
Driving along the lake, you might soon notice a purple flower in bloom along Lake Leelanau’s shoreline and wetland areas. While beautiful, purple loosestrife is
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A⁺ Shorelines
A recent real estate flyer highlighted exactly what high-end buyers look for in waterfront property: an incredible view, a privacy buffer, and pristine shoreline quality.
Bioengineering 101
Spring is a time when many are excited to spruce up their outdoor spaces. As you make your landscaping plans, don’t forget about your shoreline!
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Yellow Flag Iris
When our native shoreline ecosystems thrive, our lake thrives. Invasive plants pose a significant threat to the environment and can have negative consequences for us
If You Mow It, They Will Come
There is nothing a goose loves more than a manicured lawn running straight to the water’s edge. If you mow it, they truly will come,
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Life on the Edge
For those of us lucky enough to call Lake Leelanau’s shore home, the lake isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a living, breathing neighbor. The tangled
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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A Story of 3 Shoreline Consultations
When it comes to caring for Lake Leelanau, every homeowner’s journey is unique. Some are looking to restore natural habitat, others want to manage erosion,
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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