PANCAKE BREAKFAST SLATED FOR JULY 1 · confine space rescue and grain bin rescue for large agricultural farms. 12. Donations have fallen in the past couple years: $11,000 in 2014

Mark your calendars for the 2017 Coldwater Lake Association Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. This year we’ve got a great recipe for success!

1. Extra parking, re-configured parking and traffic flow control provided by the Sheriffs Reserves Posse 2. Carry-out window added in 2016 along

with additional outdoor seating. Eat with us or take it home to others3. 4 new large pancake grills, which means a breakfast served every 15

seconds What does that mean for you? No Cooking! All you can eat pancakes, single serving of sausage, and milk, coffee, and juice. Cost for adults is $6 and $3 for kids 8 and under.

This is the largest fundraiser the Association holds each year. We raise funds to offset the projects supported by the Coldwater Lake Association, directly or indirectly, including the mailed newsletter, fireworks, three boater safety courses, support for Lakeland Fire Department, dredging of Warren Road bridge area, water quality and weed monitoring, life vest

program, Coldwater Lake Assocation website, and maintenance of emergency building shelter and grounds. Advertising, including lake garage sales, Bernie Behnke Scholarship Bass Tournament, boat parades, and the Coldwater Lake Triathlon to name a few!

PA N C A K E B R E A K FA S T S L AT E D F O R J U LY 1

J U LY 1st F I R E WOR K S

Coldwater Lake Association Board of Directors have contracted with a new fireworks company, Camtor Pyrotechnics of Avilla, Indiana for 2017-2019 fireworks display at Coldwater Lake planned for July 1 with a rain date of July 2.

Camtor Pyrotechnics won the bid by increasing the amount of fireworks while reducing the cost from previous years. Kim Gray, current Board member said, “They came highly

recommended from multiple events and had glowing reviews including Lake George, Indiana”. Matt Green of Camtor said, “We are excited for the opportunity to bring our show and energy to Coldwater Lake for the July 1 show. We are on the cutting edge, always looking out for the latest and greatest new things to bring each year.” An additional fireworks barge has also been added, bringing the total to four.

EXPANDING FIREWORKS Labor Day 2018? “That would be an area to expand in the future if we able to secure enough donations with reduced costs. It might not be as big as the July show but what a great way to end the summer with a bang! The Lake Association Board does not feel that this is that far out of reach,” said Dennis Babjack, Board member.

Fireworks Supported by Donations OnlyTo continue the fireworks celebration, donations can now be made online at ColdwaterLakeAssociation.com or mailed to Coldwater Lake Association, P.O. Box 794 Coldwater MI 49036

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Make your donations and/or pay your membership online!516 Warren Road | P.O. Box 794 | Coldwater, MI 49036

New Fireworks Company for 2017. More Bang for the Buck!

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C ONTENT SFireworks P.1

Lakeland Fire Dept. P.2-3Boater ’s Safety P.4Warren Bridge P.5

Mute Swans P.6Area Events P.7

2016 Donors P.8-9Water Quality P.10-11

Plant Control FAQ P.12-13Winter on the Lake P.14

New Website P.15

Top 12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About

1. In 2016 the firefighters had 169 calls for service, 87 of those were medical calls, 75 were for fire and 7 for mutual aid to neighboring communities. (Example: Lake George Retreat fire)

2. Service Area: Ovid and Kinderhook Townships providing 21 volunteer firefighters, 1 engine, 2 tankers, 2 grass trucks and 1 rescue truck for dealing with fire, EMS medical calls for drownings, heart attacks, and water or land accidents.

3. Volunteer Fire fighters are paid $15 per run, not per hour. The cost offsets gas for their vehicles responding to a call while maintaining other jobs. These volunteers are the unsung heroes that come to help and assist at all hours of the day and night. If you know any of them personally, remember to thank them for donating their time!

4. There are many that follow in footsteps to do firefighting. Family members grow up in this tradition and continue this unselfish community service. Putting their lives on the line to help, save and assist. Protecting our lives, property, and community for little more than gas money.

5. Recent donations have paid for ice rescue equipment and multi-line manifold. Jaws of Life, multi-line air compressor to run multiple pieces of life saving extraction equipment, Thermal Imagining Camera and necessary medical supplies to name a few.

6. Outfitting a firefighter with a jacket, pants, boots, gloves and hat cost an average of $4,000. They currently can only replace 3 suits per year due to budget constraints.

7. Started /conceived in 1981 at a Coldwater Lake Association Annual Meeting. A Board was elected, a Federal Fire truck that belonged to the Hillsdale DNR was purchased, staffing hired and sent to school for training with the department official in February 1982. Pancake Breakfasts Fundraisers were held monthly at the Coldwater Lake Association Building to help fund the Lakeland Fire Department.

8. A grant application for $250,000 was recently submitted to upgrade outdated air packs and obtain a fill station. Last year the Department submitted grant application and reached the 3rd round before falling short.

9. The Department is currently working on obtaining a lower ISO fire rating which lowers fire and insurance costs.

10. The cost for continuing education credits and training to keep their certification for firefighters and EMS are from $15 - $540 per class.

11. Upcoming training includes rope rescue, confine space rescue and grain bin rescue for large agricultural farms.

12. Donations have fallen in the past couple years:

$11,000 in 2014 $9,624 in 2015 $8,034 in 2016.

LAKELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT

Please post property addresses in large clear marked numbers on your house or mail box (both sides) or fence in front of your

house, like the green reflective address plaques. This helps to quickly identify the location when time is important. These

can be purchased for around $10 at the Branch County Central Dispatch Office at 141 E. Chicago Road, near the

airport, or at Home Depot or Menards.

Please follow these State regulations concerning burning:• State prohibits burning of rubber, plastics, tires, vinyl, chemicals, fiberglass or any other material which produces black or toxic smoke.• Structures may not be burned for any reason, whether standing or demolished.• Person are required to obtain a burning permit from the fire department to conduct open burning when the ground is not snow covered.• Open burning of a natural material, such as

brush and leaves is allowed with burning permit.• State law prohibits the open burning of any

construction or demolition materials. • Open burning is not allowed when the wind is over 3

miles per hour. Open fires must be kept under control and be attended by an adult at all times until the fire is out.

• State law allows burning of logs, brush, charcoal and other similar materials for the purpose of food preparation or

recreation. • Burning permits for Kinderhook and Ovid townships

may be obtained by calling the Lakeland Fire Department at 517-238-4345.

Lakeland Fire Department R e m i n d s L a k e r s

2017 Wish ListFIRE DEPARTMENT

• To purchase LDH (Large Diameter Hose) cost for 100 feet is $6,200. This allows the pumping of water to multiple locations without putting tankers and support trucks stacked up in small lanes. This eliminates having to back up or get blocked in, inhibiting EMS or other first responders to access area and is especially important in potentially hazard spaces or tight restrictive areas like JoJo Lane, Shady Oaks, Blackfoot, Shawnee Shoals, Buckeye Lane, Stocks Drive, Canada Shores, Pearl Beach Road to name a few. There have been multiple fires in these areas over the last couple years.

• Upgrading the rescue truck due to aging is requiring more maintenance and repairs. This is usually the second vehicle on the scene and carries additional firefighters and lifesaving equipment. It is also used as a rehab center for firefighters and call victims awaiting EMS vehicles during inclement weather.

• Miscellaneous equipment repair and replacement

L A K E L A N D

Most lakers don’t know how and why lake levels are monitored and controlled.

History: Coldwater Lake summer/winter lake levels were set by a 1966 District Court order.

The Drain Commissioner of Branch County, Mike Hard and his staff has the responsibility of regulating not only Coldwater Lake/Marble Chain, but all 1,200 miles of drains and waterways in the county.

The legal summer level for Coldwater Lake is 984.5 feet above mean sea level, which reads as 5.23 on the gage at the south side Warren Road bridge crossing. The winter level is one foot lower at 983.5 feet above mean sea level which reads 4.23 on the gage to allow for storage of spring rains.

L A K E L E V E L SQUESTIONS ANSWERED

Photo by Craig Dunworth

TYPE I PFD: APPROVED

TYPE II PFD: APPROVED


PFD: NOT APPROVED

TYPE III PFD: NOT APPROVEDHas no handle

May 20, June 3, June 24. Class size limited. Call 1-419-553-7251 to reserve your spot.

In cooperation with the Branch County Sheriff Marine Patrol, the Coldwater Lake Association will offer a FREE required boater safety class for young and old. This class teaches you lake and water safety, the do’s and don’ts around the lake. Depending on your age, it is required to obtain a boater’s safety card to operate boats and personal water crafts on Michigan lakes. All 3 classes will be held at the Coldwater Lake Association building located at 516 Warren Rd. Lunch will be provided by Coldwater Lake Association.

Those at least 16 years of age and born after December 31,1978, may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate. Those born on or before December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC legally without restrictions.

The Michigan DNR currently has a mandatory boater education requirement that requires all persons born after July 1, 1996 to have a boat safety certificate (also referred to as the Michigan boating license) to operate a motorboat on Michigan waters.

Boaters under the age of 12 must have a boat safety certificate and be under direct supervision by someone 16 years or older to operate a motorboat.

The Sheriff ’s office will continue the personal floatation devices (PFD) loan program for children under the age of 6 years old in 2017. The PFD loan program is for children that are under the age of six years old that are wearing a PFD on the water, but the incorrect type. The Sheriff ’s office will loan the correct Type I or Type II PFD for use. Reminder: The correct PFD must say “USCG approved” and be Type I or Type II, no other types are legal for children under the age of six, as shown.

Michigan State Law: Who must wear a PFD (life jacket)?• Children less than 6 years of age must wear a Type I or Type II PFD when

riding in the open deck area of a boat.• Each person operating, riding on or being towed behind a personal watercraft

(jet ski) must wear a Type I, Type II or Type III PFD (that is not an inflatable device).

Branch County Marine Patrol issued 11 citations for NO PFD’s in 2016 and issued 87 warnings for improper PFD’s. Marine Patrol stopped 69 vessels for improper direction which continue to be an issue on all county lakes.

Michigan State Law: A person operating a vessel on the waters of this state, in areas not marked by well defined channels, canals, rivers, or stream courses, shall operate the vessels in a counter-clockwise fashion to the extent that it is reasonably possible.

For other updates and events on Boater Safety Inspections please check out the Sheriff ’s office Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/BranchCountySheriffsOffice

WHAT: Boater’s Safety CoursesDATES: May 20, June 3, June 24, 2017WHERE: 516 Warren Road, Coldwater, Michigan

WHEN:WHERE:

June 3, 2017 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Sheriff ’s Office580 Marshall RoadColdwater, MI

SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOSTS BOATER APPRECIATION DAY

Photo by Craig Dunworth

WA R R E N B R I D G E U P DAT E : D R E D G I N G / R E P L A C E M E N TWarren Road Bridge that connects Coldwater Lake to Long Lake Channel and access to rest of the South Chain was difficult/impassable at times due to sand build-up. Boaters from the north use the Long Lake channel to gain access to Coldwater Lake and vice versa. This channel connects the Lakes and communities to the north along the chain that includes Long, Mud, Bartholomew, Archer, Middle, Marble and First Lakes.

Contributing factors include: 1. Natural lake currents 2. Winter ice flows, winds, and water flow towards the bridge

heading north towards Long Lake 3. Lack of spring rains which naturally clears the sand build up

before boat traffic ramps up4. Increasing size of boats

Does having the ability to access the chain of lakes impact Coldwater Lakers including all others on the chain? Absolutely! Some Lakers and boaters have complained that “we pay taxes and someone should take care of this”. For the Record: State DNR, Branch County, Ovid Township, adjacent property owners, or Lake Associations are not financially responsible for dredging the channel open or removing sand build up. These channels were created by the cement companies to mine the marrow off of the lake bottoms. This would not be allowed today. So it’s a convenience, not an entitlement. A convenience that we have grown accustomed to and have taken for granted over the years.

The Coldwater Lake Association has taken steps to secure permits to remove build up. Projected cost of the project is $7,000-$10,000 depending on many factors dealing with the bridge, Warren Road, channel access and disposal of dredged materials. In late summer 2016, the Coldwater Lake Association started to accept donations for this project. To date $1,280 has been collected of which $500 of that has come from San Suchi Beach Association for permits. The remaining balance has come from donors that have become aware of the project. These people have been recognized in the donor section with a “D” after their name.

We invite you to make a donation online at our website or with your return envelope provided, as we want to make sure the lakes stay great for families, friends and visitors.

FREE BOATERS SAFETY CLASS OFFERED

New Boating Law requires boat furniture to be attached.

Any questions concerning golf carts or boating furniture, please contact the Branch County Sheriffs Deptartment directly at 517-278-2942 or visit their website:www.countyofbranch.com/departments/28

New Boating Law

TYPE I PFD: APPROVED


Branch County Marine Patrol issued 11 citations for NO PFD’s in 2016 and issued 87 warnings for improper PFD’s. Marine Patrol stopped 69 vessels for improper direction which continue to be an issue on all county lakes.

Michigan State Law: A person operating a vessel on the waters of this state, in areas not marked by well defined channels, canals, rivers, or stream courses, shall operate the vessels in a counter-clockwise fashion to the extent that it is reasonably possible.

For other updates and events on Boater Safety Inspections please check out the Sheriff ’s office Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/BranchCountySheriffsOffice

WHAT: Boater’s Safety CoursesDATES: May 20, June 3, June 24, 2017WHERE: 516 Warren Road, Coldwater, Michigan

June 3, 2017 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Sheriff ’s Office580 Marshall RoadColdwater, MI

SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOSTS BOATER APPRECIATION DAY

WA R R E N B R I D G E U P DAT E : D R E D G I N G / R E P L A C E M E N TWarren Road Bridge that connects Coldwater Lake to Long Lake Channel and access to rest of the South Chain was difficult/impassable at times due to sand build-up. Boaters from the north use the Long Lake channel to gain access to Coldwater Lake and vice versa. This channel connects the Lakes and communities to the north along the chain that includes Long, Mud, Bartholomew, Archer, Middle, Marble and First Lakes.

Contributing factors include: 1. Natural lake currents 2. Winter ice flows, winds, and water flow towards the bridge

heading north towards Long Lake 3. Lack of spring rains which naturally clears the sand build up

before boat traffic ramps up4. Increasing size of boats

Does having the ability to access the chain of lakes impact Coldwater Lakers including all others on the chain? Absolutely! Some Lakers and boaters have complained that “we pay taxes and someone should take care of this”. For the Record: State DNR, Branch County, Ovid Township, adjacent property owners, or Lake Associations are not financially responsible for dredging the channel open or removing sand build up. These channels were created by the cement companies to mine the marrow off of the lake bottoms. This would not be allowed today. So it’s a convenience, not an entitlement. A convenience that we have grown accustomed to and have taken for granted over the years.

The Coldwater Lake Association has taken steps to secure permits to remove build up. Projected cost of the project is $7,000-$10,000 depending on many factors dealing with the bridge, Warren Road, channel access and disposal of dredged materials. In late summer 2016, the Coldwater Lake Association started to accept donations for this project. To date $1,280 has been collected of which $500 of that has come from San Suchi Beach Association for permits. The remaining balance has come from donors that have become aware of the project. These people have been recognized in the donor section with a “D” after their name.

We invite you to make a donation online at our website or with your return envelope provided, as we want to make sure the lakes stay great for families, friends and visitors.

ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEETINGColdwater Lake Association will hold their annual business meeting on June 17. Members and interested parties are invited to attend.

The meeting will be held from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the Coldwater Lake Association Building located at 516 Warren Rd. Updates will be provided by the Branch County Marine Patrol, Lakeland Fire Department, and others. Refreshments will be served.

DAY: June 17, 2017TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m

Are you considering planning a birthday, family reunion, wedding reception, holiday party, business meeting or fundraiser? The newly updated/remodeled Coldwater Lake Association building can accommodate your special event!

Daily rental is $100.00 for members and $125.00 for non-members with a $50 deposit at time of booking. Included in the cost is tables and chairs for 80+ people, kitchen facilities with two stoves, two refrigerators, large counter, center prep island, two sinks, a food service window, microwave, ample parking space, central air and heat.

The Lake Association building is located just off of Centennial Road at 516 Warren Road.

For availability and rental information contact Ed Stone at 517-795-4587.

LAKE ASSOCATION BUILDING FOR RENT

Golf Carts must be street legal and driven by a licensed driver on county and lake roads.

Children or kid-driven golf carts will be ticketed as an unlicensed driver and may delay obtaining a driver’s license in the State of Michigan.

Kid drivers pose increasing dangers for pedestrians and auto drivers around the lakes.

Golf Cart Update

Hard to believe now, but Coldwater Lake will soon be “buzzing” with summer activity! With all this summer fun we also get…MOSQUITOES!

More concerning than mosquitoes’ nuisance-factor, is their ability to transmit vector-borne diseases like West Nile, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Zika. With all the “buzz” about Zika you should understand that the primary source of transmission is the Aedes (aegypti & albopictus) Mosquitos. To date, neither have been found in Michigan; however, we should use common sense to protect our families from all vector borne diseases. For more info on Michigan mosquitoes go to: http://www.mimosq.org/mosquitodisease/MMCAZikaStatement.pdf

The next time you’re enjoying an evening with friends around the bonfire, here are some “Fun” facts you can share about Michigan’s mosquito population.Did you know:• Over 60 species of mosquitoes call Michigan home.• The most dangerous creature on earth, with an estimated 500-700 million cases of malaria per

year, is…you guessed it, the MOSQUITO!• Mosquitoes typically lay about 300 eggs each time they reproduce.• Mosquitoes live through 4 stages of life which are: eggs, larva, pupa and adults• Only the female mosquitos bite.• The eggs of flood water mosquitoes living in Michigan can remain viable for up to 7 years after

being laid. And, you thought a harsh winter would reduce the population!• Mosquito larva and pupa have tiny cylindrical tubes they poke through the surface of the water to

breath. It’s kind of like a little mosquito snorkel!

According to Chuck Barnes of Mosquito Shield of West MI, basic tips include: • Wear long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors• Avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn -– peak mosquito biting hours• Mosquito-proof your home with screens and regularly remove standing water from birdbaths,

gutters, pool covers and pet water dishes

These uninvited guests can be difficult to predict and difficult to control. Female mosquitoes transition through 3 stages of their life cycle before maturating into the dreaded biting adult. Depending on moisture and temperature, a mosquito can mature from an egg to an adult in as little as 7 days or lie dormant for years. Therefore, a flexible treatment schedule is key to optimal mosquito control. That is how Mosquito Shield’s system works. Using “Flex Scheduling” they treat customers’ property every 10-17 days throughout the season using a proprietary blend of mostly all-natural oils to repel and mask you from the uninvited summer time guests. If you have any questions concerning mosquitos, contact Mosquito Shield of West MI online at mosquitocontrolwmi.com, or by phone at 269-763-9248.

Mute swans are an invasive non-native species that pose a growing threat to native animals, habitats and people. Mute swans pose a threat as they are large birds that have little fear of humans.

Mute swans are a problem because of three primary issues:1. They can attack people in watercraft and on shore2. They pose a danger to native wildlife3. They contribute to the destruction of wetland habitat.

There are a few ways to tell a mute swan from a native swan. The most notable difference between mute swans and the two native swan species found in Michigan (trumpeter swan and tundra swan) is that adult mute swans have orange bills. The two native swans have black bills.

All Townships from the north and south chain of lakes approved DNR removal of the invasive mute swans except Kinderhook Township. By doing so, no action could be taken in the Ovid Township area of Coldwater Lake. The DNR’s Mute Swan Management and Control Program Policy and Procedures outlines both short and long term population goals in Michigan.

If you have mute swans on your property and wish to remove them or their nests and eggs, you must request a permit from your local DNR office call (517) 373-1263. To learn more, please visit www.michigan.gov/dnr Click on Wildlife & Habitat → Wildlife Species → Mute Swans

The Parks & Recreation Division of the DNR, in association with the Branch County/Coldwater Country Conference and Visitors Bureau, has developed a General Management Plan for Coldwater Lake State Park located on the south shores of Coldwater Lake in southern Branch County.

This 400- acre state park is currently undeveloped and used primarily for hunting.

Additional information on the DNR’s General Management Plan at www.michigan.gov/parkmanagementplans Click on Coldwater Lake State Park.

Another link for information is: http:// www.michigan.gov/coldwaterlake

What the association has learned is that no boat launch, swimming area or camping will be developed.

All comments and questions on the management planning process should be directed to: Debbie Jensen, Park Management Plan Administrator E-mail:[email protected]. Ph: 517-284-6105

M U T E S WA N S DA N G E RDon’t Let the Beauty Fool You

Keep Mosquitoes at Bay This Summer

Coldwater LakeState Park

Area Events 2017

JUNE

Downtown Coldwater, 4-CornersSaturday June 17 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Strawberry Fest

MAY

Heritage Park, ColdwaterMay 26-28

Civil War Days

Branch County Fairgrouds, ColdwaterMay 13-14

Coldwater Swap Meet & Car Show

BronsonMay 20

Bronson City-Wide Garage Sales

June 9-10Iyopawa Island & Shawnee Shoals Garage Sales

JULY

July 22Pearl Beach Garage Sales

Tuesday evenings in JulyEntertainment Under the Stars

BronsonJuly 21-24

Bronson Polish Festival

ColdwaterJuly 15

CHC Happy Heart Run 5K

ColonJuly 19-22

Colon Magic Festival

Downtown ColdwaterJune 9

Artwalk

Downtown Coldwater, 4-CornersSaturday September 16

AppleFest

Coldwater to CheboyganAugust 21-27

Old 27 Tour

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Branch County FairgroundsAugust 6-12

Branch County Fair

Along U.S. 12 Heritage Trail2nd weekend in August

Michigan’s Longest Antiques, Collectibles, and Treasures Sale

TekonshaLabor Day Weekend

Tekonsha City-Wide Garage Sales

ColdwaterJune through August

Tibbits Summer Theater

Downtown Coldwater, 4-CornersJune 24-September from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Coldwater Farmer’s Market

HillsdaleMid-May through October from 8 a.m. - noon

Hillsdale Farmer’s Market

ASSOCIATION EVENTSEUCHREThursday nights from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Coldwater Lake Association Building$1 Entry Fee

YOGA CLASSESMondays and Tuesdays starting at 6:30 p.m.Coldwater Lake Association Building

Check the website for updated information

L A K E

August 20 (tentatively)Sixth Annual Bernie Behnke Bass Tournament

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Marble-Coldwater Lake ChainWater Quality Monitoring Program2016 Data SummaryAs part of the five-year lake improvement plan for the Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain (2014-2018), samples are being collected during the spring and summer each year to evaluate baseline water quality conditions in the lakes. The discussion below includes background information on lake water quality and key sampling parameters, along with a summary of 2016 sampling results.

Lakes can be classified based on their productivity or ability to support plant and animal life. When classifying lakes, scientists use the broad categories oligotrophic, mesotrophic, or eutrophic. Under natural conditions, most lakes will ultimately evolve to a eutrophic state as they gradually fill with sediment and organic matter transported to the lake from the surrounding watershed. As the lake becomes shallower, the process accelerates. When aquatic plants become abundant, the lake slowly begins to fill in as sediment and decaying plant matter accumulate on the lake bottom. Eventually, terrestrial plants become established and the lake is transformed to a marshland. The natural lake aging process can be greatly accelerated if excessive amounts of sediment and nutrients (which stimulate aquatic plant growth) enter the lake from the surrounding watershed. Because these added inputs are usually associated with human activity, this accelerated lake aging process is often referred to as cultural eutrophication.

Key parameters used to evaluate a lake’s productivity or trophic state include total phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi transparency.

Phosphorus is the nutrient that most often stimulates excessive growth of aquatic plants and causes premature lake aging. By measuring phosphorus levels, it is possible to gauge the overall health of a lake.

Chlorophyll-a is a pigment that imparts the green color to plants and algae. A rough estimate of the quantity of algae present in the water column can be made by measuring the amount of chlorophyll-a in the water column.

A Secchi disk is a round, black and white, 8-inch disk that is used to estimate water clarity. Generally, it has been found that plants can grow to a depth of about twice the Secchi disk transparency.

Generally, as phosphorus inputs to a lake increase, algae growth and chlorophyll-a increase and Secchi transparency decreases.

Carlson’s Trophic State Index (TSI) was developed from mathematical relationships that allowed phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi transparency readings to be converted to a numerical scale from 0 to 100, with increasing numbers indicating more productive lakes. The TSI can be used to rate lake trophic state as follows:

Less than 38 Oligotrophic38 to 48 MesotrophicGreater than 48 Eutrophic

Oligotrophic lakes are generally deep and clear with little aquatic plant growth. These lakes maintain sufficient dissolved oxygen in the cool, deep bottom waters during late summer to support cold water fish such as trout and whitefish.

Lakes that fall between the two extremes of oligotrophic and eutrophic are called mesotrophic lakes.

Eutrophic lakes have poor clarity, and support abundant aquatic plant growth. In deep eutrophic lakes, the cool bottom waters usually contain little or no dissolved oxygen. Therefore, these lakes can only support warm water fish such as bass and pike.

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TABLE 3MARBLE-COLDWATER LAKE CHAIN 2016 DEEP BASIN WATER QUALITY DATAARCHER LAKE

Sample Dissolved Total Total Depth Temperature Oxygen pH Alkalinity PhosphorusDate (feet) (°F) (mg/L)1 (S.U.)2 (mg/L)1 (µg/L)3

114-Apr-16 1 48 12.0 8.0 200 15

14-Apr-16 17 46 11.1 8.0 205 30

14-Apr-16 34 45 10.5 7.8 203 28

31-Aug-16 1 79 9.8 9.0 178 7

31-Aug-16 17 70 1.0 8.2 218 9

31-Aug-16 34 48 0.0 7.8 263 132

TABLE 4MARBLE-COLDWATER LAKE CHAIN 2016 DEEP BASIN WATER QUALITY DATABARTHOLOMEW LAKE


14-Apr-16 1 48 11.0 7.9 210 29

14-Apr-16 26 45 10.8 7.9 208 17

14-Apr-16 52 45 10.3 7.8 202 23

31-Aug-16 1 79 9.6 8.9 201 <5

31-Aug-16 27 48 0.8 8.0 219 <5

31-Aug-16 54 45 0.0 8.0 265 672

1 mg/L = milligrams per liter = parts per million.2 S.U. = standard units3 µg/L = micrograms per liter = parts per billion.

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TABLE 7MARBLE-COLDWATER LAKE CHAIN 2016 DEEP BASIN WATER QUALITY DATACOLDWATER LAKE


13-Apr-16 1 45 11.9 7.9 154 <5

13-Apr-16 18 45 11.7 7.9 151 6

13-Apr-16 36 44 12.0 7.9 151 <5

13-Apr-16 54 44 12.2 8.0 152 12

13-Apr-16 72 44 11.8 7.9 150 8

13-Apr-16 91 44 12.8 7.9 155 <5

31-Aug-16 1 80 10.3 8.9 133 6

31-Aug-16 18 77 8.0 8.6 137 7

31-Aug-16 36 54 2.9 8.2 159 <5

31-Aug-16 54 49 2.7 8.1 159 <5

31-Aug-16 72 47 1.5 8.2 160 <5

31-Aug-16 88 47 0.6 8.0 162 <5

TABLE 8MARBLE-COLDWATER LAKE CHAIN 2016 SURFACE WATER QUALITY DATA

Lake Date Secchi Transparency (feet) Chlorophyll-a (µg/L)3

Marble 14-Apr-16 7.5 2

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1 mg/L = milligrams per liter = parts per million.2 S.U. = standard units3 µg/L = micrograms per liter = parts per billion.

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TABLE 1LAKE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA

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Classification Phosphorus (µg/L)1 (µg/L)1 Transparency (feet)

Oligotrophic Less than 10 Less than 2.2 Greater than 15.0

Mesotrophic 10 to 20 2.2 to 6.0 7.5 to 15.0

Eutrophic Greater than 20 Greater than 6.0 Less than 7.5

TABLE 2MARBLE-COLDWATER LAKE CHAIN 2016 DEEP BASIN WATER QUALITY DATAMARBLE LAKE


14-Apr-16 1 45 11.9 7.9 199 16

14-Apr-16 12 45 11.4 8.1 15

14-Apr-16 24 45 11.3 8.0 200 18

14-Apr-16 36 44 11.8 8.0 202 16

14-Apr-16 48 44 10.9 8.0 200 24

14-Apr-16 59 44 11.1 8.0 204 18

31-Aug-16 1 77 10.3 8.9 154 <5

31-Aug-16 12 77 9.0 8.8 161 14

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31-Aug-16 36 49 1.0 8.1 209 <5

31-Aug-16 48 45 0.3 8.1 217 8

31-Aug-16 58 44 0.0 7.8 262 268

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Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain Aquatic Plant Control ProgramFrequently Asked Questions

The Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain aquatic plant control program has been ongoing since 2014. The program focuses on the control of invasive plants in the Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain with the select use of herbicides. The project is administered by the Marble-Coldwater Lake Board and is funded through special assessment of properties around the lakes. Below are some frequently asked questions about the program.

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Who oversees the plant control program?

Plant control activities are coordinated under the direction of the lake board’s environmental consultant, Progressive AE. Each year, biologists from Progressive AE conduct GPS-guided surveys of the lakes to identify problem areas and provide detailed treatment maps to the plant control contractor. Follow-up surveys are conducted throughout the growing season to evaluate treatment effectiveness and the need for additional treatments.

Who conducts the herbicide treatments?

The herbicide treatment contractor is PLM Lake and Land

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Who determines when and where treatments will occur?The timing and scope of treatments is based on where nuisance plants are found when biologists from Progressive AE conduct their surveys.

What plants are targeted for control?

The Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain plant control program focuses on non-native (i.e., exotic) plants, such as Eurasian milfoil and starry stonewort. Both of these plants are highly invasive and have the potential to spread quickly throughout the lakes if left unchecked.

Is there a permanent fix to the problem?

If conditions are favorable, aquatic plants will grow. However, there are steps property owners can take to help minimize plant growth in the lakes, such as limiting the use of lawn fertilizers and maintaining natural vegetation along the shoreline to prevent nutrients from washing into the lakes.

How about a pre-emptive strike?

To be effective, aquatic herbicides must be applied directly to the plant beds when the plants are actively growing. There are no pre-emergence aquatic herbicides like there are for agriculture.

Are herbicide treatments safe?

The aquatic herbicides that are permitted by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) are registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. They also undergo toxicological review by the MDEQ. In Michigan, aquatic herbicide use requires an MDEQ permit. The permit lists herbicides approved for use in the lakes, respective dose rates, and shows specific areas in the lakes where treatments are allowed. If herbicides are applied according to label instructions and permit requirements, they should pose no danger to public health and the environment.

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Why are there still plants in the lakes following treatments?

In managing aquatic plants, it is important to recognize that most plants are beneficial. Aquatic plants produce oxygen via photosynthesis, help stabilize shoreline and bottom sediments, and provide cover and habit for a variety of fish. The primary objective of the plant control program on the Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain is to control nuisance, exotic species while maintaining beneficial native plants. We do not want to remove all the plants in the lakes. This would negatively impact the fishery and cause many other problems such as algae blooms.

How do the treatments impact fish?

If applied properly, herbicides have no direct impacts on fish. In general, lakes with a variety of plants often support more productive fisheries. The plant control program in the Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain is designed to control invasive plants while preserving plants that provide valuable habitat and cover for fish.

Why didn’t my property get a treatment notice sign?

If there is no sign posted along your property, it means your area was not treated and there are no use restrictions. State regulations require that areas within 100 feet of treatment areas be posted with a sign that lists herbicides applied and the associated use restrictions. Which properties get treatment depends on where the plants are found during the surveys of the lakes. Not every property gets treated every time; it depends on where the plants are found in a given survey.

When is it safe to swim after a treatment?

All herbicides have a 24-hour swimming restriction that will be posted on signs along areas of the shore that have been treated.

When can I water my lawn following a treatment?

If you draw water from the lakes for irrigation, be sure to read the sign posted along your shoreline at the time of treatment. Most irrigation restrictions do not apply to established lawns. However, it you water flowers or a garden, adhere to the irrigation restrictions posted on the sign.

What can I do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in the Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain?

If you trailer your boat to other lakes, be sure to thoroughly wash your boat, motor, and trailer before launching back into the Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain. With exotic species, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Aquatic plants are part of a healthy lake. They produce oxygen, provide food and habitat for fish, and help to

stabilize shoreline and bottom sediments.

Insects and other invertebrates live on or near aquatic plants, and become food for fish,

birds, amphibians, and other wildlife.

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healthy fishery have a moderate density of aquatic plants.

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and improve water clarity.

Predator-fish such as pike hide among plants, rocks, and tree roots to sneak up on their prey. Prey-fish such as minnows and

small sunfish use aquatic plants to hide from predators.

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Last year, Lake Drive Marine hosted the Fifth Annual Bernie Behnke Scholarship Bass Tournament on Sunday, August 21, 2016. 109 teams from a three state area (Michigan, Indiana and Ohio) participated in the competition. Jeff Ogletree and Kyle Hill of Battle Creek won the tournament with a 17.50 pound catch.

From the tournament, we were able to generate more than $11,000 in funds for the scholarship, bringing the five year total to over $48,000. 100% of these funds are awarded in the form of scholarships to area youth who are pursuing post secondary education in an outdoor related field.

This event was a success because of generous sponsors. Sponsors for the event included Wal-Mart DC 6043; Knutson’s Outdoor in Jackson; The Angler in Helmer, IN.; Shimano Rods and Reels; Gander Mountain of

Coldwater; Rapala; Tri-State Bait and Tackle of Fremont, IN.; Bite Me Tackle; Solar Bat; C-Flash Crankbaits; and G. Loomis Rods. They are sincerely grateful for sponsors’ contribution and support. They look forward

to your continued support in our Sixth Annual Scholarship Tournament.

The Sixth Annual Scholarship Tournament is tentatively scheduled for August 20, 2017.

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