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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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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Lake-Friendly Products
Lakes are precious ecosystems that provide us with recreation, clean water, and support countless species. However, human activities can harm these delicate environments. One often overlooked way to protect
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State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Ensure Wake Boats are Enjoyed Responsibly
Wake boats, while an increasingly popular way to enjoy Michigan’s inland lakes, can have potentially harmful impacts, including shoreline erosion, damage to shoreline structures, bottomland/vegetation
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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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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