Weeds are an important element in the overall eco system of any lake. They provide food for some members of the lake environment and they also provide shelter from predators. But on the flip side, many lake problems start with a weed that grows quietly below the surface. For Oakland County inland lake property owners, understanding what’s growing in the water and how to treat or manage it can be the difference between a healthy lake and one slowly headed toward long-term dama

There are several hundred species of crayfish in North America, but one invasive species of crayfish is getting an outsized amount of attention from water biologists and agencies around Michigan and Oakland County. That’s because officials are doing everything possible to prevent the spread of red swamp crayfish, which cause havoc on local ecosystems.

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