DLIA News & Events
Posted on August 6th, 2024
Annual Meeting 2024 Guest Presentations
Download the PDF of this UMBS presentation here.
Download the PDF of the Invasive Species presentation here.
Posted on August 20th, 2023
Boat Ramp Updates
– Power Loading causes damage to launch ramps –
In addition to Mother Nature’s work, power loading causes damage to the launch area. “Power loading” is using the boat motor to load and unload a boat onto and off the trailer. The propeller wash creates a hole at the end of the ramp and a sand mound beyond the ramp. It creates hazardous conditions and will cause time-consuming and expensive ramp repairs.
PLEASE – NO Power Loading!
Buoy Missing: Obstruction Still There
Last week a notice was sent to the Douglas Lake community that an obstruction had been observed under the surface of the Lake boat ramp, possibly from one of the concrete planks that make up the boat ramp getting out of alignment. The buoy marking the spot of the obstruction has disappeared. Unfortunately, the obstruction is still there.
Please be very careful launching boats at the ramp and also taking your boat out of the Lake at the ramp. We are coordinating information with Munro Township and hope this situation can be resolved in the near future.
Since we have no way to monitor the area continuously, there will be no effort to replace the buoy. If anyone knows what happened to the buoy, please contact info@douglaslake.org.
A raised piece of concrete plank at the Douglas Lake Boat Ramp came to the attention of the DLIA Boat Ramp team this morning. It represents a potential hazard and should be flattened. Presently the protruding plank is in about 4’ of water and is in the path of launch and recovery of boats. A buoy has been placed to mark the hazard location. (See Stuart Case’s photo below.)
No one from the ramp crew reported seeing the raised piece of cement plank this season or last season. Steps are being taken to repair the boat ramp.
Please – if you must use the boat launch in the near future, be alert to the problem and take appropriate steps to protect your boat.
As soon as the plank has been properly placed, an eNews message will be sent to the membership. Thanks for your patience
Posted on October 26th, 2021
Spectrum in Pellston Update
Spectrum in Pellston Update
Cable was laid in 2022/23. Households can now sign up for Spectrum internet, phone, and TV, or any of the three. See the link below for availability.
Link to Munro Township Pellston addresses
Connecting Michigan Communities (CMIC) Grant Program
Charter Communications has advised the Munro Township Board that the CMIC 2.0 Broadband Grant applied for in our community has been awarded. Specifically, Pellston area addresses on Douglas Lake Road, Bryant Road, and those neighborhoods directly around those roads are included in the Pellston area address list. (Link below)
The project will cost in excess of $690,000-, Charter will receive $338,000- in grant money and they (Charter Communications) will fund the balance of $352,000.
A letter from Lt. Governor Gilcrist announcing the award and the specific list of homes that they will be building to is also on the Township site. (Also see links below.) Engineering and mapping are expected to start Fall of 2021, with construction beginning in the Spring of 2022.
Link to the letter announcing the award
Link to Michigan.gov – CMIC grant program
Link to Munro Township Pellston addresses
Posted on June 4th, 2021
Found: License Plate at boat ramp 6/3/21 Update
6/8/21 Our DLIA President contacted the Marine Division of the Sheriff’s Office with the plate number. They discovered the plate is registered to a Burt Lake address. Marnie dropped the plate off at the Marine Division and they will contact the owner.
6/3/21 Found: License Plate at boat ramp
A license plate was found at the boat ramp Thursday, June 3, 2021. Please check your boat trailers; verify you still have your license plate.
Email info@douglaslake.org for more information.
Posted on August 31st, 2020
Septic System Maintenance
Four Key Elements from the EPA:
- Inspect and Pump Frequently
- Use Water Efficiently
- Properly Dispose of Waste
- Maintain Your Drainfield
Link to the EPA: SepticSmart Homeowners
Link to: Home Owner’s Septic Care Guide from the Health Dept. of NW Michigan
Septic Maintenance from watershedcouncil.org:
- Have your septic pumped every 3-5 years.
- Do not use chemical products that claim to be a substitute for maintenance pumping.
- For optimal performance, minimize your use of household chemicals and cleaners.
- Avoid putting grease, hair, cigarette butts, facial tissues, feminine hygiene supplies, band aids, paints, solvents, or any other household wastes containing hazardous, toxic, or non-biodegradable materials down the drain and toilet.
- Never build, pave, or drive over a drain field or septic tank.
- Watch for woody vegetation growing on or near the drain field. Deep roots can cause damage.
- Runoff from your lawn, driveway, roof, and other hard surfaces should be directed away from your drain field.
- Do not apply fertilizer around a drain field.
- In shoreline areas, plant or retain a natural strip of vegetation along the water’s edge. The deep roots of native plants intercept and utilize nutrients found in shallow groundwater contaminated with septic system leachate that migrates toward the lake.
- Conserve water.
Link to Watershed Council: Septic Systems