1. 10th Annual Bear Lake Association Meeting
May 26, 2019
welcome thank you for coming on memorial day.
Thank you to veterans.
Introduce board
new members ?
Sign-in sheet.
Raffle.
old members - 70 year Marilyn & Shirley Wheeler

2. Agenda
Renee Penny, Conservation Specialist, Kalkaska Conservation District
Board of Directors Members Terms & Voting
Marge Knable & Marty May
Health of Bear Lake
2018 PLM Survey Results & Treatment
2018 CLMP Lake Quality Readings
POS Septic Inspection Program Update
New Boating Law
Michigan State Boat Wash – Saturday, June 28th - Marge
Related Lake Information
Purple Loosestrife, Lake Water Levels, Fish Stocking
Treasurer's Report
Association Account - Marty
SAD Account – Sam
Other / Q & A / Discussion
Loon Report – Mary, Our Loon Ranger
What You Can Do
by laws says we have to ask for new volunteers
look at the all ways we are monitoring the health including a new one

3. Renee Penny Conservation Specialist Kalkaska Conservation District
Certified Natural Shoreline Contractor (Almost)

4. Score-the-Shore
High water levels and wave energy have caused shoreline erosion
Renee will assist in personal evaluations of your shoreline
Become a Shoreland Steward
Enroll in the Score-the-Shore program
marge

5. Board of Directors Terms & Voting
Marge & Marty’s 3-year term is completed.
Volunteers to serve on the Board?
Nominate for re-election
Requires 2/3 majority from active members attending this meeting.
2/3 of members present needed to approve new board member

6. 2018 Survey Results & Treatment
From PLM Lake & Land Management Corp:
In 2018, 5 acres of EWM were targeted for control. We also treated 1 acre for algae and treated Purple Loosestrife. In 2017, 4 acres of EWM was treated, acres, 2015 – 7.2 acres.

7. 2017 Survey Results & Treatment
From PLM Lake & Land Management Corp:
EWM will vary annually, however, the treatments have been successful in limiting expansion and the program has been very successful.
We will continue to  look for newly introduced exotic plants.

8. 2017 Survey Results & Treatment
From PLM Lake & Land Management Corp:
In regards to algae control, Bear Lake is a state designated Trout Lake. Therefore, many forms of algae control (algaecides, copper sulfate) are prohibited. We do have some limited options if and when we have an algae issue, however, many times algae will dissipate out naturally.  

9. 2018 CLMP Lake Quality Readings
With an average TSI score of 29 based on 2017 Secchi transparency, chlorophyll-a, and summer total phosphorus data, this lake is rated as an oligotrophic lake.
The low level of nutrients in the lake results in dissolved oxygen being available throughout the water column for the entire summer.
Long term monitoring shows slight downward slopes on the parameters, indicating a very slow movement toward lower nutrient levels in the lake. Report is available for distribution.
thank you to sue & mike boss
Oligotrophic: Generally deep and clear lakes with little aquatic plant or algae 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.
Average TSI
2018
Bear Lake 29 30
All CLMP Lakes 41 40 43

10. Point-of-Sale Septic Systems Test
Required for all Kalkaska County home sales
Septic tank pumping & inspection
Must be replaced if it indicates failure
Kalkaska Board of Commissioners are likely to rescind due to lack of effectiveness
Considering a replacement based on possible task force study

11. New Boating Law Effective 2019
New requirements to stop the introduction and spread of Aquatic Invasive Species!
Follow these steps: A person shall NOT...
Launch or transport watercraft or trailers unless they are free of aquatic organisms, including plants.
Transport a watercraft without removing all drain plugs and draining all water from bilges, ballast tanks, and live wells.
Release unused bait into the water.
Violation of the law is a state civil infraction. Violators may be subject to fines.

12. MSU Mobile Boat Wash Coming to Bear Lake Friday, June 28, 8 - 5 pm
Raise awareness
CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY
STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS!
CLEAN BOATS, CLEAN WATERS!
marge

13. Algae – The Causes
All fertilizers contain nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen.
Storm water run-off flows from your lawn into a ditch, down the road or directly into the lake.
Stormwater also percolates down into the groundwater and enters the lake through underground springs.

14. Algae – The Cures
Step 1. Mow your fall leaves back into your lawn. Make extra passes if necessary.
Step 2. Top dress with ¼”- ½” compost.
Step 3. Feed the soil not the grass. Grass clippings are free fertilizer.
Step 4. Once a week, water deeply.
Step 5. Don’t use a lawn service that uses chemical fertilizers.

15. Discussion on Lake Health?
Q & A

17. Purple Loosestrife Do not throw on the hill – it will keep growing
Place in trash bag and dispose

18. Lake Water Levels – Historical
highest in 23 years – beat last year’s high
More important to keep high speed boating way off shore

19. Fish Stockings 10,344 7.52 5,172 5,500 7.44 Brown trout Rainbow trout
04/25/19
10,344
7.52
5,172
Rainbow trout
5,500
7.44
pause

20. Treasurer's Report – SAD Account
This year’s fee based on previous year’s expenses and estimated expenses this year.
Lake treatment averages about $5000 per year
With new township resolution, the SAD is able to pay for non-treatment expenses – next slide
Non-treatment averages about $800 per year
Current balance – $

21. Treasurer's Report – Assoc. Account
May 27, 2018 to May 26, 2019
Balance
Balance forward (May 27, 2018):
$2,381.19
Income (donations)
620.00
3,001.19
Expenses:
Au Sable Institute Donation
(500.00)
Website Annual Fee
SAD
State of Mich Nonprofit Corp Annual Fee
Box Rental, Postage
Liability Insurance
Mich. Lake & Streams Assoc. Membership
Total Expenses
Balance on Hand (May 26, 2019)
$2,501.19
marty

22. Loon Report – Mary, The Loon Ranger
we have a nest - now we need a webcam
mary

23. What You Can Do
Clean vegetation from boats & trailers before launching – IT’S THE LAW
Do not empty live wells in the lake
RAKE-THE-LAKE
Keep your septic tanks functioning well
Put up geese barriers and do not feed the ducks
Do not bath yourself or your dogs in the lake
No beach fires
High speed boating causes erosion and nutrient dump into the lake. We advise 200’ from end of docks/rafts.

24. 5 Things to Take-Away
1 – Stay committed to a healthy lake 2 – Improving but we can get better 3 – Fix your shorelines 4 – Clean boats/trailers before launching 5 – RAKE-THE-LAKE

25. Adjourn Community Cards Gentle Yoga & Strength Training M/W @ 9
Pickleball – Tues, Thurs, 9:00 am
Raffle Drawing – Jo
sometimes saturday