Lakesaver Day
Middle School fourth grade students to roam the grounds of the R.A. MacMullan Center to the “LakeSaver Day” presentation stations. The annual program is successful because of the volunteer presenters who create fun interactive activities that promote an interest in lake stewardship, the outdoors and water safety. We thank Kevin Rose and Craig Engle of […]
New Boating and Fishing Laws 2019
New boating and fishing laws take effect March 21 If your leisure-time plans include boating or fishing, recent changes in Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) may affect you. Beginning March 21, watercraft users in the state are required to take steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Also, anyone fishing […]
Legacy League
The Higgins Lake Foundation recently hosted a Legacy League reception to honor those who have named the HLF in their will or trust. Those who have been generous donors or supporters in other ways were included as well. Vicki Springstead, Chair of the HLF, welcomed the attendees and thanked them for remembering the Foundation so […]
28th Annual “Higgins Lake Foundation Awareness Day”
The 28th Annual “Higgins Lake Foundation Awareness Day” took place at the R.A. MacMullan Center on August 05. “Awareness Day” was created to thank donors for their support and to provide information about HLF ongoing and new projects. Slides of the DASH Boat operation gave attendees a look at the way the Diver Assisted Suction […]
Higgins Lake Foundation and MSU Extension Office Partner in Education Seminar
Thirty two residents eager to learn about best management plans and science of inland lakes attended “You and Your Lake – An overview of life on the Lake” at the R.A. MacMullan Center on Saturday, June 24. Attendees included representatives from Lyon and Gerrish Townships, the Drain Commission, Beaver Creek, Scott’s and Lake Associations. The program provided a compact […]
Boat Wash 2017
SPRAY BEFORE YOU PLAY! WHY WE WASH OUR BOATS! It is a scary fact that there are 188 known aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes and not a known eradication method for any of them! FIGHT BACK! WASH YOUR BOAT! How do boaters feel about washing their boats? Will they wash when entering a […]
