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Crystal Lake Watershed
GIS Map
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Click on image for
a much larger view
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Welcome to the
Crystal Lake & Watershed Association (CLWA), a nonprofit (501c3) organization
of concerned local citizens and environmental professionals committed to protecting
the integrity of Crystal Lake, Benzie County, Michigan, for the enjoyment of future
generations.
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Crystal Lake Boating Access (MDNRE)
— Current Status
Early August 2010 — Construction began on the new boat launch on the SE shoreline
of Crystal Lake.
Watch our "Crystal
Lake Boating Access Site"
page for periodic updates and pictures by CLWA members. |
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The 2010 Spring / Summer edition of
our "Crystal
Whitecaps"
newsletter is now available here. |
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The "Tragedy" and the
"Comedy" of Crystal Lake, and the Role of Archibald Jones (Parts I &
II) — A review of the “Tragedy” and a biosketch of Archibald Jones, by Dr. Stacy
L. Daniels.
Mills Community House, Benzonia, MI, Thursday, 7:00 PM, August 12, 2010.
* See accompanying
article for this presentation.
* Part of the Benzonia Academy Lecture Series. |
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Archibald Jones Day — Saturday,
Aug. 28, 2010, 11 AM to 3 PM, downtown Beulah. A celebration in honor of “the man
who pulled the plug at Crystal Lake." Come celebrate our local heritage. Activities
include:
 “The
Story of Archibald Jones”
- Re-enact the “Tragedy” of Crystal
Lake
- Fun & games for the kids
- A magic show, music, and food
* See flyer for Archibald Jones Day.
* See more
details about the "Tragedy."
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CLWA Receives Michigan Inland Lakes
"Steward of the Year" Award for 2010
See
here for more details. |
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We encourage everyone to read this
very short PDF document: "Reducing Phosphorus in Our Lakes and
Streams" |
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The Fall 2009 Crystal Lake "Walkabout"
Interpretive Manual is now available here. |
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Please contact us with any comments,
questions, or suggestions.
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Crystal Lake
&
Watershed Association
P.O. Box 89, Beulah, MI 49617
Phone: (231) 882-4001
FAX: (231) 882-7810
Email
Us
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”Prologue” to Crystal Lake
The sun awaits its birth o'er the quiet Lake
A glow behind the night, yet to dispense the dark.
The lightening hills, still ghostly, anticipating dawn
But peace still reigns; contentment lies within
my heart.
And as I stroll along the rippled sands
Peace walks with me — I wait and sigh
For that beckoning voice beneath the ripple of the waves
To tell me, "Be ye still, for God is neigh."
And so, yet lovely Lake, I pour forth to you
This message from my soul, no longer ache
Forever after me as I depart this life.
Remembering your calm inspiration, Crystal Lake.
-- Stacy L. Daniels (Aug. 29, 1937 - ) |
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