Do you know that adding sand to your beach can harm the Lake?
We are all well aware of the threats of invasives overtaking our lake. We should also guard against pollutants finding their way into the Lake Charlevoix watershed. While these issues usually invoke images of Asian carp, zebra mussels, fertilizers and chemical run-off, it will surprise many to learn that adding beach sand is one of the biggest contributors to the introduction of pollution and the destruction of habitat in our lake. Find out more Here!
Low Water Forum Summary (by Dan Mishler, LCA, President)
So what is impacting our water levels and what can be done about it? Following is my personal take on the presentations and the points made by each speaker on Monday May 6.
Our three expert speakers on Monday night, Jennifer McKay from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Roger Gauthier, retired senior hydrologist from the Army Corps and current Chair of Restore Our Water International, ROWI, and Lana Pollack, US Chair of the International Joint Commission, IJC, agreed on many points, but had slightly different opinions on moving forward. Go here for more information.
To watch the full presentation click here.
Do You Have a Healthy Shoreline?
Is your shoreline eroding? Does algae grow in abundance? Read this article to discover how to ensure that your shoreline greenbelt contributes to the health of Lake Charlevoix…and not the opposite.
Do You Treasure Lake Charlevoix? Become a Guardian!
Don’t worry…it isn’t hard. The Lake Guardian Program is simply a hand-on way that you can help us inform others about the many ways we can protect our lake – together. Read more.