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Glen Lake Association casts net for first executive director to lead watershed protection

The Glen Lake Association (GLA), a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and protecting the water quality and natural resources in the Glen Lake and Crystal River Watershed, has announced its search for an executive director. Since 1945, GLA has aimed to be the recognized leader in evidence-based strategies for protecting the watershed while advancing environmental education, sustainable policies, and quality of life. This brand-new position reflects the organization’s commitment to building upon its strong foundation to ensure future growth and success. “This is an exciting time for the Glen Lake Association,” said Stan Kryder, GLA Board President. “The new executive director will play a vital role in shaping the future of the GLA and preserving the long-term health of the watershed.”

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Aquatic invasives threaten area waters

For many people visiting and moving here, it’s all about the water. Unfortunately, the same is true for other, less-welcome entities: Eurasian watermilfoil, Quagga mussels, purple loosestrife and other invasive species. Combating these and other unwelcome plants and animals is an ongoing challenge. For example, Lake Leelanau has been in the news for its battle against Eurasian watermilfoil, a plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Now Glen Lake has discovered signs of the plant. If unchecked, it spreads quickly and forms thick mats in shallow areas. It blocks sunlight and kills native aquatic plants that fish and other underwater species rely on for food and shelter. Glen Lake Association watershed biologist Rob Karner says treating invasives follows a simple formula: find it, deal with it, and repeat until it’s gone. But while the formula may be simple, it’s far from easy.

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Rapid temperature hike causes unusual fish die off in Little Glen Lake

In early June, Glen Lake Association (GLA) watershed biologist Rob Karner reported a significant fish die off, the likes of which he had never before seen in his more than 40 years of observing the lakes and rivers in the Glen Lakes watershed. The die off included at least four species—perch, small mouth bass, northern long nosed gar, and sand shiners.

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Glen Lake Association wants Overlay District to protect watershed

The Glen Lake Association (GLA), which turns 75 years old this year, is advocating for the creation of an “Overlay District” to protect the Glen Lake and Crystal River watershed. The initiative, three years in the making, is modeled after the Crystal Lake Overlay District in Benzie County, which took effect 25 years ago. A consultant hired by the GLA also championed the Crystal Lake district in the mid-1990s.

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Water wranglers balance water levels, river flows in Glen Lake watershed

Meet Bill Meserve and Cal Killen, two of the people responsible for managing water levels in the Glen Lakes as well as the Crystal River. Under the auspices of the Glen Lake Association (GLA), these volunteers serve on the Water Level Committee appointed to balance the needs and demands of both lake shore and river’s edge owners, as well as the businesses that depend on these stunningly beautiful and fragile water resources.

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Glen Arbor Arts Center takes new view on water

July 15-19 is Water Week at the Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC). As part of its exhibition “New Views: Water = Life = Art,” the GAAC offers three events that examine water from different perspectives.

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Highlights from Glen Lake Association’s post-storm workshop

In case you missed the Glen Lake Association’s post-storm workshop on Aug. 29, you can watch the following video of the workshop. Also, listed below are some highlights and suggested guidelines, compiled by watershed biologist Rob Karner, for your review and consideration.

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Glen Lake Association sponsors “What’s Next?” storm recovery workshop

The Glen Lake Association will sponsor a panel discussion and Q&A to help people throughout the region whose property was affected by the Aug. 2 storm. The free discussion is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Glen Arbor Township Hall.

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Glen Lake Association anoints watershed guardians

Photo by Chris Pina By Linda Alice Dewey Sun contributor “How beautiful is Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Bay and the Sleeping Bear Dunes?” asks Rob Karner, water biologist for the Glen Lake Association (GLA). “Who’s going to protect it?” It’s a concern to GLA president Dennis Becker as well. Like many others in recent […]

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Glen Lake Library sponsors Asparagus Poetry contest

After a one-year hiatus, the Glen Lake Library will once again host a poetry contest as part of the 2015 Empire Asparagus Festival. Submit your asparagus-inspired verse by Thursday, May 14. Poems can be dropped off at the library; mailed to Glen Lake Library, PO Box 325, Empire, MI 49630; or emailed to info@glenlakelibrary.net. Be sure to include your contact information with your poem. Contestants are encouraged to come present their own poetry at the reading on Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded in both adult (age 18+) and children’s categories.

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