The Annual Fall Overturn on Big Glen

by | Dec 10, 2018 | Education, News

  It was recently reported that the water in Big Glen appeared more “cloudy and foamy.”  The question is why does the Big Glen look less desirable in the fall than in the summer when the water is more clear?  The answer is the lake has “flipped.” During...

Clean Water Talk November 28

by | Nov 23, 2018 | Education, News

Clean Water: There is always something each one of us can do to protect this precious natural resource. Come learn more about threats facing our water at a community conversation on November 28. Held at the Glen Lake Community Library beginning at 7...

Giving Tuesday – Consider Donating to GLA

by | Nov 20, 2018 | Uncategorized

  Tuesday, November 27th is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving.  It marks the start of the charitable season of generosity and your opportunity to support a favorite and worthy cause. The Glen Lake Association invites you, your family and friends to...

Sea Walls’ Impact on Water Quality

by | Nov 12, 2018 | Education, News

The photo here shows a seawall on Glen Lake that has been replaced by a natural shoreline.   Do you know how many seawalls are on the Glen Lake shoreline? A seawall is defined as an engineered concrete, steel, or wood structure at the water’s edge that typically...

Salmon in the Crystal River

by | Oct 9, 2018 | Education, News

“If you can, get out in a canoe or kayak and start at the headwaters of the Crystal River and enjoy watching these amazing fish,” says  GLA Watershed Biologist, Rob Karner. By canoe or kayak is an excellent way to watch these incredible fish as they...