Aerial Image
Drone image taken December 2024 by William “Scott” Brown of Chelsea
Learning Opportunity
Michigan State University Introduction to Lakes online course - January 2025
Potential Lake Threat
Learn to identify invasive crayfish and prevent introductions (often from pet trade)
Upcoming Events
Fishing tournaments on Halfmoon Lake
Scientific Paper
A general guide to starting invasive species programs based on citizen science
Local Resource
Get newsletters and other information from the Dexter Township web site
Volunteer Lake Monitoring
Michigan Clean Water Corps
Audio Interview
Learn how the the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commission and other local organizations facilitate several data gathering citizen-science programs that monitor the health of local rivers, streams, and lakes
Local Lake Association
The Silver Lake Property Owners Association provides many useful resources on their web site.
Webinar
MDNR NotMISpecies Webinar Series
Recent Research
New research compiled in the report shows that operation of wake boats can potentially threaten lake health. This is just one of many published articles.
Statewide Association
Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, Inc. is a state-wide, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of Michigan’s vast treasure of inland lakes and streams.
Natural Shoreline
Bioengineered Shoreline Protection on Inland Lakes in Michigan
Huron River Watershed Council
Together we protect our home river
Rain Gardens
Rain gardens capture storm water runoff before it pollutes our local rivers while providing beautiful garden scapes throughout the growing season.