by Glen Lake Communications | Apr 21, 2026 | Education, Get Involved, Invasive Species
GLA team removing yellow iris from the shoreline. Across the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed, shorelines do some of the most important work in protecting water quality. Healthy shorelines filter runoff, prevent erosion, and provide essential habitat for wildlife....
by Glen Lake Communications | Apr 21, 2026 | Education, Get Involved, News
An example of ice on Glen Lake that was pushed ashore by strong winds. Photo by Rob Karner. This winter brought strong ice cover to Glen Lake, followed by a rapid seasonal transition. As warmer temperatures arrived, the ice began to thaw while strong winds moved it...
by Glen Lake Communications | Apr 16, 2026 | Education, Get Involved, Guardian Tips
The shoreline of GLA members David and Maureen Herr demonstrates exceptional best practices for maintaining water quality. Across the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed—from the edges of Big and Little Glen Lake to Brooks Lake, Fisher Lakes, and along the Crystal...
by Glen Lake Communications | Mar 13, 2026 | Education, Invasive Species
All About Invasive Species An invasive species is a plant or animal that has been introduced from another part of the world into an environment where it does not naturally occur. These species can live in water (aquatic) or on land (terrestrial). Most invasive species...
by Glen Lake Communications | Feb 9, 2026 | Education, News
Fishing is part of life in Northern Michigan, no matter the season. From casting lines on warm summer mornings to quiet winter days spent ice fishing above a frozen lake—anglers love time spent in the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed. In honor of this beloved...
by Communications Committee | Jul 15, 2025 | Education, Invasive Species, News
Did you know Glen Lake was home to three boat wash firsts in Michigan—the first boat wash, the first boat wash ordinance, and the first boat wash with hot water to kill viruses? For three decades, the Glen Lake Association has led the charge to protect our watershed...
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