THIS IS LIME LAKE Pristine water, stunning shorelines, steep forested hillsides, sparkling creeks and streams, and over 60 acres of preserved natural areas. This is Lime Lake, a gem of Leelanau County. As a Lake Association our mission is the stewardship of Lime Lake's environmental purity and beauty, and a nyone who lives on the lake or just loves to visit can become a member. Through educational outreach, monitoring and research, community building, and collaborations with conservationists, we are preserving and protecting Lime Lake for future generations. Join in! Stewardship Greenbelt Consultation Support Become a Member Service Become a Volunteer Watershed Protection is Crucial Many of us who live on or near Lime Lake prefer to keep her out of the limelight. None-the-less, Leelanau County in general is experiencing an ever greater number of visitors and this inevitably leads to increased pollutants and other environmental stressors that threaten the health of the Good Harbor Watershed and its lakes. Learn what a watershed is and what you can do to protect it. LEARN MORE Scientific Evidence Based Strategies The Lime Lake Association employs evidence-based strategies to protect water quality within the Lime Lake/Good Harbor Watershed. Learn more about the science of water quality and the methods and techniques used to monitor, test, and safeguard the water. LEARN MORE Free Greenbelt Consultation To encourage establishing greenbelts on Lime Lake, the LLA is supporting on-site consultations by our Lake Biologist. During the half-hour consultation, you will gain a deeper understanding of the natural process and science that a natural shoreline plays in the health of the lake ecosystem. Site specific opportunities will be discussed so you can create a greenbelt plan for your shore. LEARN MORE LIME LAKE NEWS 2 days ago Storytelling Event to Support Leelanau Clean Water, April 27, 7pm, Little Traverse Inn 4 Post not marked as liked Jul 20, 2023 Discovery Boat Tour Time Change 119 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Jun 14, 2023 Swimmer's Itch 200 Post not marked as liked Jun 7, 2023 Complete Our Survey 42 Post not marked as liked Jun 2, 2023 Volunteer Needed Summer 2023 46 Post not marked as liked Jun 1, 2023 Become a Member of The Lime Lake Association 36 Post not marked as liked Jun 1, 2023 Free Greenbelt Consultation 35 Post not marked as liked Jun 1, 2023 Volunteer Needed in July 32 Post not marked as liked Take Action and Join Our Mission, What You Can Do Now! DONATE Become a member of the Lime Lake Association by making a donation. STEWARD Support our efforts and h elp maintain the beauty of Lime Lake . VOLUNTEER We need you r help! Join a committee or event! LEARN Understand how your everyday choices and activities affect the water quality of Lime Lake. SIGN UP Join our email list and stay current on important news, meetings and volunteer opportunities . LIME LAKE OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBILITY

Lost and Found Lose something on the lake? Has a paddle washed up on your shore? Send us an email and we will be happy to post it here. Items Lost SUP - July 2023 Items Found Jet Ski Cover - Washed up on shore fall 2022 Paddle Boat Contact Us First name Last name Email Lost or Found Item: Submit Thanks for submitting!

Volunteer Opportunities and Events Fri, Aug 04 Leelanau County Lime Lake Association Discovery Boat Tour Aug 04, 2023, 3:00 PM – Aug 05, 2023, 3:00 PM Leelanau County, Lime Lake, Cleveland Township, MI 49621, USA Join our lake biologist, Kelsey, for a 90-120 minute Lime Lake Discovery Boat Tour. Details Sat, Jul 29 Cleveland Township Hall Lime Lake Association Annual Meeting 2023 Jul 29, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Cleveland Township Hall, 955 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI 49664, USA Refreshments provided. Agenda to Follow. Social starts at 8:30am. Meeting will begin at 9am. Details Thu, Jun 22 Pat's Preserve Yellow Iris Eradication - Pat's Preserve Jun 22, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pat's Preserve, 6647 S Maple City Rd, Maple City, MI 49664, USA Volunteers Needed Details Wed, Jun 21 Teichner Preserve Yellow Iris Eradication - Teichner Preserve Jun 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Teichner Preserve, Lime Lake, Michigan 49319, USA Volunteers Needed Details Lime Lake Association Calendar April 2024 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Past Events All Things Biological Lime Lake Association Annual Mtg 2022 Lime Lake - Leelanau - Michigan Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing All Things Biological Lime Lake Association Annual Mtg 2022 32:31 Play Video Now Playing Lime Lake Association Annual Meeting 2021 46:03 Play Video Now Playing Lime Lake Preserve - A Preview 'Tour' 08:09 Play Video Now Playing Lime Lake Science Projects Summer 2020 05:06 Play Video Now Playing Boat Parade - 4th July 2020 02:09 Play Video Now Playing Lake Biologist Zoom 07142020 24:34 Play Video Now Playing LimeLake Swimmer'sSurvey Tutorial 2020 04:04 Play Video Now Playing Lime Lake Leelanau Peninsula Northern Michigan 04:08 Play Video

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Mission The Lime Lake Association Through scientific research, environmental education, community building, and collaboration with public and private entities dedicated to conservation, The Lime Lake Association is stewarding the environmental purity and beauty of Lime Lake and its watershed. BYLAWS Join the Lime Lake Association Whether you live on Lime Lake or love to visit, when you become a member, you support programs to ensure that Lime Lake remains beautiful and healthy. Our programs include research and testing, community education and outreach, collaborations with conservation organizations, and more. Our biggest expense is science. We’ve been conducting, for example, Swimmer’s Itch research for three years that also helps us monitor for Eurasian Milfoil, the biggest existential threat to inland lakes. Unlike some lakes in the area, we do not have Milfoil in Lime Lake. Our research means early detection and the ability to eradicate the invasive species immediately. Your contributions make it possible for us to contract with a lake biologist who monitors water quality, offers free greenbelt consults and educates our members on best practices to protect our water. All of our spending goes directly to our mission and Lime Lake would not be the pristine gem that it is without these efforts. Your support protects the incredible natural resources and quality of life we’ve all come to love here on Lime Lake. Thank you for your contribution! JOIN / DONATE Our Story The Lime Lake b oard m embers are volunteers committed to preserving and protecting Lime Lake and its watershed. We manage and oversee the implementation of many projects, reports, and collaborations. The original lake association was formed by a group of homeowners to build community and basic awareness. Our current Lime Lake Association became incorporated in 2015 with the 501C3 not-for-profit status and directed its attention toward the expanded mission of preservation and protection of the lake and the watershed. Board of Directors Board members provide direction and oversight to the Lime Lake Association. The Board is comprised of watershed riparians and meets at least three times annually. The association holds an annual meeting each July for the Lime Lake community and association members interested in learning more and becoming involved in the stewardship of Lime Lake and it's watershed. Volunteers are always welcome to serve on committees as the association grows. Opportunities, as they become available, will be posted on our blog. Lime Lake Association Board Dean Manikas - President Mark Fisher - Vice President Jeff Kane - Treasurer Molly O'Toole - Secretary Lisa Genesen - Fund Raising Mary Barss - Hospitality/Merchandise Ron Reimink - Volunteer Cathy Stocker - Communications Standing Committees 2022-23 Watershed Planning - Molly O'Toole, Dean Manikas, Mark Fisher Lake Biologist Kelsey Froelich Preserving the Lime Lake Ecosystem T he health of the overall lake ecosystem depends on the community that lives within the watershed and around the lakes that are part of it. Our choices matter. Your involvement and financial support matter. Please do your part through volunteering, taking advantage of our free greenbelt consultations and discovery boat tours, and becoming a member so we all may continue to enjoy this very special place and preserve it for future generations. JOIN / DONATE Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge the waters and lands in the care of our association are located on the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg—the Three Fires Confederacy of the Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi peoples. Since time immemorial, the Anishinaabeg have lived, worked, honored, and respected these lands. We further acknowledge that the land known today as Leelanau County is comprised of lands acquired under the 1836 and 1855 treaties between the United States and the Ottawa and Chippewa Nations of Indians. ​ Our recognition of the full history of the land we cherish and protect is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those on whose ancestral lands we reside. We give thanks to the generous care with which the Anishinaabeg, and those of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, have given and continue to give to this land and our Leelanau community. ​ This Land Acknowledgement was created through the collaboration of The Leelanau Conservancy with The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians . ​

Want to do your part? Adopt Best Practices. Follow a few simple ‘best management practices’ for protecting the Lime Lake / Good Harbor Bay Watershed… People who care can and will make the difference. Resources As you start your efforts to be a better Steward, you will no doubt have questions. What native plants to consider? How to bio-engineer back to a natural shore? Information is available. There are many resources available to help you be a good Lime Lake Steward. And, over time, as the Stewards program grows, we will be listing business partners and more. ​ Leelanau Clean Water https://www.leelanaucleanwater.org/ ​ Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership www.mishorelinepartnership.org Michigan Shoreland Stewards Program Guide ​ Leelanau Conservancy www.leelanauconservancy.org ​ The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay www.gtbay.org ​ SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers www.ecoseeds.org Michigan State Extension MSU - Managing Your Septic System Failing Septic Systems: The Challenge Swimmer’s Itch Survey Tutorial The Fight for Lake Leelanau A series of educational videos produced by the Michigan Shoreline Stewards We are All Stewards The Stewards Program educates and advocates protecting Lime Lake/Good Harbor Bay Watershed by engaging in best practices. Stewards voluntarily pledge to protect, and share their advocacy with others. Act Now

SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE BOATING ON LIME LAKE Protecting Lime Lake's Ecosystem We value responsible boating practices and stress the significance of proper boat cleaning. Together, we play a vital role in preventing the spread of invasive species and maintaining the lake's pristine condition. By following boat cleaning protocols, understanding the impact of wake boats, and avoiding power turns, we safeguard the long-term health and sustainability of Lime Lake's ecosystem. Wash Your Watercraft The health of our water is at risk from numerous invasive species that frequently enter through watercraft. Even your non-motorized boat, paddle board, wake board, or bait box can transport these invasive species. Click the link below for steps to preserve our water's health. LEARN MORE Inspection points on boats, trailers, and vehicles for aquatic invasive species decontamination. Stop Aquatic Invasive Species Clean your boats, trailers, and equipment thoroughly, removing mud, debris, and aquatic plants before launching or retrieving a watercraft. If possible, use a hose or power washer. Drain all water from live wells, bilges, ballast tanks, and boats before leaving the access site. Consider disinfecting live wells and bilges with a bleach solution (1/2 cup bleach to five gallons of water) when you can. It's essential to remove fish diseases and microscopic invasive species, even if the water looks clean. Dry your boats and equipment completely before leaving an access area or before launching in a different waterbody. Dispose of bait in the trash, never release it into the water. Releasing bait and minnows can accidentally introduce diseases and invasive species. Avoid transferring fish to water bodies other than where they were caught. This prevents the spread of fish diseases and invasive species. Understanding the Impact of Wake Boats Wakeboarding boats on Lime Lake, can have environmental consequences worth considering. The powerful wakes they generate may cause erosion, disrupt ecosystems, and disturb aquatic habitats. It is important for Wake Boat owners to be responsible and mindful of the potential damage they can cause. By adhering to boating regulations and practicing environmentally conscious behavior, we can mitigate the negative impact and preserve our water resources for the future. LEARN MORE NO POWER TURNS! Share the water. Friends Don't Let Friends Powerturn! What exactly is a power turn? Any time a boat makes a turn at cruising speed, it's called a power turn. Although there are circumstances where a power turn might be necessary, 99% of the power turns you see out on the water are not. Instead, they are dangerous, waste fuel and produce wakes that unnecessarily churn up the water. Reasons to Avoid Powerturns Power turns endanger passengers and send wakes out in all directions, even towards the rider, and unnecessarily churn up the water. This endangers other boaters, skiers, paddlers, swimmers, and the stability of the shoreline. Power turns contribute to shoreline erosion. The wake from a power turn is sent outward at approximately 270 degrees from the boat and can often reach shores. Furthermore, p ower turns waste fuel. The Alternative to Power Turning When you go to pick up your rider, start by pulling the throttle to the idle position. Once the boat has slowed down to a speed where there is no wake, make the turn toward your rider. A slow, controlled turn increases safety and reduces waves. Of course, there will be the occasional situation in which a power turn might be advisable. If you have to return to your fallen rider quickly because they appear to be injured, in distress, or in danger, a power turn may be the best way to get there quickly. Boating Laws of the State of Michigan Powered watercraft must always yield right of way to unpowered craft (sailboats, rowboats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, etc) or to any watercraft on the starboard (right) side. Jet-skis are considered to be powered watercraft and must obey all regulations thereto. Jet skis are not to operate one hour before sunset until 8 am the next morning. Powered watercraft must only approach within 100 ft of a dock, raft, anchored boat or swimmer at a no wake speed. Any watercraft towing a water-skier, water sled or tube must have competent rear facing observer on board, in addition to the driver. Any operator of a powered watercraft under the age of 16 must have a competent operator on board, or show evidence of having passed an approved marine training course. Any person operating a watercraft in Michigan waters shall operate it in a careful and prudent manner and at a speed that will not endanger life or property. High-speed boating must be done by going counter-clockwise around the lake.

Get Hooked on Clean Boating Help reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species by undertaking these easy clean boating practices Boating enthusiasts and fishermen play a significant role in the introduction of aquatic invasive species in Michigan. Take responsibility for preventing their spread by ensuring you clean, drain, dry, and dispose of any potential contaminants every time you exit the water. LEARN MORE Inspection points on boats, trailers, and vehicles for aquatic invasive species decontamination. Stop Aquatic Invasive Species Clean your boats, trailers, and equipment thoroughly, removing mud, debris, and aquatic plants before launching or retrieving a watercraft. If possible, use a hose or power washer. Drain all water from live wells, bilges, ballast tanks, and boats before leaving the access site. Consider disinfecting live wells and bilges with a bleach solution (1/2 cup bleach to 5 gallons of water) when you can. It's essential to remove fish diseases and microscopic invasive species, even if the water looks clean. Dry your boats and equipment completely before leaving an access area or before launching in a different waterbody. Dispose of bait in the trash, never release it into the water. Releasing bait and minnows can accidentally introduce diseases and invasive species. Avoid transferring fish to water bodies other than where they were caught. This prevents the spread of fish diseases and invasive species. Invasive species you’ll help reduce by using clean boating practices: Quagga mussels Eurasian Water Milfoil Purple Loosestrife Round Goby Eurasian Ruffe Rusty Crayfish Spiny Water Flea Fishhook Water Flea Sea Lamprey

Lime Lake Merchandise Every purchase from our merch page directly supports the Lime Lake Association's mission of lake stewardship, helping to safeguard our pristine lake environment. If you haven't already, please consider making a membership donation with your purchase to further support our cause." Adult Embroidered Lime Lake Cap Price $20.00 Add to Cart Lime Lake Wine Glasses 2 for $20 Price $20.00 Add to Cart Pink Lime Lake V-Neck Cotton Tee Price $20.00 Add to Cart Adult Lime Lake Zip-up Hoodie Price $50.00 Add to Cart Black Lime Lake Michigan T-Shirt, Youth & Adult sizes Price $15.00 Add to Cart Khaki Crew Neck Lime Lake T-Shirt Price $20.00 Add to Cart Youth Zip Up Hoodie Price $40.00 Add to Cart Decorative Lime Lake Ceramic Price $50.00 Add to Cart Membership Price $50.00 Add to Cart Sustainer Price $100.00 Add to Cart Benefactor Price $250.00 Add to Cart Partner Price $500.00 Add to Cart

Lime Lake Association Survey Check Your Top Three Concerns for Lime Lake: Boating Awareness Decline in Fish Population Drinking Water Lake Water Level Overall Water Quality Presence of Aquatic Invasive Species Shoreline Erosion Septic System Runoff Swimmers Itch Wildlife Preservation Other: What are the three most important roles of your Lake Association? Advocacy regarding watershed development Advocacy with local agencies and planning commissions Connecting residents Controlling invasive species Improving water quality Improve fishery Improve lake safety Other: If you fish, how would you rate the quality of fishing this last year compared to five years ago? One being fishing was poor last year compared to five years ago. Five being great compared to five years ago. 1 2 3 4 5 If you fish, what fish are you seeing / not seeing compared to five years ago? Are you concerned about swimmer's itch on Lime Lake? Yes No Do you feel the Lake Association has adequately communicated ways to address swimmer's itch? Yes No Are you aware that the Lime Lake Association provides a free shoreline assessment and a $250 rebate to assist with improvements? Yes No What are your barriers to using shoreline improvement practices? My shoreline is already lake friendly! Don't have the time Too expensive Not sure how to design Don't know what plants to use Don't see the benefit Other: What would motivate you to install additional shoreline improvement practices? Better fishing habitat Habitat for birds and wildlife Improving water quality Increasing natural beauty Less mowing time Not interested in additional shoreline improvement Are you aware that the Lime Lake Association: (check all that apply) Has a website Holds an Annual Meeting the last Saturday of July Look for invasive species Monitors for water quality Suggests having a 15-foot natural buffer at the shoreline (per research literature on lake best practices) Are you aware that in order to prevent invasive species introduction to Lime Lake, you should clean any item used in another lake with hot water and dry it for 5 days before using on Lime Lake, along with emptying any bilges in boats? Yes No Any additional comments for the Lime Lake Association Board? Email (optional) Send Feedback Thank You!