December Almanac 2018
The Boardman River taken by Larry DeBow.
The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay is the “go to” organization for local water information, and a frequent resource for the village planning commission.
Their executive director Christine Crissman recently shared some thoughts on early winter in our neighborhood:
Winter’s beauty is upon us, and with the changing season comes changes in nature. Our small inland lakes, such Birch Lake, are beginning to freeze over. Anglers are gathering their ice augers in anticipation of catching northern pike, walleyes, and bluegill. Great Lakes water l l levels are nearing their annual low levels as evaporation rates are at peak. Plants and mammals are entering a state of dormancy, conserving energy for the months ahead.
Some of this beautiful environment may be in jeopardy, as she further explained the tremendous threats to protection of our lakes, rivers, streams, forests, and Great Lakes, protections that could be lost due to Michigan senate bills and house bills recently introduced in lame duck sessions and soon to be acted on.
For interested citizens, see summaries of these bills at:
GT Summaries
The Boardman River taken by Larry DeBow.
The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay is the “go to” organization for local water information, and a frequent resource for the village planning commission.
Their executive director Christine Crissman recently shared some thoughts on early winter in our neighborhood:
Winter’s beauty is upon us, and with the changing season comes changes in nature. Our small inland lakes, such Birch Lake, are beginning to freeze over. Anglers are gathering their ice augers in anticipation of catching northern pike, walleyes, and bluegill. Great Lakes water l l levels are nearing their annual low levels as evaporation rates are at peak. Plants and mammals are entering a state of dormancy, conserving energy for the months ahead.
Some of this beautiful environment may be in jeopardy, as she further explained the tremendous threats to protection of our lakes, rivers, streams, forests, and Great Lakes, protections that could be lost due to Michigan senate bills and house bills recently introduced in lame duck sessions and soon to be acted on.
For interested citizens, see summaries of these bills at:
GT Summaries
