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Posted on October 8th, 2024
New Merch for 2025 in Stock Now!
Check it out! A new shipment of Black Lake Association merch including some new styles and items recently arrived. New colors–as requested– for T-shirts, sweatshirts, ball-caps, and hoodies have come in. We’ve also added koozies to our line of gear that shows you care about our lake. For more information and to take a look at new merchandise, colors, sizes, and prices, visit our gear page.
Posted on August 5th, 2024
Shoreline Best Management Practices (July 2024)
At the July 8 meeting of the Black Lake Association, Noah Jansen from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council discussed best management practices for homeowners with seawalls and riprap to improve their shorelines. These practices for establishing a greenbelt that will improve water quality are useful tools for all lake residents. Here’s the complete presentation, Softening Hardened Shorelines: Best Management Practices for Homeowners with Seawalls and Large Riprap (July 8, 2024).
Posted on August 4th, 2024
2023 Drone Shoreline Survey
The drone shoreline survey analysis that the Black Lake Association commissioned was completed in March 2024 by Ron Reimink, Freshwater Solutions, LLC and Kelsey Froelich, Good Harbor Bay Watershed Biologist. The survey provides a comprehensive video mapping of the entire Black Lake shoreline, analysis of its various features, and comparisons of results to those of other northern Michigan Lakes. This baseline report identifies areas of concern that may need intervention. The survey identified nine sites with potential invasive plants on shore. We will contact property owners to assist in confirming the status of potential invasives and help with removal as needed. The drone survey does not identify all potential invasives since plants mature at different times of year.
To read the complete report, see 2023 Black Lake Drone Shoreline Survey Analysis Report and the presentation slides from the September 9 meeting.
If you have questions, please contact Dave Turzewski at BlackLakeAssociation@gmail.com.
Posted on July 1st, 2024
Septic Regulations and Maintenance
The June 10, 2024 program was a presentation from Tip of the Mitt on changing septic regulations, maintaining your septic system for best performance and to prevent leakage harmful to the lake and groundwater, and resources available to assist you. Here’s the complete presentation, Septic Systems: A Threat to our Waters.
Posted on April 30th, 2024
Results of 2023 MSU Extension Aquatic Plants and Macroalgae Survey
Good news! We recently received the following report from MSU Extension that is a summary of results of a survey conducted from August 2022 through August 2023 of the aquatic macrophytes (aquatic plants and macroalgae) in Black Lake. Of the 32 species identified, NO aquatic invasive species were detected! That’s not just good news; that’s great news! Now, we need to keep up the good work: remember to clean, drain, and dry your boats, trailers, and all equipment that comes in contact with the water. Here’s the complete report.