by Dee Smith | Dec 6, 2016 | Education
Plankton (microscopic free floating organisms) are a very important aspect of the ecology of the lakes within the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed. This video highlights the method by which the plankton are collected in our lakes using a plankton net along with...
by Dee Smith | Nov 7, 2016 | Education
Ever wonder what determines the water level of Glen Lake and consequently the water flow in the Crystal River? If so, read on. The next few paragraphs will briefly outline where the water comes from, where it goes, and the management plan philosophy we have developed...
by Dee Smith | Nov 1, 2016 | Education, Get Involved
Stewardship plays a critical and grassroots role for protecting the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed. Doing the right thing for the lake is not always followed for a variety of reasons. In this video, the Glen Lake Association has recognized the Lymans’ home on...
by Dee Smith | Oct 27, 2016 | Education, Get Involved
Did you miss the 2016 Discovery Boat tours? If you would like to join us in 2017, please sign-up here for free and we’ll let you know via email as soon as we schedule the boats for 2017. (We will probably know the dates in May and you can signup then.) What is...
by Dee Smith | Oct 11, 2016 | Education, Get Involved
In this video, you will learn some of the basics of how the Glen Lake Association attempts to regulate lake levels throughout the year. Many GLA members may have never seen the dam and/or know how it is managed. Bill talks about the many factors that play into...
by Dee Smith | Sep 27, 2016 | Education
This video was made at The Leelanau School during the Michigan Swimmer’s Itch Partnership conference. The interview is between Rob Karner, Watershed Biologist, and Ron Reimink of SiCon, LLC. This video highlights the recommendations of SiCon to the Glen Lake...
by Dee Smith | Sep 21, 2016 | Education
This video is filmed on location at Hatlem Pond. Watershed biologist Rob Karner interviews the engineer of Spicer Engineering. This video highlights the work being done during the fall of 2016 that will measure the sediment that has been “trappped” by the pond...
by Dee Smith | Aug 30, 2016 | Education, Get Involved
Meet our new president Bill Witler. In this video, he talks about what being a GLA president means to him along with his short- and long-term goals are. This is a chance to meet him as he is interviewed by Laura Wiesen aboard the GLA’s “Lake Guardian” boat on Big...
by Dee Smith | Aug 24, 2016 | Get Involved
Thanks to everyone who came out to our annual meeting, held Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Glen Lake Community School. If you weren’t able to be there, please see the slides from the meeting presentations here.
by Dee Smith | Jun 28, 2016 | Education
Welcome to our newly redesigned Glen Lake Association website. Our aim with this site is to make information easier to find and to be more responsive to member needs. We also are offering significant technology enhancements that enable us to reduce administrative...
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