michigan lakes: “Silent Running” Electric Boats on Michigan Lakes - 09/19/07 11:36 AM
As a Michigan lakefront homeowner and avid fishing enthusiast, I've breathed in plenty of fumes from the older 2 stroke marine engines. Most of my youth was spent trolling for northern pike and lake trout. Many times I had to adjust my intended path because of fumes coming back into the … (8 comments)
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michigan lakes: Purchasing Waterfront Property: Pontiac Lake; Information From MiSWIMS Database - 08/01/07 07:05 PM
In June, the State of Michigan launched its combined Surface Water Information Management System (MiSWIMS). This all inclusive database combined all State Departments information about surface waters in Michigan. See information from Part One.
I've been waiting for Oakland Lakefront Magazine to write about the system. Their choice of lakes, Pontiac Lake, … (2 comments)
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michigan lakes: Michigan Lake and River Information Available on MISWIMS - 06/21/07 10:09 AM
Ever wonder about the quality of your lake, river, or stream? I have too. As a Realtor® specializing in waterfront and residential resale properties, I frequently research information about lakes for clients. How many acres is the lake, how deep is the water, what type of bottom does the lake have, … (0 comments)
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michigan lakes: Michigan Boating, Fishing Reports, and Forums (updated 5/17/07) - 05/14/07 08:15 PM
I was at Aggressive Marine this afternoon. Aggressive Marine is one of Commerce Townships largest marine dealers. Spring boating fever was in full swing as people picked up their boats. Notices went out in February to schedule a pick-up or delivery appointment. Those that didn't pay attention will be So Out … (3 comments)
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michigan lakes: Michigan Landfill Locations and Areas of Concern - 05/07/07 01:12 PM
It's 6:00 am. You spent all day yesterday moving into your new home. The sun is just coming up and you want to experience the morning on your new lakeside deck. Quietly, so as not to wake the kids, you start preparing that first pot of coffee. And...out of the spout … (1 comments)
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michigan lakes: Hydropology: Kids Make Watershed Decisions and Learn The Consequences! - 05/05/07 02:18 PM
Last month, I found and failed Michigan's boater safety pre-test. It seems things have changed since I was 14. And, I forced myself to take the Michigan safe boaters online test to refresh my skills.While researching additional information on Michigan Clean Marinas Program, I came across some educational material for school … (3 comments)
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michigan lakes: Michigan Clean Marinas Program - 05/04/07 08:39 PM
Last year, I rented a boat from a local marina. The interior of the boat was clean and in fair condition for a rental. As we motored out of the dock, everywhere along the shore were empty bait containers, plastic bags, paper bags, and plastic lure packaging. One of the employees … (8 comments)
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michigan lakes: Commerce Township Boating Public Access Sites - 05/03/07 06:56 PM
General Commerce Township Information
Commerce Township is the center of Oakland Counties "Lakes Area" The cities of Commerce, Union Lake, Walled Lake, and Wolverine Lake Village are incorporated within Commerce Township. This area has been under development since the 1990's and boasts two School Districts, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Huron Valley … (0 comments)
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michigan lakes: Are Your Kids Swimming in %*&# ? - 03/27/07 05:15 PM
In 2003 my wife and I downsized to a small lake. The home, septic, and well were inspected and no problems were discovered. "Yep, everything working fine"; we were told. Of course, on Thanksgiving Day, with extra guests, there was some bubbling crude - not oil that is - flowing in … (4 comments)
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michigan lakes: 2007 Shipping Season Starts - 03/25/07 02:16 PM
I swept off the dock yesterday, skimmed off the thin layer of remaining ice and was able to fish for about an hour. It was so nice, after a long spring without safe ice. Two kids, further down the lake, were out in a small boat pretending they were an Ice … (0 comments)
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michigan lakes: Ice Shanty Removal Dates - 03/13/07 12:03 PM
Attention All Ice Fishing Enthusiasts
Ice conditions are currently unsafe for most lower Michigan lakes. Please assist police in monitoring persons on the ice and look for anyone that has fallen through.
Michigan requires all ice shanties be removed from waters during March. Those in southern lower Michigan were required removed on March … (0 comments)
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