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 | 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 | Sep 16, 2025 | Invasive Species
The Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed is one of the Midwest’s most treasured natural places. Its iconic clear waters teem with wildlife and inspire summer vacations filled with swimming, boating, and fishing. But this beauty is at risk from Eurasian watermilfoil...
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...
by Communications Committee | Jun 26, 2025 | Education, Invasive Species, News
Buoys and flags mark the treatment sites The Glen Lake Association, in collaboration with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, has begun treating three colonies of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) discovered last year in the deep basin of Little...
by Communications Committee | Jun 19, 2025 | Education, Invasive Species, News
Parasitic sea lamprey You may notice a fluorescent green or bright pink color in the Crystal River for one day in mid-July. Not to worry—this is simply tracer dye placed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) as part of their ongoing efforts to control the...
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