During the Annual Sanford Lake Association Members Meeting and Picnic last week, Paul Hausler, from Progressive AE, who is the professional scientist retained by the Sanford Lake Improvement Board (SLIB), spoke about weed treatments, how assessments are handled, state requirements, and Sanford Lake in particular. Please find his handout, titled: Sanford Lake Aquatic Plant Control Program FAQ from the meeting at the here.

The Sanford Lake Association has been notified by PLM Lake and Land Management that they have tentatively scheduled Sanford Lake in Edenville Twp. for an emergent weed treatment Wednesday, August 26th pending weather. They will be targeting the phragmites and purple loosestrife. Please look for this Notice to be posted in the areas of treatment next week. https://9efbbdf1-d8a8-4a3d-9e04-156d228e97e9.usrfiles.com/ugd/9efbbd_fb39d987273741b7802b6b839c1e0691.pdf

We have an important update regarding the recent fish mortality on Sanford Lake. Sanford Lake Association spoke with April Morey, Fisheries Management Biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). April spoke with Brian Zuber, Environmental Quality Analyst with EGLE and the lead for the Sanford Lake fish kill event. Based on the information available so far, the signs continue to indicate that a harmful algal bloom (HAB) is likely responsible for the recent fish kill....