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FOR SALE

5/28/2016

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ALUMINUM RAFT 

8' x 8', one owner, very good condition
Asking $500
Call Jerry Matkaitis at 708-738-7693
​posted 5/28/16
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Flood Plane Designation

5/22/2016

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An inquiry came to the LOWA from a lake resident about flood plain designations.  A few years ago FEMA re-designated waterways across the US. As a result some properties around our lake were classified as being in a flood zone.  I checked around the web and found a couple of websites. The following may be helpful to some.

http://msc.fema.gov/portal
​https://www.fema.gov/change-flood-zone-designation-online-letter-map-change
http://www.fema.gov/letter-map-amendment-letter-map-revision-based-fill-process



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Annual Spring MLSA Lake Meeting

5/10/2016

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LAKE RESIDENTS interested in the health of their lake:
Annual Spring MLSA Lake Meeting
Sat. May 14th at the Decatur Library...Coffee and donuts start at 9AM, Meeting starts at 9:30 AM...Come and talk about your lake...learn from others...network...

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Starry stonewort

5/5/2016

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There was an article in the Michigan Riparian Magazine, summer 2015 about Starry stonewort. The algae, Starry stonewort (scientific name: Nitellopsis obtusa), a member of the Characeae family, was first detected in Michigan lakes in 2006. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has classified Starry stonewort as a highly invasive aquatic species. 
This robust plant grows to over 6 feet (2 meters) tall and is capable of rapidly producing a large, dense mass in water from 1 to 29 feet deep that completely engulfs everything in the area. This mass can significantly alter and/or destroy submerged native aquatic plant ecosystem. 
Quoting from the article: "Severe degradation and/or loss of native submerged aquatic plant communities and areas critical to fish reproduction represent a significant threat to the immense ecological, recreational and economical value of Michigan's inland lakes." This is not good news for our lake!
The last sentence of the article is this: "Early detection and rapid response in managing the rapidly growing invasive plant is critical to sparing your inland lake or favorite fishing spot from the ecological ravages of this unprecedented biological invasion."  
This plant has been spotted in our Lake of the Woods. Professional Lake Management (PLM) responded promptly and treated the area spotted. A resident called when they saw the massive growth. If you think you see this plant in our lake, please immediately call Bob Richter, the Board president. He is our official contact person with PLM. We want to keep the lake healthy!

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Sunset in the Spring

5/5/2016

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  • Home
  • About the lake
    • Report lake problems
    • Lake Access Areas
    • LOW Statistics & Information
    • Lake Water >
      • Water Treatment Schedule and Reports
      • 2020 Water Treatment Reports and Weed Treatment Schedule
      • 2019 and before Water Test Results
      • 2018 LOW treatment
      • Invasive Species. . .
    • Safety on the Lake >
      • General safety
    • Keyholing Ordinance & Riparian Issues
  • Organization
    • Bylaws
    • Annual Dues
    • Meeting Minutes >
      • Board Meeting Minutes
      • Annual Meetings
      • 2016 Annual Meeting and Picnic 2016
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