New database tracks Crystal’s water quality

About the CLWA CLWA News New database tracks Crystal’s water quality The CLWA and its predecessor organizations have monitored the chemistry of the lake’s water for more than 50 years. All this information is now included in an interactive database that...

Zoning for lake health

About the CLWA CLWA News Zoning for lake health There’s lots of building going on around Crystal Lake. Zoning and other local and state regulations are in place to help protect the clear waters of the lake. The CLWA’s brochure provides guidelines for your...

“Stewardship for a Healthy Watershed” booklet available

About the CLWA CLWA News “Stewardship for a Healthy Watershed” booklet available As the days lengthen and blue water emerges from the ice, many of you are making plans for your yards and gardens. The CLWA is proud to make available our booklet, “Stewardship for a...

CLWA completes treatment of invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil

About the CLWA CLWA News CLWA completes treatment of invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil The CLWA began its long-delayed treatment of EWM in Crystal Lake on June 29 under the terms of the authorization provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and...

CLWA suspends Eurasian Watermilfoil treatment for 2020

About the CLWA CLWA News CLWA suspends Eurasian Watermilfoil treatment for 2020 On July 28 the CLWA executive committee made the difficult decision to cancel its plans to begin control of the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in Crystal Lake this year. The CLWA had...

Merganser brood relocation completed for 2020 — WATCH VIDEO

About the CLWA CLWA News Merganser brood relocation completed for 2020 — WATCH VIDEO CLWA’s team has now finished trapping and relocating all the merganser broods that nested on Crystal Lake this summer. Over a month’s time, completing work on July 8, they...