Issues & Articles
2012 Crooked Lake Water Levels - 05/09/2012 - 12:14pm - Read more

The attached article explains how Emmet County is going to maintain the Army Corps of Engineers mandated water level on Crooked and Pickerel Lakes
Drug Take Back Program in Northern Michigan - 05/02/2012 - 12:59pm - Read more

The attached article taken from the Spring 2012 TOM newsletter explains the Drug Take Back Program for local counties and lists drop off locations.
Alanson Board Walk Becomes Reality - 05/02/2012 - 12:54pm - Read more

See the attached article for the latest status of the Alanson Boardwalk and Sanctuary Island.
Public Road End Legislaton is Passed - 05/02/2012 - 12:44pm - Read more

The current legislature has passed  Public Road End Legislation. It will be of interest to all riparian  property owners. See the attached article from the Michigan Riparian Magazine, Spring 2012 Edition.
2012 Crooked River Lock Schedule - 04/06/2012 - 9:08am - Read more

Land Acquisition Fund - 01/31/2011 - 9:47am - Read more

LAND ACQUISITION 2011 & 2012:

The PCLA has contributed to the Little Traverse Conservancy for land protection and conservation.  We recently gave $20,000 towards two projects on the north west shore of Crooked Lake, Which is all part of the Inland Waterway Preserve.  By water, this preserve is the last stretch of Crooked Lake Shoreline, on the west side, before you hit the locks that drop you into the Crooked River. It is also accessable by land. Thanks to your contributions, we have been able to preserve several key pieces of property along Pickerel & Crooked Lakes.  Print and mail a contribution form..
Boat flags, driveway reflectors, decals available - 01/31/2011 - 9:58am - Read more

The 2012 Boat Season is Upon Us!!!

We still have boat flags available!!  This distinctive red, white, and blue boat flag is available by pre-order. Show you belong, and spot other PCLA members as you enjoy the lakes. Pre-orders will be taken at $22.50 each, which includes shipping. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Our profit of $5 per flag has been designated for the Aquatic Plant Survey Fund. For more information contact Karen Plasencia: karen@plabay.net

Identifying your property with a PCLA window decal, a reflective driveway post reflector or an automobile license plate will help to assure that our friends and neighbors will recognize our strong membership numbers and our neighborhood...
Volunteers - 10/18/2011 - 5:08pm - Read more

Please Consider Volunteering!!!

We are looking for someone to take over the writing, publishing, & mailing of our Newsletter.  This job is done two times per year.  It requires gathering ariticles from various board members and coming up with a few fillers on your own.  After you have made your final copy, it requires that you give it to the Office Shop, in Alanson, for printing and when the printing is complete, mailing it with the address labels given to you by the Membership Chairman.  It is not a difficult job and it is usually published in May/June & August/September. 

The Pickerel Crooked Lakes Association would not exist without our dedicated volunteers including our board of directors and Invasive Species and Boat Launch Monitors. The...
Clean boating helps prevent spread of invasive species - 01/31/2011 - 1:22am - Read more

Wash your boat; don't transport invasive species

We've been working for three years now to control Purple Loosestrife, but it isn't the only alien stowaway to find the good life on our waterway. Eurasian milfoil and others are making their way here, often hitchhiking on boats being moved from lake to lake.

PCLA advocates washing of boats and trailers before and after use to remove the often tiny bits of plant material that can hide there, waiting to be moved to new territory. Once transplanted, invasives can grow into huge alien colonies that overcome our native aquatics. Non-native plants negatively impact the condition of our lakes for boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife and can cost millions of dollars to control.

Invasive Species: prevention is the best defense

By Jan...
What's that foam on the lake? - 01/31/2011 - 9:28am - Read more

What's that Floating Lake Foam ?

By Jan Quaine

Have you ever been leisurely boating or walking along the lakeshore enjoying the day only to be greeted by a white soap like floating foam? What in the world is it and where did it come from?

You might be interested to know that there are two types of foam: natural foam and foam from some type of pollution.

Natural foam is created when the surface tension (attraction of water molecules or strong bonding) is reduced. Decomposing water plants release a variety of organic compounds in the water. These organic compounds are surfactants, which reduce the surface tension of the water. This allows the wind and wave action to mix air with the water creating foam, which frequently collects on the downwind shore. It is not very pleasing to look at but if it is natural foam it is harmless. Foam is often seen in the morning and may disappear in the afternoon. In the fall...