"Setting Up Special Assessment Districts For Lake Management in Michigan Townships" Lake Associations and riparian property owners have sometimes experienced frustration when attempting to implement lake management programs. Often, in the case of voluntary associations, problems arise when property owners refuse to join or fail to contribute their fair share to the funding. Also, it is normally not possible to force 100% participation through the association itself. These obstacles can severely limit the effectiveness of lake management programs. Nevertheless, there are statutes in Michigan which permit the creation of a Special Assessment District covering the entire lake involved ...
» continue readingAquatic Plant Management -- Questions and Answers Q. Will aquatic plant controls eliminate all aquatic vegetation? A. NO! Nearly all currently available aquatic plants controls are SELECTIVE (i.e., they control some plants but not others). Intelligent aquatic plant management uses this selectivity to remove particularly problematic plants while leaving others unaffected. This approach minimizes interference with recreation while leaving desirable vegetation that provide BENEFITS to the lake (see below). Harvesting cuts all plants in the affected area, but plants are not killed and will regrow. Intelligent aquatic plant management removes the most problematic aquatic plants, which are ...
» continue readingFountain & Aeration FAQs What are the benefits of a fountain or aeration system? Fountains provide aesthetic value and aeration, circulation and agitation benefits to your pond. Aesthetic Value PLM offers a wide variety of fountain spray patterns to suit any area. The aesthetic benefits of a well planned fountain system can improve your property value while providing a pleasant, relaxing view to your family and friends. Aeration / Circulation / Agitation Benefits Aeration benefits your pond by introducing atmospheric oxygen throughout the water body. Aeration increases the life of your pond and helps maintain your investment in stocked plants and fish. Circulation will help create ...
» continue readingWhat Can I Do to Prevent Invasive Plants on My Property? Contact PLM Lake & Land Management, your local native plant society or state Department of Natural Resources to find out which plants are invasive in your area. Learn to identify locally important invasive plants. Remove invasive plants on your property or prevent their spread. Only use non-invasive plants when landscaping your property. If your property borders a natural area, consider using only native plants in your landscape. Find non-invasive or native alternatives for invasive landscape plants. Be cautious of plants that "hitchhike" from lake to lake in bilge water, props or trailers of recreational boats. Make others ...
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