Monitor & record water quality standards weekly and publish analysis yearly

Submit sediment samples for analysis for contaminants

Monitor, detect, and initiate corrective action as regards to water pollution and environmental degradation of the watershed

Research, organize, and finance corrective action to combat non-indigenous, invasive water species such as Eurasian Water Milfoil and Zebra mussels

Alerted and fought for area residents as to proposed condominium development posing a possible threat to watershed. Partnering with Little Traverse Conservancy in encouraging lake area residents to fund the purchase of the proposed development site (50 acres and 3800 feet of shoreline) now forever dedicated for use as a nature preserve.

Closely monitor proposed or attempted industrial or residential development within the watershed and notify MI. Dept. of Environment Quality for appropriate action

Participate in river care with Conservation Resource Alliance to devise protection plan for Carp Lake River

Provided financial assistance for reconstruction of timber bridge within area watershed to prevent erosion and degradation of watershed

Initiated, financed and monitored repair of outflow dam and financed erosion control on lake and river shorelines in cooperation with BALSM INC.

Working with University of MI. Biological Station to format and create a watershed management plan

Participate with MI. Dept of Natural Resources in assessing fish habitat, population, and planting of fish stock

Establish and administer college scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to area youth interested in pursuing studies in the natural sciences

Organize and conduct summer festival to celebrate and promote public interest and awareness in maintaining lake water quality through biological control of invasive species

Provide monthly forum for area resident to voice concerns and question regarding environment issues within the watershed area

Educate residents on environmental issues, trends, and solutions through the presentation of appropriate speakers having expertise in the given area

Publish and distribute quarterly newsletter informing members of activities and agenda concerning lake issues

Assemble and distribute Christmas food baskets as well collect and distribute emergency financial assistance to area residents

Construct and maintain hiking trails to connect township park with Little Traverse Conservancy nature preserve

Dedication to the flag pole, bear, and foliage at the community triangle

Worked with Carp Lake Twp to construct the pavilion and tennis courts at the park

Sponsor annual fund raising bass fishing and ice fishing tournaments

Partner with Little Traverse Band of Ottawa and Michigan Department of Natural Resources to finance a boat washing station at the lake access site on Paradise Trail