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CLWA Annual Meeting held on July 24
CLWA members met on Saturday, July 24, at the Mills Community House in Benzonia and virtually via Zoom for the 2021 Annual Members Meeting. President Dave Wynne presented a comprehensive report on current programs and Treasurer Bruce Gerhart detailed the allocation of CLWA’s financial resources. Board member Tassie Bosher explained the work the CLWA Land Use committee is doing to protect Crystal Lake’s waters by updating the Overlay zoning ordinance. Co-chair of the “Keep Crystal Clear” benefit, Lindsay Saldebar announced the successful results of this event, with approximately $10,000 raised for the CLWA.
Election of new officers and board members had taken place by mail, and Nominating chair Wanda Shreiner announced the results. An amendment to the Bylaws also passed by mail ballot.
Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of the presentations: many were concerned about the control of Eurasian watermilfoil in the lake.
To read the 2021 minutes of the meeting CLICK HERE.
To view the PowerPoint of the President’s report at the 2021 meeting CLICK HERE.
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The Crystal Lake Watershed Association (CLWA), is a non-profit (501c3) organization.
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Site by: Rick Cosaro
Quagga Mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis)
A close relative of the Zebra mussel which already infests Crystal Lake. Like its cousin, it consumes native phytoplankton and clogs lakeshore recreational equipment. More rounded shell and less prominent dark rings than the Quagga. Can grow to 2 inches in length.
New England Mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum)
Small dark snails that reproduce rapidly to high densities in many habitats. Their small size makes them difficult to detect when attached to fishing gear or watercraft. They are abundant in the Platte River.
Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)
Dark red color with bright red raised spots: look like small lobsters. Length 2.2 - 4.7 inches. Compete aggressively with native crayfish for food and habitat. Introduced by live bait dumping, aquarium trade.
Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata)
Submerged aquatic plant; green leaves whorled in groups of 4-8. Very slender stems can grow up to 30 feet long. White 3-petaled flowers. Forms dense mats that shade out native vegetation and interferes with recreational activities.
Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa)
Submerged whorls of 4-6 leaves with blunt tips; can reach up to 33 inches. Forms dense mats that significantly reduce the diversity of other aquatic plants. Mats impede movement of fish, water flow, and recreational activities.
