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Leelanau Ticker: Meet the New Steward of Glen Lake

Leelanau Ticker: Meet the New Steward of Glen Lake

by Communications Committee | Mar 14, 2025 | News, Staff Spotlight

Our thanks to Craig Manning and the Leelanau Ticker for sharing Kate Gille’s story from Sleeping Bear Dunes park ranger to GLA’s first executive director. Her journey is truly inspiring. Learn more about Kate’s vision and commitment by clicking the link below....
Big News: Meet Our First Executive Director!

Big News: Meet Our First Executive Director!

by Communications Committee | Mar 11, 2025 | News, Staff Spotlight

The Glen Lake Association Board of Directors is thrilled to introduce Kate Gille as the organization’s first executive director.  The executive search task force conducted a rigorous process to find a superb candidate, and our board unanimously selected Kate for the...
Joe Blondia: GLA Monitors Water Salinity Levels from Melting Snow Mixed with Salt & Sand

Joe Blondia: GLA Monitors Water Salinity Levels from Melting Snow Mixed with Salt & Sand

by Communications Committee | Mar 10, 2025 | Education, News, Watershed Trivia

Have you ever wondered where all that road salt and sand go when the snow melts? In order to keep our roads safe, the road commission has to use sand and salt to de-ice the bridges. The salt mixes with snow and eventually drips into the Crystal River, which could...
Joe Blondia: Snow and Rain Feed our Aquifers and Help Keep Water Levels Up

Joe Blondia: Snow and Rain Feed our Aquifers and Help Keep Water Levels Up

by Communications Committee | Mar 4, 2025 | Education, News, Watershed Trivia

As winter loosens its grip, the melting snow feeds into our watershed. We love a good snowy winter and a wet spring – the water feeds our aquifers and helps keep lake and river levels up in the drier months of the summer.  Watch this video to see the transition...
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