A Sustainable Future for the Four Lakes
We believe the four lake communities can work together to bring our beloved lakes back and create an affordable and safe future for those that live on and downstream of Secord, Smallwood, Wixom and Sanford Lakes.
To my Four Lakes neighbors –
I know many of you were devastated by the dam failures and resulting floods that took place on May 19th. Many of us lost our homes or we have to rebuild, and all of us lost an important part of our lives. Our businesses and livelihoods were threatened, and now what once were beautiful lakes are barren fields and a winding river. While the flood may have washed away so much from our lives, what was not lost in its waters was our hope and our resiliency.
Smallwood, Secord, Wixom, and Sanford Lakes have been environmental and recreational gems for the region for nearly a century. More than 6,000 homeowners own property on the lakes. These lakes were once great recreational and fishery sources in our state.
We must recover and bring the lakes back. It will take a lot of work, by a lot of people working “shoulder to shoulder,” and there are hurdles we have to overcome, but this is our goal. The Four Lakes Task Force is here to help the community make sure this happens.
I know many of you were devastated by the dam failures and resulting floods that took place on May 19th. Many of us lost our homes or we have to rebuild, and all of us lost an important part of our lives. Our businesses and livelihoods were threatened, and now what once were beautiful lakes are barren fields and a winding river. While the flood may have washed away so much from our lives, what was not lost in its waters was our hope and our resiliency.
Smallwood, Secord, Wixom, and Sanford Lakes have been environmental and recreational gems for the region for nearly a century. More than 6,000 homeowners own property on the lakes. These lakes were once great recreational and fishery sources in our state.
We must recover and bring the lakes back. It will take a lot of work, by a lot of people working “shoulder to shoulder,” and there are hurdles we have to overcome, but this is our goal. The Four Lakes Task Force is here to help the community make sure this happens.
