2020 Barnes Lake Improvement Board Notices

Barnes Lake Improvement Board Members

Board Chairman:                 Burns Rolland      Brollandjr@charter.net
BLC Representative:           Pat Betcher          czarbetcher@gmail.com
Board Secretary:                 Pam Reid   
District Co. Commissioner:  Brendon Miller
Co. Drain Commissioner:    Joe Suma            jsuma@lapeercounty.org

Lake Weeds Update

This year is offering some weed unique challenges. Nutrients promoting plant and algae growth can come from different sources; decaying vegetation from previous spray events, phosphates coming from lawn fertilization and farmer's fields upstream from our lake and poorly functioning septic fields in our subdivision. This spring I witnessed a lawn care contractor blowing leaves into the north channel along Indian Trail; this is also a no-no. Another factors this year are new EGLE limits for spray applicators who now can only apply spray 100' out from shore (previously 300'). That's why there were residual algae blooms out in middle of lake after last spray even on June 4th. Stay At Home has also caused our spray season to start late as well, due to boating restrictions. Our sprayer had promised to come out Monday June 29th for the next spray application. I pushed back and now its WEDNESDAY JUNE 24th, so relief is coming. I also want to especially make sure things are under control for our July 4th holiday weekend so residents and visitors alike can enjoy our lake. As a reminder, if you allow friends to launch their boats, PLEASE ENFORCE Clean, Spray and Flush boats and trailers BEFORE/AFTER entering the launch.
Sincerely, Burns Roland
Chairman of Barnes Lake Lake Improvement Board.
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Sea Walls

Be informed!!! If you are planning to replace an existing sea wall or install a new one, you must have a permit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Be sure your contractor has provided all necessary permits and they are posted on the property before work begins. Failure to do so may result in a fine. 
Contact the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (517) 335-6273 and the Lapeer County Department of Soil and Erosion (810) 245-4753.