Bear Lake Association

AgendaQuality of Bear Lake – Sam Lake survey results & treatment plans Zebra mussels update Lake quality readingsLake Information - Sam Lake water levels Septic tank pellet report Fish stocking Swimmers Itch Fertilizers DNR Application for DredgingTreasurer's Report - Phil Association account SAD reportOther Discussion Items – Loon report – Mary (Our Loon Ranger) Related Information – Sam Board of Directors Terms Open Q & A / Discussion Raffle Drawing - Jo

2014 Survey Results

From PLM Lake & Land Management Corp:Bear Lake typically grows EWM later into the year but so

far the treatments have been effective. We did (3) EWM treatments last year & a small phragmite

treatment last September including the mouth of Eleanor Bay.

We did genetic testing last year and the samples collected were Eurasian watermilfoil, not the hybrid.  As northern milfoil is present in the lake, it is likely only a matter of time until hybrids are found.

It is important to continue to treat aggressively and use higher dosages to allow a thorough kill.  So far this has been successful, so I recommend that we continue on the same protocol. 

Zebra Mussels Update

Marrone Bio-Innovations Receives Final US EPA Approval to Use Zequanox® in open waters

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Approval Pending Outcome of Final Review

Zequanox is the only aquatic ecosystem compatible, bacteria based molluscicide in existence to combat infestations of invasive zebra and quagga mussels in lakes, rivers, and other open bodies of water.

http://www.mymlsa.org/marrone-bio-innovations-receives-epa-approval-for-zequanox-use-in-open-waters

Lake Quality Readings - Transparency  Secchi Depth Carlson

No. of lakes = 219  Number of Range     TSISD

    Readings Min Max Mean Median (transparency)

Bear 2014 11 20.0 41 31.6 27

  average 14 9.1 17.8 12.7 12.3  

  max 19 34.0 49.0 28.9 29.0 28.6

  min 1 0.0 5.0 3.5 3.0 59.1

               

Bear 2013 9 26.0 32.0 28.7 28.5 28.7

Bear 2012 11.0 23.0 36.0 29.5 28.0 28.0

Bear  2011 17.0 21.0 42.0 32.6 31.0 27.0

Bear 2010 17.0 25.0 39.0 32.4 33.0 27.0

Bear 2009 15.0 23.0 27.0 24.0 24.0 31.0

Bear 2006 18.0 17.0 29.0 25.7 27.5 30.0

Bear 2005 18.0 31.0 50.0 42.2 46.5 23.0

Bear  2004 17.0 23.0 45.5 34.1 36.5 26.0

Lake Quality Readings - Phosphorus    Total Phosphorus Total Phosphorus Carlson

No. of lakes = 148 - Spring Spring Summer TSINo. of lakes = 182 - Summer Vol Vol (summer TP)

Bear 2014 <3 10 37  average 13 12 37  max 70 80 67  min 3 3 27

Bear 2013 - 6 30Bear 2012 2 7 32Bear  2011 <3 <3 <27Bear 2010 5 6 30Bear 2009 4 5 27Bear 2008 - 4 <27Bear 2007 8 2 <27Bear  2006 11 6 30Bear  2005 9 5 27Bear  2004 6 7 32

Lake Quality Readings – Chlorophyll-aChlorophyll-a Carlson

No. of lakes = 130 May June July Aug Sept Mean Median TSICHL

Bear 2014 <1.0 <1.0   1.2 1.3 1.3     32.0 

average 3.3 3.8 4.5 4.9 4.9 4.2 3.8 40.8

max 21.0 21.0 28.0 58.0 52.0 26.4 19.2 60.5

min 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.0 27.8

Bear 2013       1.7 1.0      

Bear 2012 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.3 0.2 32.0

Bear  2011 <1.0 1.2 1.1 1.4 1.3 1.1 0.4 32.0

Bear 2010 1.0 <1.0 1.3 1.4 2.3 1.3 0.7 33.0

Bear 2007 - 1.0 <1.8 1.0 <1.2 1.0 0.6 <31.0

Bear 2006 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.1 2.0 1.5 0.3 34.0

Lake Quality Readings - ConclusionsBear Lake is classified as oligotrophic (clear & healthy)

because it consistently has TSI values under 38 in the following criteria:Transparency (a short distance of visibility means that

there are suspended particles or algae cells in the water, an indication of nutrient enrichment) at TSI values of 23-31 are among the best of all lakes in program.

Phosphorus (the most important nutrient affecting lake productivity) at TSI values 27-37 are near the best.

Chlorophyll-a (a component of the cells of most plants and can be used to measure the concentration of small plants in the water) at TSI values 31-33 are near the best

All readings have maintained their levels for the last 10 years.Your support and care for the lake is working.

We have a lot for which to be proud.

Lake Water Levels – 2014

Lake Water Levels - Historical

Septic Tank Pellet Report

Started two years agoSupplies provided by the BLTIA86% complete (120/140 – 11 lots have no

septic)Volunteers will be asking for your help

Fish Stocking

Per DNR5,200 rainbows were stocked mid-April.  The

average length was 6.6 inches.17,380 browns were stocked mid-April. The

average length was 7.2 inches.

Lake Information

Swimmer’s ItchFertilizersDNR Permit for Dredging

Treasurer's Report – Association Account

May 31, 2014 to May 24, 2015Balance

Balance forward (5/31/14): $2,679.87

Income - Donations2,100.0

0 4,779.87

Expenses: Box Rental, Postage, Supplies, etc. -90.00 State of Mich Nonprofit Corp Annual Fee -20.00 Annual Meeting (Refreshments) -137.04 Website Annual Fee -29.48 Mich. Lake & Streams Assoc. Membership -120.00

Total Expenses -396.52

Balance on Hand $4,383.35

Treasurer's Report – SAD Account2011 Tax Season Yearly Payout3/30/12 Tax Collections $7,300.00 $7,300.003/30/12 Bear Lake Twp $1,436.88 $5,863.125/4/12 Bear Lake Twp $350.00 $6,213.126/26/12 County Treasurer $450.00 $6,663.127/5/12 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $730.31 $5,932.818/9/12 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $973.75 $4,959.068/9/12 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $365.16 $4,593.909/6/12 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $3,332.64 $1,261.2611/13/12 State of Michigan $400.00 $861.26 $7,238.742012 Tax Season3/29/13 Tax Collections $7,288.30 $8,149.563/31/13 Bear Lake Twp $350.00 $8,599.566/11/13 County Treasurer $461.70 $8,961.267/9/13 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $649.16 $8,312.108/13/13 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $633.00 $7,679.109/6/13 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $1,759.50 $5,919.6011/12/13 State of Michigan $400.00 $5,519.60 $3,441.662013 Tax Season3/7/14 Tax Collections $7,015.32 $12,534.923/21/14 Bear Lake Twp $350.00 $12,884.926/20/15 County Treasurer $734.68 $13,619.606/20/14 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $708.90 $12,910.707/25/14 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $1,793.00 $11,117.7010/14/14 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $2,420.00 $8,697.7010/14/14 PLM Lake & Land Mgmt $765.00 $7,932.7011/10/14 State of Michigan $400.00 $7,532.70 $6,086.902014 Tax Season3/6/15 Tax Collections $7,250.00 $14,782.705/2/15 Bear Lake Twp $350.00 $15,132.70

Loon Report – Mary, Our Loon Ranger

Related Lake Information

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ResourcesRentalsPhotosMuch more

Your contributions make the site friendly and usefulPictures (you all have taken some great photos)Stories & History (Long-time owners should have

many)Last year’s open issue

Board of Directors Terms

Sam’s 3 year term is up.Bob’s 3 year term is up.Jeff requests retirement from Board.Need volunteers to replace or nominate same.Requires 2/3 majority from active members

attending this meeting.

Q & A / Discussion

Morning or evening meetings?