Message from the PLPOA PresidentDear Pine Lake Riparians and Members, I hope this message finds you well as we transition from a beautiful winter season into what we hope will be an early spring. This winter, Pine Lake truly delivered a “real winter” experience! With a solid freeze and plenty of snow, many of our riparians enjoyed snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even hockey and skating on some fantastic rinks around the lake. It has been wonderful to see so many of you out embracing the season and making the most of our incredible lake community. Looking ahead, your Pine Lake Board has been hard at work ensuring that we continue to maintain one of the healthiest lakes in Michigan. The solid freeze and snowpack this winter have positioned us well for good water levels heading into spring, and we will be monitoring those levels closely as the season progresses. As always, our top priority is to keep Pine Lake safe, clean, and enjoyable for all. We’re excited for another great season ahead and look forward to seeing everyone out on the water soon. Wishing you an early spring and a fantastic start to the lake season! Lucy Young President, Pine Lake Property Owners Association _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Geese Remediation Program - We Need Your Help!The PLPOA has engaged Goose Busters for many years. They file the permit and perform goose egg collection and nest destruction. The company comes to the lake at least twice in the spring, approximately two weeks apart. They launch a boat in the lake and travel to areas where we had nests in prior years, or where residents have reported a suspicious geese nesting area. We need your help from March to mid-April! Your role is to assist with identifying and flagging the location of the nests that contain eggs. You are looking for a pair of geese, then there is only the male swimming in an area. The nest will be in this area. Often the females make her nest in the same place each year. The new process of identifying the area with a flag assists Goose Busters in locating the nests. It has increased the egg/nest removal numbers last year. Below is review of the new flag process: If you have suspicious geese activity on your property (see a nest or a pair of geese loitering) we ask that you pick up two flags from the Blue Rubbermaid bin at the left side of the boat ramp at Pine Lake Country Club. It is labeled and has instructions inside. 1-Email your location from the lake area to info@pinelakemi.com and lhenney@comcast.com
2- Take TWO flags to mark the location and help Goose Busters locate the suspicious area
3- Please use ONE right at the shore area to notify Goose Busters of the property
4- Then place a SECOND flag in close proximity to where the nest is suspected to be Please make sure there is actual nesting behavior or a physical nest as sometimes there will be geese moving through certain areas but not truly nesting. If you have questions you can email info@pinelakemi.com or myself at lhenney@comcast.com Thank you for your support.
Lucy Shields Henney DVM, Silver Sponsor & Board Member _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO LAWN FERTIZER UNTIL MAY 1BE SURE TO REMIND YOUR LAWN SERVICE PROVIDER OF THIS WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE. Reminder: When or if you do fertilize your lawn, do not fertilize within 50 feet of the lake or canal.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ice benefits beyond your drink!Over the past few winters little or very short term ice has covered the lake. Not this winter! While ice is troublesome on our roads and walks, there are several benefits to the lake when it is covered with ice: 1. Control of Invasive Plants: Freezing can help control invasive aquatic plants by exposing them to cold temperatures, which can reduce their population. 2. Sediment Compaction: The weight of the ice and less wave action can help compact the lakebed sediments, which can improve water clarity and quality. 3. Nutrient Cycling and Oxygen Preservation: Ice cover can slow down the decomposition process in the water, and limit the diffusion of oxygen which can help balance nutrient levels and prevent excessive algal blooms in the warmer months. 4. Reduced Erosion: Ice can protect the shoreline from erosion caused by winter storms and wave action. These benefits contribute to a healthier and more sustainable lake ecosystem, making winter ice cover an important factor in the overall health of inland lakes. It has been great to see our community enjoying our lake more this winter with ice rinks, walks on the ice, and ice fishing. So, when you look out your window and see snow and feel the below freezing temperatures, just remember it is helping the lake! Kris Mayer, Board Member
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