Merganser Identification Training April 27^th 10-11am

          Heard about European frog-bit or parrot feather? These are examples of recently introduced aquatic invasive plants that are threatening Michigan waters.  EGLE (MI Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy) offers a free webinar on the subject of what happens when a new invasive plant is found in Michigan waters.
          An aquatic biologist with EGLE will share his field experience, working with other partners, to examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species.
          The webinar is Tuesday, April 20, 9:00-10:00 am EDT.  Click on the link below to register for the webinar:

          The Douglas Lake Boat Assist Team is seeking volunteers for the 2021 Boating Season.  The team is made up of boat owners from various regions around the Lake who volunteer to assist other boaters who are stranded on the Lake due to a malfunctioning boat or motor.  The volunteers are not professional boat mechanics, but are willing to lend a hand and get you to shore.
          Feedback in recent years from grateful stranded folks who called for rescue is very positive. The service is much appreciated.
          Ron Kelemen has again volunteered to coordinate the Boat Assist Team information. A future eNews will include a table of names of volunteers, their phone numbers and their residence location.  Best to call someone in the general area of the lake where you are stranded.
          To volunteer, please send your name, phone number and lake residence location to Ron at rkelemen42@gmail.com.

          A new federal law mandates that every operator of a leisure boat under 26 feet in length with a 3-horsepower engine or greater that was manufactured on or after January 1, 2020 must have an equipped engine cut-off switch. And drivers of any boat with a cut-off switch- even if the boat was manufactured prior to 2020- must wear the accompanying “link” that kills the engine when disengaged.
          The law, to be enforced at this time by the Coast Guard, goes into effect April 21, 2021.
       Several helpful links to information for recreational boats are listed below.  Not all the requirements are applicable for boating in Douglas Lake. First link is to U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety web site offers explanation of new requirement and other boating safety information:

Photos for DLIA 2022 Calendar Due April 23^rd
Pet Photos Are Invited!

        Reminder: the deadline for submission of photos for the 2022 DLIA Calendar is April 23^rd. Please submit your favourite photos, including photos of painting/drawings and other artistic creations featuring Douglas Lake by April 23, 2021. New this year, is a call for submission of photos of your pets enjoying their Douglas Lake environment - whether on land or in/on the water. Please include the name(s) of your pet(s) featured in your photos.
            Photos of wildlife (of the fish and animal varieties) living in our community are always welcome.

 
Send pictures/photos for DL calendar to pictures@douglaslake.org
The DLIA 2022 calendar will be available at the summer merchandise sales.
(Photo: eNews editor admits bias – Hamish again posing.)