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About

The Four Lakes Task Force is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization managed and operated by lake residents and industry experts. It serves as a "Delegated Authority" for Midland and Gladwin counties to administer and oversee the maintenance and operations of the four dams and lakes, so the lake communities can enjoy the water long into the future. ​

OUR GOALS

The Four Lakes Task Force is engaged with public officials, and has three main goals.
Ensure lake levels are sustainable for the community for future generations.
Repair dams to ensure safe operations and maintain compliance with state safety and federal requirements.
Improve certainty on restoration time and costs
 

Who we are

The Task Force works on behalf of the counties in accordance with Part 307 Inland Lake Level of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451.
Board of Directors
In collaboration with Midland and Gladwin counties, a group of volunteers came together to form FLTF. The current volunteer board of directors is made of nominated representatives from each lake association and two commissioners, one from Gladwin and Midland County. The Lake Associations will nominate and approve future members. Lake association members serve up to two, 3-year terms. County commissioners serve at the county's desire.
  • David Kepler, Chair, Sanford Lake, 2020-2022
  • Adam Beebe, Sanford Lake, 2020-2021
  • Don Zakett, Wixom Lake, 2020-2022
  • Dave Rothman, Wixom Lake, 2020-2023
  • Mark Mudge, Smallwood Lake, 2020-2021
  • Phil Dast, Secord Lake, 2020-2023
  • Chuck Sikora, Secord Lake, 2021-2024
  • Karen Moore, Gladwin County
  • Jeanette Snyder, Midland County
Board members do not receive compensation for their service on the board of directors.
Officers
  • Dave Kepler, President
  • Dave Rothman, Vice President and Board Secretary
  • Tamara McGovern, Treasurer
  • Kayla Stryker, Administrative Secretary
  • Joe Colaianne, Clark Hill, PLC, General Counsel
Governance Committee
  • Dave Kepler, Chair
  • Dave Rothman, Mark Mudge, Adam Beebe - Members
  • Joe Colaianne, Ad-Hoc
  • Kayla Stryker, Secretary
Finance Committee
  • Mark Mudge, Chair
  • Don Zakett, Phil Dast - Members
  • Tamara McGovern, Treasurer
  • Kayla Stryker, Secretary
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Our plan

recovery phase
2020-2022

A MUST for Public Safety
  • Focus: Dam stabilization, erosion, debris​
  • Cost: $30-$40 million

feasibility study & design phase
​2020-2022

We SHOULD DO This to Back the Lakes
  • Focus: Assessments, PSC survey in January 2021, May 2021 Feasibility Study Report
  • Cost: State and private donations are financing the planning process

restoration phase
​2022-2026

CAN BE DONE to Bring Back the Lakes
  • Focus: Dam-by-dam financing and approval

 

History

September 2018 ~ The formal work of Four Lakes Task Force (FLTF) was set in motion when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) revoked the power generation license from Edenville Dam. This began the process by a group of volunteers from each of the Lake Associations (later to formally become the Four Lakes Task Force, a Michigan non-profit and IRS 501(c)(3) organization) to ensure long-term viability of the four lakes.

May 2019 ~ Following numerous public hearings and completion of a lake level study, Midland Circuit Court Judge Stephan Carras (also sitting on special assignment for the Gladwin Circuit Court), signed the Lake Level Order under Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (MCL 324.30701 et seq) (“Part 307”). This established normal or legal lake levels for Wixom, Sanford, Smallwood and Secord lakes, the Four Lakes Special Assessment District (SAD), and recognized the authority for FLTF, as the County Delegated Authority, to acquire, repair and then operate the four dams on behalf of Midland and Gladwin counties.

Community Partners

We work collaboratively with the following community organizations that support our mission. Look for our logo on FLTF-affiliated websites and social media pages.
Secord Lake Association
Smallwood Lake Association
Wixom Lake Association
Sanford Lake Association
Gladwin County
Midland County

governance

The dams and power generation facilities and operations are governed by the following state and federal regulatory bodies:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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Four Lakes Task Force
  • About
    • Board
    • Get Involved
    • History
    • Meetings
  • Special Assessment District
    • Community Survey
    • Estimated Assessment
    • FAQs
    • Financial Help
    • Parcel Location
  • Erosion Control
    • Appeal NRCS Ineligibility
    • Project Financing/NRCS Program
    • Project Permitting
    • What You Can Do
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    • Four Lakes Legacy Society
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