April Morey, Fisheries Management Biologist with MDNR- Fisheries Division provided the following information to the SLA regarding the current fish kill and algae bloom. Most notably in the final paragraph she states "For now, continue to avoid contact with water that appears green, has visible surface scum, or otherwise looks unusual. Clear water is safe water": "I spoke with Brian Zuber, who is the lead for the Sanford Lake fish kill event and an Environmental Quality Analyst with EGLE. I...

The SLA board of directors will present a proposed change to our bylaws at the August 12 Annual Meeting. We are seeking to move away from the "Restore the Lake" theme that we moved to in 2021 and revert back to a croader more balanced mission going forward. The proposed bylaw changes to be voted on are summarized in red text below. To review a full copy of the CURRENT SLA bylaws please click here. Here is a summary of the proposed change: Also at our upcoming Annual Members Meeting on...

The SLA Annual Meeting will be on August 12 at 6pm, at the Village of Sanford Ball Park- large pavilion. There will be a potluck picnic and two guest speakers. The SLA will provide pulled pork sandwiches, plates, plasticware and napkins. Please have your dish to share placed by 6:00pm and bring your own drink (reminder, the park does not allow liquor). This year the main guest speaker will be Paul Hausler from Progressive AE. He is the professional scientist retained by the Sanford Lake...