As the ALPOA President for 2022 I would like to express my admiration for all the ALPOA Board Members and volunteers now and in the past. These dedicated ALPOA members have actively pursued the mission of ALPOA “To Protect and Preserve Ann Lake.” They have given their time and energy for self-education to better educate the public, maintain water quality, provide loon protection and invasive species identification and eradication.
It is not by happen stance that these achievements have been met.
Frankly, these efforts go back to the inception of ALPOA some 20 plus years ago. These Board Officers have developed and maintained relationships with like-minded community organizations such as (but not limited to) Almira Township, Village of Lake Ann, Benzie County, Michigan DNR, Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program, Lake and Land Management Corp. and The Michigan Loon Preservation Association.
These relationships have allowed continued progress toward our goals. I enjoy our wonderful lake and I am extremely thankful for the efforts of ALPOA. Reviewing the history of ALPOA I can see the main objective was and still is to “Protect and Preserve Ann Lake.” This is where our focus will lie for the future. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that these objectives also include law enforcement such as boating regulation, lake shore management and noise abatement. These issues are in the hands of local government and police. We are happy to help individual members access appropriate agencies to address concerns.
I look forward this year in continuing ALPOA’s commitment to you and the preservation of our beautiful lake. Please browse our web site at annlake.org often for updates and informational materials for riparians.
Sincerely,
Terry Sowers
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2022 ANNUAL MEETING
Date: Saturday, June 25, 10am
Location: Almira Township Hall in Lake Ann
Per CDC Guidelines: Social Distancing will be practiced, and anyone who is NOT vaccinated should plan to mask.
Refreshments: Coffee & donuts provided.
Speaker information to be provided
2021 July 4th Boat Parade
A very successful 2021 boat parade was held on the 4th of July. There were over 20 boats that participated. The Sharp family took first place while the second place went to the Schmidt family and third place went to the Stuart family. Pictures are on display at the Lake Ann Brewery. A special thanks goes out to Lake Ann Brewery, Stone Oven, Papa J’s Pizza and Korner Kone for their contributions.
2021 Annual Meeting – CHANGE OF VENUE
Date: Saturday, June 26, 10am
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park – Moved to Almira Township Hall in Lake Ann
Per CDC Guidelines: Social Distancing will be practiced, and anyone who is NOT vaccinated should plan to mask.
Refreshments: Coffee & donuts provided.
Seating: *Bleacher-style seats available, or BYO chair.
A panel discussion will be held highlighting how several lakes in the area are handling their infestations of Eurasian Water Milfoil.
2021 Loon UPDATE – 2 CHICKS!
The loon nest was launched early this year. The loons arrived in Mid April and we were able to get the artificial nest launched shortly after. They started nesting on May 3rd. Gestation is between 24-28 days. Keep your fingers crossed that we will have loon chicks shortly after Memorial weekend.
This picture was taken by one of our lake residents, Mike Meneau from outside the buoy area with an 850 telephoto lens on May 16th.
The loons laid their 1st egg on May 1st but didn’t stay on the nest. They started actually staying on the nest on May 2nd so we assume they laid their 2nd egg at that time. The first chick hatched on May 30th and the second chick was on May 31st. This picture shows the chicks on day 2. You can actually see the size difference of the 2 chicks being born 1 day apart.
2020 Loon Update
Unfortunately, we will have no loon chicks this year. The artificial nest was placed at the same location and the loons started nesting . Then Cristobal hit! It blew the nest across the bay; it ended up lodged at Harris Point. Now the question was whether we should move the buoys to the new location or move the nest back to where the buoys where. It was still windy the next day and there was concern that the eggs would wash off the platform if we attempted to move it. So, we left it near Harris Point and moved the buoys. The loons checked it out but whether the eggs had been left alone too long, or the loons might have thought it was another pair’s nest, they never got back on the nest.
2020 Annual Meeting – Cancelled
Reminder: Due to Covid-19 and for the safety of our members, the 2020 ALPOA Annual Meeting has been cancelled.
ALPOA Annual Meeting
June 20th 2019, 2 LOON CHICKS!
More pictures coming.
Loons are nesting
The loons began nesting over Memorial Weekend. Keep your fingers crossed that we’ll have chicks by the end of June.