SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER 2020
Reminder Fireworks Cancelled for 2020
Attention Marina, Country Club & Association leadership -
Please share this newsletter with your members.
PARENTS - please share lake rules & new wake boat path with young adult boat operators in your home.
To ensure receipt of communications add info@pinelakemi.com to your address book.
Photo by Elena Ofiara
Q. Why so many aquatic weeds on the lake?
A. We have been blessed with a fabulous warm and sunny summer: great for aquatic weed growth. You may be seeing native pond weeds. We have good, native weeds that are necessary for a balanced and healthy, all sports lake. In fact, this is good news, there was a significant increase of NATIVE pond weed overall, in biodiversity, which is a good sign. Despite our efforts to minimize the use of lawn fertilizers, in the watershed, we know that lawn fertilizer drains into the lake after a rain and feeds weeds. Pond weeds are good for the overall environmental health of our 400 acre lake. That said, no one likes weeds in the boat lanes and closer to shore when swimming, boating, canoeing, paddle-boarding, etc. Pond weed has taken over where the invasive Eurasian Milfoil was treated. The board is assessing a new vendor with a two step treatment approach for 2021 to treat the invasive Eurasian Milfoil and shoreline pond weeds. This could alleviate some of the concerns we have seen in certain sections of Pine Lake.
Q. What can I do to help the water quality?
A. Plant a garden with plants along the shore to stop runoff. West Bloomfield has a list of plants. Do not fertilize if you use lake water, there are plenty of nutrients already in the water. If you use city water only fertilize 2 a year (6 times is too many and can be recommended by Fertilizer Companies) fertilizer - weeds - rain garden/ green belt
Q. What is the difference bolder barrier vs sea wall?
A. A sea wall bounces waves back into the lake, a bolder barrier properly sloped, will absorb waves better than a sea wall. No new sea walls are allowed, per DEQ / EGLE, only repairs to an existing sea wall.
Q. What if I only want to pay my dues with a check?
A. Mail your dues $225.00 to PO Box 222, Keego Harbor, MI 48320 (Lake Associations, the Marina and the Pine Lake Country Club were emailed invoices. Please send us your email at info@pinelakemi.com
See previous Q & A's from members HERE.
REMIND YOUR LAWN FERTILIZER PROVIDER TO STOP TREATMENTS AFTER OCT 1 - West Bloomfield Ordinance
REMINDER TO BLOW FALL LEAVES AWAY FROM THE LAKE
Bag and Haul Away
IF YOU SEE AN INCIDENT ON THE LAKE
o Non Emergency - 248 975 9200, try to give details such as date, time, boat type, color, MC#, pictures, video, You can ask for a jump boat. You can email St. Jex jex@oakgov.com
o Emergency - Call 911
o email PLPOA info@pinelakemi.com
SHERIFF STATISTICS THROUGH MID AUGUST
Citizen Assist/ Service Calls - 7
Safety Inspections - 76
Warnings - 145
Tickets - 4
SAFE BOATING RULES FOR PINE LAKE
Please refresh yourself on the Pine Lake Rules & Etiquette HERE.
Share rules with other boat members in your household & new boaters.
WATER LEVELS
CURRENTLY - The water level is 4" lower than ideal due to reduced rain. Lake level as of July 19th = 931.3 feet above sea level. Wind, sunshine and Mother Nature will determine the levels for us. See original historical chart HERE
ANNOUNCING A NEW SPONSOR!
Please thank and welcome Elaine Coffman; President, Michigan | Lockton Companies as a new GOLD sponsor!
Lockton Companies joins our other Silver sponsors: Pine Lake Marina and Oakland Veterinary Referral Services
We kindly ask you, our members, to frequent the services our sponsors! Thank You!
Would you like to become a Sponsor? Learn more HERE.
ATTENTION RIPARIAN & ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP
Did you pay your 2020 dues?
We rely on your dues to maintain safety (Sheriff Patrol) and water quality (Dr. Jude and Kieser Associates). Click on the "Pay Your Dues" button at the bottom to pay your dues. You can also mail a check to the address at the bottom of this communication. Thank you for your support!
PLPOA AT WORK FOR YOU
Sheriff patrol on the lake
Invasive Eurasian Milfoil Aquatic Weed Treatment
Annual Meeting using Zoom during COVID
Created new website. www.pinelakemi.com
Created a PayPal account for easy Riparian & Association Leadership dues payments
Created a Sponsor and Donations program to raise extra funds for the Lake Management Plan
Created google docs storage site for board documents
RESOURCES
Virtual Convention - Sept 16 - 18 Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership For those interested in learning more about Michigan's vast inheritance of high quality inland lakes, a visit to the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership website is worth the time and effort.
Handbook of MI Boating Laws - HERE
Marine Safety Act Rules - HERE
MI Laws at the Launch Site - Invasive Species - HERE
US Coast Guard Recreational Boating - HERE
Life Jacket Rules - HERE
Coast Guard Boat Safety Courses - HERE
PINE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION is a non profit, volunteer organization, established in 1960 whose mission is to ensure safety, informed stewardship & promote good water quality for our most valuable resource.
Learn more about this organization by visiting the website www.pinelakemi.com