by Glen Lake Association | Jul 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Glen Lake Association is inviting all community members to take our short, anonymous Community Feedback Survey, open now through August 31. Your input will help us better understand what is working well, where there is room to grow, and how we can better serve the...
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...
by Communications Committee | Jun 19, 2025 | Education, News
Once again this spring, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked Glen Lake with rainbow trout and lake trout. They poured 20,699 rainbow trout and 14,900 lake trout into the lake at the DNR boat launch on Little Glen. The Michigan DNR manages Glen...
by Communications Committee | Jun 19, 2025 | News, Staff Spotlight
Photo from left to right: Jamie Blondia, Kate Gille, Elsa Miller, Sallyanne Morris, and Brian Stitt We are pleased to have an amazing group of folks at the Boat Wash who are dedicated to protecting the watershed from invasive species. Earlier this spring, we hired...
by Communications Committee | May 15, 2025 | Education, News
That yellow stuff that washes ashore in May and June is primarily tree pollen, specifically from coniferous trees like pines. These trees release large amounts of pollen during their pollination season, which is typically in the spring. The pollen is carried by wind...
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 | May 15, 2025 | Education, News
Cercarial dermatitis, also known as “swimmer’s itch,” is an uncomfortable rash caused by microscopic parasites found in freshwater lakes. As we enter the swim season, it is important to be aware of how to avoid this pesky parasite. Prevention is key! You can greatly...
by Communications Committee | Apr 17, 2025 | News, Staff Spotlight
April 2025 They say that “no one steps in the same river twice.” Since bringing my life full circle and returning to Glen Arbor as the GLA’s first Executive Director, I’ve reflected on this quote often. This watershed is a truly magical place where things are always...
