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The Value of Michigan Inland Lakes
 

29th April, 2010 - Tony Groves, Pam Tyning, Paul Hausler - Progressive AE

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Fishing-IMGP5292Michigan has over 11,000 inland lakes with a surface area greater than 5 acres and, of those, 2,000 are larger than 50 acres.1 Each year, thousands of people enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, and other recreational pursuits on Michigan’s lakes. There is no question that Michigan’s lakes… Read More »


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Water Quality of Michigan’s Inland Lakes
 

29th April, 2010 - Tony Groves, Pam Tyning, Paul Hausler - Progressive AE

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Monitoring of select Michigan lakes has been conducted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) since 1973. Currently, as part of Michigan’s Lake Water Quality Assessment Program, the MDNRE and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are jointly monitoring certain Michigan lakes to determine baseline water quality conditions and trophic state. Between 2001… Read More »


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Aquatic Plant Control – Before You Begin
 

29th April, 2010 - Tony Groves, Pam Tyning, Paul Hausler - Progressive AE


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Before embarking on a plant control program, there are several things that should be considered. First, it is important to realize that aquatic plants are an essential component of lakes. Plants in lakes produce oxygen during photosynthesis, help stabilize shoreline and bottom sediments, and provide habitat and cover for fish and other aquatic… Read More »


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