Water Quality Monitoring and Invasive Plant Control

As part of the ongoing work of the Miner Lake Improvement Board, we contract with Progressive AE to assess and report on the overall water quality and vegetation present in Miner Lake. The specialists from Progressive AE visit the lake at least twice each year and...

We have received reports and observed wide-spread algae blooms in the past couple weeks. In many cases the blooms have dissipated within a few hours or a day – especially with wind or boat activity. We contacted our representative at ProgresiveAE to confirm and get...

As previously noted, the initial treatment map for 2022 indicated a significant reduction in the presence of invasive plants in Miner Lake! The first treatment was conducted in early June with a two-week follow-up survey to gauge effectiveness. That repeat survey...

The 2022 planned treatment map was completed this week and it indicates a significant reduction in the presence of invasive plants in Miner Lake! The 2021 treatment was exceptionally effective - far exceeding our expectations for the first year. 89% reduction in...

The water samples collected about one week following the June 10 treatment have been processed and indicate less than 1ppb of the treatment agents. This means the final water use restrictions for ornamental plants has been lifted. A team from ProgressiveAE will be out...

The scheduled treatment of invasive plants has occurred today (6/10/2021). The applicator (PLM) placed bright yellow signs in front of all houses (within 100ft of treatment). Those signs indicate the use restrictions. We published earlier articles, but here is an...

Please refer to the original article posted May 5th for more details and background about the treatment. The treatment is scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2021. The map below reflects the planned treatment areas. (Note: PLM confirmed our treatment will include both...

Much like lakes throughout Michigan and the midwest, Miner Lake has experienced the negative effects of invasive plants such as Eurasian Milfoil and Starry Stonewort. Left unchecked, these plants grow more dense and spread to cover additional acreage, choking out...

As part of the ongoing work of the Miner Lake Improvement Board, we contract with Progressive AE to assess and report on the overall water quality and vegetation present in Miner Lake. The specialists from Progressive AE visit the lake at least twice each year and...