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Fish Population and Algae on Sanford Lake 8/26/2026 With Sanford Lake currently undergoing a significant ecological transition, the decomposition of released nutrients, such as vegetation, debris and other organic materials, is leading to increased algae, lower oxygen levels and higher water temperatures. This is the cause of an abnormal number of fish kills and algal blooms. There is no treatment for the algae. Sanford Lake is still re-establishing itself as an aquatic ecosystem and the best approach is to allow the bloom to run its course while monitoring conditions. Read and learn more about the algae bloom and the recommendations from mDNR and EGLE |
Smallwood Dam Receives Approval From EGLE 7/16/2026 On July 21, representatives from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy inspected Smallwood Dam and approved the dam for lake refill pending completion of a few activities. These activities are planned to be completed over the next two weeks and lake refill will begin the first week of August. |
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August Construction News
8/11/2026 Smallwood Dam is substantially complete! This is an exciting milestone in the restoration of the four lakes system. The refill has begun. Secord Dam substantial completion has been delayed to November due to an installation issue with one of the spillway gates. The lake refill is still scheduled for April 15, 2027. Read more in our construction newsletter. Read the August Construction News |
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