Each fall, when the last docks come out and the trees ignite with color, a stillness settles over the watershed that invites reflection. The water calms, the air becomes crisp, and gratitude comes easily for those of us lucky enough to enjoy this slowing-down season.
It’s a perfect time to pause and appreciate what makes this place so special, and to recognize the people who keep it that way.
Because of you, the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed remains one of the cleanest in Michigan. Your membership and support protect the water we love through science, education, and hands-on care. From stopping invasive species at the Boat Wash to teaching shoreline owners about natural buffers, your commitment makes a visible difference.
This season is also a time to give back to the lakes and streams that give us so much. Beyond annual memberships, gifts to the Glen Lake Association directly support:
- Clean, clear water: Your gift helps fund monitoring and research that keeps Glen Lake and its watershed one of the state’s most pristine inland lakes.
- Rapid invasive species response: You ensure the GLA Boat Wash and field crews are ready to act fast when new threats appear.
- Education and stewardship: You help waterfront (riparian) owners, watershed neighbors, and visitors learn how their small actions add up to big protection.
Every contribution—large or small—ripples through the watershed. It funds the work that ensures the next generation will experience the same blue waters, healthy river, and thriving habitats we enjoy today.
If you’ve already made your membership contribution this year, thank you. You’re part of a community that values this place and works year-round to preserve it. If you’re able, consider going one step further with a year-end, tax-deductible gift to deepen your impact.
As you reflect on what you’re grateful for this season, know that your generosity helps protect one of Michigan’s most extraordinary watersheds—for today, and for the future.