by Glen Lake Communications | Oct 6, 2025 | Guardian Tips, News
As summer shifts into autumn, we savor the last boat rides, earlier sunsets, and brisk evening swims. At the same time, property owners around the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed focus on familiar fall checklists: closing cottages, pulling docks, and preparing yards...
by Communications Committee | May 15, 2025 | Education, Guardian Tips, News
Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an invasive biennial plant in the mustard family, known for its aggressive spread and detrimental impact on native ecosystems. Originally introduced from Europe for culinary and medicinal purposes, it has since become a...
by Communications Committee | Apr 17, 2025 | Education, Guardian Tips, News, Watershed Trivia
Reminder – leave the leaves! Don’t rush to tidy your yard – native pollinators are still hibernating in last season’s leaves and stems. According to Michigan State University Extension, it’s best to wait until temperatures are consistently above 50°F. Your...
by Communications Committee | Jan 16, 2025 | Guardian Tips, News
Well-maintained, properly functioning septic systems are critical to the health of our watershed. Each year, hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater soak into the ground within the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed, where harmful chemicals and damaging...
by Communications Committee | Dec 19, 2024 | Guardian Tips, News
As we all know, the Glen Lake/Crystal River watershed is a haven of natural beauty and ecological significance. With its crystal-clear waters, forested slopes, and habitats for some of Michigan’s rarest plant species, this area is a treasure trove of biodiversity. The...
by Communications Committee | Nov 21, 2024 | Guardian Tips, News
The loss of natural shorelines and streambanks is one of the top threats to water quality. Natural shorelines and streambanks protect the lakes and rivers from stormwater pollution, prevent soil erosion, and provide essential habitat for fish and wildlife. Wide...
