Preservation Celebration
PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY!
The public is welcome at our 25th anniversary celebration! Join us at the Historic Barns Park near the Grand Traverse Commons on Aug. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a family-friendly open house to celebrate our work, supporters and volunteers.
GTRLC stewardship experts will lead guided hikes along the Commons trails and tours of the Botanic Gardens. Tom Clynes, a writer and photographer for National Geographic and Popular Science, will give a special presentation in the Cathedral Barn from 1:30 to 2:30. Renowned local artist Glenn Wolff will be on hand to sign a series of prints that feature some of our most popular preserves and protected lands (check them out:http://goo.gl/0KQlb3).
This event is free and open to everyone.
Directions & more info: http://goo.gl/YDMBHJ.
The public is welcome at our 25th anniversary celebration! Join us at the Historic Barns Park near the Grand Traverse Commons on Aug. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a family-friendly open house to celebrate our work, supporters and volunteers.
GTRLC stewardship experts will lead guided hikes along the Commons trails and tours of the Botanic Gardens. Tom Clynes, a writer and photographer for National Geographic and Popular Science, will give a special presentation in the Cathedral Barn from 1:30 to 2:30. Renowned local artist Glenn Wolff will be on hand to sign a series of prints that feature some of our most popular preserves and protected lands (check them out:http://goo.gl/0KQlb3).
This event is free and open to everyone.
Directions & more info: http://goo.gl/YDMBHJ.
Sunrise on Long Lake in April 14, 2015
Video Compliments of Dennis Wiand
TIMBERS PROJECTWe have turned our attention to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and the effort they have spearheaded with Long Lake Township to what will become the Timbers Recreation Area. Not only will this 256 acre parcel of land located on the northeast shore of Long Lake provide a multitude of recreational activities to the community but is highly significant to the long term health and beauty of Long, Mickey and Ruth Lakes. The greatest flow of overland water into our lakes comes from the northeast portion of the watershed and this land is the center of that corridor. There are 2 lakes on this property and some 9,000 feet of shoreline, which includes 2,000 feet on Long Lake.
We are proud to be working in partnership with the Conservancy who has already had a positive impact on our watershed by helping protect and provide stewardship for the islands on Long Lake in recent years. And with Long Lake Township who has always been a strong participant in protecting this watershed. To date Long lake Foundation has committed $25,000 to the Timbers Project and is working to raise more. If you have not made a gift to the Timbers Project please consider the importance of doing so. If you have already made a gift please consider if you can do more. This is a once in a lifetime chance to protect this gem and our lakes.
Please contact the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy at 231-929-7911 to make a tax-deductable gift to the Timbers Project or discuss best options in maximizing your gift or contact Long Lake Foundation President, Dennis Wiand, at 248-613-1044. |
TIMBERS FUNDING HITS GOAL!
We are so proud of our community coming together to permanently protect this beautiful jewel that sits in one of the most important watershed areas of Long Lake.
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Our Long Lake Foundation Preserving the Future
In 2012 the Long Lake Association Island Maintenance Committee in partnership with the Long Lake Twp. and the Long Lake Foundation embarked on a project to preserve Picnic Island. The shoreline of the island was eroding at an alarming rate.
Funding through the Long Lake Foundation, Long Lake Township and the Long Lake Association has made it possible to preserve our island for years to come.
The total project cost is $37,138.00 and funding was used for the following:
The original projected cost of the shoreline project was $32,950.00 including engineered plans and permits. Due to unexplained delays in the DEQ permitting process, higher water levels and heavy rain, the project was delayed by more than 3 weeks. This resulted in additional severe erosion on the shoreline and western slope of Picnic Island. Therefore, additional labor and material was required for the shoreline work ($2,000) , rebuilding of lost slope work ($1,498.00) and additional engineering time ($700.00).
Funding through the Long Lake Foundation, Long Lake Township and the Long Lake Association has made it possible to preserve our island for years to come.
The total project cost is $37,138.00 and funding was used for the following:
- Engineering and plans by KPM Engineering
- Shoreline erosion control work provided by Brayton and Sons Excavating
- Additional consulting provided by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and the Conservation Resource Alliance
The original projected cost of the shoreline project was $32,950.00 including engineered plans and permits. Due to unexplained delays in the DEQ permitting process, higher water levels and heavy rain, the project was delayed by more than 3 weeks. This resulted in additional severe erosion on the shoreline and western slope of Picnic Island. Therefore, additional labor and material was required for the shoreline work ($2,000) , rebuilding of lost slope work ($1,498.00) and additional engineering time ($700.00).
The HistoryThe Long Lake Foundation was established in 1977 to financially support and assist in the preservation and enhancement of the beauty of Long Lake and its watershed.
The foundation operates under Section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which makes all contributions tax deductible. A Partnership for the FutureThe Long Lake Foundation has expanded its board to include four directors from the Long Lake Association. By doing so, the two organizations will partner and work for the common good of the Long Lake Watershed.
You Make All the DifferencePlease consider a donation to the Long Lake Foundation. With your help, we can preserve the beauty of Long Lake and protect its watershed for years to come.
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