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GLQO is again looking for part-time employees to staff the Boat Wash at the Prairieville Township Park on Gull Lake. Hours are primarily on weekends and holidays from mid-May through early September. Attendants are responsible for helping people wash their boats before and after being on the lake and provide owners with information about the importance of controlling aquatic invasive species. The Coordinator position requires more supervisory experience and can be designed to be an internship for college students interested in environmental issues.  If you have questions, feel free to contact us via…continue reading →

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9th, starting at 7:00PM in the KBS Academic Building's Terrace Room. This year’s keynote speaker will be Melissa DeSimone, Executive Director of the Michigan Lakes and Stream Association (MLSA).  Melissa is also a member of the Michigan Environmental Council and since 2025 has been its President.  In both these roles she brings expertise about important environmental issues that affect inland lakes and the areas around them. Plan to come for a fun and interesting evening – good food, beverages, and a beautiful sunset over…continue reading →

The Van Buren Conservation District presented a Michigan Lakes and Streams Association Seminar in September, and we have made their slides available. Yes, the choice of trees you plant can impact lake quality!continue reading →

It’s that time again: put away the boats and docks, rake the leaves (but not into the lake!) and… RENEW your membership in the Gull Lake Quality Organization!  A personal appeal letter will be coming to you soon that includes an updated brochure and form for renewing – you can also renew on-line from our website, where you can pay dues electronically. Dues for the base membership in GLQO have been raised to $50. This is the first increase in dues we’ve done in over 10 years and is needed to help us…continue reading →

[Editor's Note 1: Not all lake foams in the Fall are of concern - These are most often due to natural processes, such as Fall cooling][Editor's Note 2: The GLQO does plan to participate in this study, and invites others to coordinate / participate][Editor's Note 3: for more information, see Board Member Gary Mittelbach's article on lake foam in the Fall 2020 GLQO Newsletter]Take part in the study through Western Michigan University and Michigan Geological Survey, learn more: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/pfas-foam-study-on-lakes Michigan Lakes PFAS Foam Reporting Request Western Michigan University, in partnership with the Michigan Geological…continue reading →

Our boat wash coordinator Amber Widner has put together a nice little infographic around herbicides, pesticides, and what is safe to use around the waters of the Gull Lake watershed. Click on the thumbnail below for a full PDF of the file, suitable for printing.continue reading →

Invasive plant treatments are scheduled for this coming Thursday and Friday (July 17 and 18). The three areas to be treated are 1) the channel just North of the Country Club 2) by Gull Lake Ministries and 3) on the west shore near 'Mosquito Island'.A map of the treatment areas can be found here.continue reading →

by Amber Widner and Susan Harrison Thanks to the partnership between GLQO and Prairieville Township, the shoreline along Prairieville Creek in the Township Park on Gull Lake has been enhanced with the introduction of hundreds of beautiful native plants. This effort is part of GLQO’s mission to illustrate the ecological benefits of creating native shorelines along our waterways. The introduction of native plants along the creek helps to stop erosion into the creek (and lake) and supports native insects and animals. An added bonus is that these plants add color and beauty to…continue reading →

The Gull Lake Quality Organization (GLQO) is pleased to announce our upcoming "Natural Shoreline Workshop," a Lunch & Learn event scheduled for 10:00AM to 3:00PM on July 10, 2025. This is the second year that the GLQO and Kellogg Biological Station have teamed up to provide this hands-on workshop. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your shoreline knowledge and network with other lakefront property owners. We look forward to seeing you there!continue reading →

Invasive plant treatments are scheduled for this coming Thursday and Friday (June 12 and 13). The three areas to be treated are 1) the channel just North of the Country Club 2) by Gull Lake Ministries and 3) on the west shore near 'Mosquito Island'.A map of the treatment areas can be found here.continue reading →