by Glen Lake Communications | Sep 4, 2026 | Education, Get Involved, News
An aerial photo of Big Glen’s North Shore. If you’re a resident of the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed, you know better than many what a difference water quality improvement and preservation efforts can make. It’s easy to see: from Glen Lake’s Caribbean-esque hues...
by Glen Lake Communications | Sep 3, 2026 | Discovery Boat Tour, Education, Get Involved, Interns, Invasive Species, News
GLA Biologist Joe Blondia steers the Discovery Boat while Intern Sophie Schwartz collects samples during a plankton tow. Discovery Boat Tours are a free hands-on learning experience offered by the Glen Lake Association (GLA). Originally started by Rob Karner to...
by Glen Lake Communications | Aug 15, 2026 | Education, Get Involved, News, Staff Spotlight
The GLA’s Board members and staff at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Last month at our Annual Meeting, the Glen Lake Association (GLA) announced two new Board members elected to service: Rob Meyer and Daniel Silvasi. Both Rob and Daniel have strong histories supporting...
by Glen Lake Communications | Aug 12, 2026 | Discovery Boat Tour, Education, Get Involved, News
Photo: Intern Sophie Schwartz and Executive Director Kate Gille pose for a photo on a GLA Discovery Boat Tour. Using Google Earth to Evaluate Invasive Species Management, Inform Strategy For more than a decade, the Glen Lake Association (GLA) has worked on monitoring...
by Glen Lake Communications | Aug 12, 2026 | Education, Get Involved, Interns, News
Sophie retrieves water quality monitoring equipment from Glen Lake. My name is Sophie Schwartz and I am so excited to be this year’s Watershed Science and Outreach Intern for the Glen Lake Association (GLA). Growing up in urban Grand Rapids, I always sought out...
by Glen Lake Communications | Jul 13, 2026 | Education, Get Involved, News
Water quality in Michigan’s inland lakes is shaped by many factors, from wastewater treatment to recreational use. Two bills introduced in the Michigan Senate could influence those factors in different ways: Senate Bill 771, focused on septic systems, and Senate Bill...
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