Join Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association
ESLA’s only source of annual income is membership dues. Your dues allow ESLA’s volunteer board to pay for projects to protect and enhance the water quality, boating safety and enjoyment of Elk and Skegemog lakes and the Torch and Rapid rivers. Basic membership remains $25 per household, although many members pay $50 (captains), $75 (commodores), $100 (admirals) or more to support our shared precious resource and strengthen our collective voice as advocates for our waters.
JOINING IS EASY for first time or renewing members (more than 300 of our 550 members had not renewed as of June 30, 2020). Click the button above to JOIN ESLA TODAY! Payment can be made by PayPal or credit card. We also recently sent a letter and envelope to recent members who haven’t paid 2020 dues. Use the envelope to mail a check. ESLA membership is open to all interested parties.
ESLA is a 501c3 certified not for profit organization!
Swimmers Itch Reporting
If you experience swimmer’s itch, please report your experience by clicking on the tab below and following the links. This information will help ESLA make better informed decisions in combating the problem.
Elk-Skegemog Lake Association
Current Events & Meeting Schedule
ESLA Board of Director Meeting Dates
Annual Meeting Canceled Due to COVID-19
“It’s A Shore Thing” Calendar
All meetings canceled due to COVID-19 until further notice.
May 22, 2020 | Watershed Academy – Eli Baker
June 25, 2020 | Annual Meeting: Swimmers Itch Update – Ron Reimink
July 24, 2020 | DNR Fisheries – Up-date – Heather Hettinger
August 28, 2020 | Healthy Lakes Landscaping – Heidi Schaffer
September 25, 2020 | Hike at Maple Bay – GTRLC
Flushing the Future – The Challenge of Failing Septic Systems
The premiere showing at the Leelanau Clean Water Symposium. In this 16-minute documentary, we talk with nationally recognized wastewater experts, human health professionals and policy experts to discover the water quality risks posed by failing and broken septic system.
Joe VanderMeulen, M.S., Ph.D.
Science Journalism / Videography
naturechange.org
Invasive Species Michigan Law 2019
To comply with the law and prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, boaters should:
- CLEAN boats, trailers and equipment.
- DRAIN live wells, bilges and all water.
- DRY boats and equipment.
- DISPOSE of unwanted bait in the trash.
Current News
NOTE WORTHY ARTICLES:
Weevil Wonders | July 2020 Tip of the Month
Harmful Algal Bloom Response System | June 2020 Tip of the Month
Watchlist Aquatic Invasive Species: European Frogbit & Yellow Floating Heart | May’s Tip for 2020
LakeScan Vegetation Surveys | April’s Tip for 2020
Lake Management – Plan for Your Watershed | September 2019 Tip of the Month
European frogbit found in two locations near Lake Michigan | August 27, 2019
Have you heard of these invasive species? | July 2019 Tip of the Month
New Michigan Legislation Targets Aquatic Invasive Species | June 2019 Tip of the Month
Paddle Antrim article from 3Lakes Spring Newsletter
Lakeshore Owners “May 2019 Tip of the Month”
Michigan Swimmer’s Itch Partnerships | Newsletter Spring 2019
Three Lakes Association | Golden Brown Algae Report Update | TLA January 2019 Newsletter
A few words about Golden Brown Algae | Three Lakes Association Quarterly | January 2019
Here is a picture I took from our yard. Around 9 pm I took my camera outside to see if there would be any good sunset pics. No joy on that but as I watched the sun go down behind dense clouds I noticed there was a front with thunder and lightning moving in from the west across the lake. So I switched modes and got my lightning trigger attached to the camera (first time I have ever used it). This was the most interesting catch. It is kind of amazing that a little electronic device can actually anticipate (sometimes) a lightning strike.
Dean W. Ginther
ESLA Committees
Environmental Protection
Researches issues and proposes ESLA positions and programs. Manages protection activities.
Finance Committee
Responsible for reviewing and providing guidance for all of the organization’s financial matters.
Government Relations
Organizes and Maintains ESLA representation with township, county, state and federal agencies.
Communications
Manages ESLA newsletter, website, email broadcasts, handbooks, membership directory etc.
Recreation & Safety
Develops programs for water and ice safety, boat and snowmobile safety, water level control.
Governance and Membership
Maintains oversight of all committees. Promotes membership and member services.