Monomictic
Monomictic A lake which has one mixing and one stratification event per year. If a lake does not freeze over in the winter, the winter winds will mix the waters of the lake. In summer, the lake resists mixing and … Continue reading →
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TLA January ’17 Newsletter
The January, 2017 Newsletter is now available: TLA January 2017 Quarterly. This issue contains articles on the following topics: An Update on the Golden Brown Algae Study President’s Message – Hands Water 101 TLA Planned Giving The Septic Question Project A Big Thanks … Continue reading →
Large Woody Debris (LWD)
Large Woody Debris (LWD)- Natural wooden structures (logs) placed along the banks of rivers/creeks to improve aquatic habitat. Methods vary, but it simply means placing logs into the river. LWD application in Grass River: Non-point sediment threatens the navigability of … Continue reading →
Xeriscaping
xeriscaping–a method of landscaping that uses plants that are well adapted to the local area and are drought-resistant. Xeriscaping is becoming more popular as a way of saving water at home. More on xeriscaping: http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/xeriscaping.html Perlman, H. (n.d.). Water Science Glossary … Continue reading →
Perennial yield
perennial yield – maximum quantity of water that can be annually withdrawn from a groundwater basin over a long period of time (during which water supply conditions approximate average conditions) without developing an overdraft condition Glossary of Water Terminology. (2015, … Continue reading →
TLA SEOP Grant Applications Available for 2017-2018
The TLA SEOP Grant Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-2018 school year. Information on the application process can be found under: 2017-2018 SEOP Grants – Overview
Continue reading →Non-point source pollution
non-point source (NPS) pollution–pollution discharged over a wide land area, not from one specific location. These are forms of diffuse pollution caused by sediment, nutrients, organic and toxic substances originating from land-use activities, which are carried to lakes and streams … Continue reading →
Freshwater Summit LWD Presentation 10-28-2016
On October 28, Rachael Horn presented information on the Large Woody Debris (LWD) project to the Freshwater Summit. Here are the slides from this presentation: LWD Freshwater Summit Presentation 10-28-16
Continue reading →Freshwater Summit GBA Presentation 10-28-2016
On October 28, Becky Norris presented information on the Golden Brown Algae (GBA) study to the Freshwater Summit. Here are the slides and her notes exlaining the slides: GBA Freshwater Summit Presentation 10-28-2016 GBA Freshwater Summit notes
Continue reading →TLA October ’16 Newsletter
The October, 2016 Newsletter is now available: TLA October 2016 Quarterly. This issue contains articles on the following topics: Large Woody Debris (LWD) 2016 President’s Message – Just Add Water New Directors TLA Apparel Become a Michigan Shoreland Steward to protect … Continue reading →