Eurasian Watermilfoil control: 2025 update

For the fifth year the CLWA treated invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil in Crystal Lake. Once again aerial drone guidance assisted the application of the product, a procedure that precisely targets the plants and insures that the minimal amount of chemical is used. Windy...

Crystal’s water quality report for 2025

As part of the Michigan Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP), the CLWA sponsors comprehensive scientific testing of Crystal Lake’s water. Monitoring provides advance warning, so that early action can be taken to protect Crystal Lake. CLWA’s testing through the...

Fall/Winter 2025 “Crystal Whitecaps” newsletter now online.

About the CLWA CLWA News Fall/Winter 2025 “Crystal Whitecaps” newsletter now online. Read the feature article on Beulah, plus reports on water quality testing and the Walkabout in 2025.  Click HERE to read and share. All back issues are also available online...

Swimmer’s Itch report for 2025 now available

About the CLWA CLWA News Swimmer’s Itch report for 2025 now available The data from this summer’s swimmer’s itch research confirms that relocation of merganser ducks reduces the incidence of human affliction. Due to the 2-year life cycle of the parasite,...

CLWA presents its work to protect Crystal Lake

About the CLWA CLWA News CLWA presents its work to protect Crystal Lake Over 100 CLWA members and friends met on Saturday, July 19, to hear updates on the organization’s current programs and projects to protect the water quality of Crystal Lake. Held at Mills...

CLWA sues Sunkissed Hills development

About the CLWA CLWA News CLWA sues Sunkissed Hills development CLWA’s lawsuit involving the Sunkissed Hills development in Benzonia township remains in its early stages. In their initial responses, the three parties named in the lawsuit deny all claims against...