by Glen Lake Communications | Oct 8, 2025 | News
For 30 years, the Glen Lake Association’s (GLA) Boat Wash Operation has been the first line of defense against aquatic invasive species. Located on the north shore of Little Glen Lake at 7075 W. Day Forest Rd., the boat wash plays a crucial role in protecting the Glen...
by Glen Lake Communications | Oct 6, 2025 | Guardian Tips, News
As summer shifts into autumn, we savor the last boat rides, earlier sunsets, and brisk evening swims. At the same time, property owners around the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed focus on familiar fall checklists: closing cottages, pulling docks, and preparing yards...
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 Glen Lake Communications | Sep 16, 2025 | News
Septic September: Clean Water Depends on Healthy Septic Systems Simple care for your septic system is one of the most important ways to keep the watershed clean and healthy. What happens in your backyard is more connected to the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed...
by Glen Lake Association | Aug 18, 2025 | Interns
By Suha Augenstein, 2025 Watershed Science and Outreach InternPhoto credit: Purple Loosestrife. Flickr User Liz West via Creative Commons 2.0 As the Glen Lake Association’s Watershed Science and Outreach Intern, I joined a hands-on conservation project at Brooks Lake,...
by Glen Lake Association | Jul 29, 2025 | Interns
By Suha Augenstein, 2025 Watershed Science and Outreach Intern As part of the Glen Lake Association’s (GLA) conservation efforts, a combination of innovative technology and community effort is helping preserve the watershed’s underwater plants and wildlife. One of the...
by Glen Lake Association | Jul 29, 2025 | Interns
By Suha Augenstein, 2025 Watershed Science and Outreach Intern Each summer, around the summer solstice, the Glen Lake Association (GLA) conducts its Annual Inlet Study, a cornerstone of its water quality monitoring efforts. This study focuses on the 11-12 primary...
by Glen Lake Association | Jul 29, 2025 | Interns
The Glen Lake Association’s (GLA) Watershed Science and Outreach Internship is an eight-week, hands-on learning experience designed for undergraduate students pursuing studies in environmental science, biology, conservation, or related fields. Interns engage directly...
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...
