​Uncontrolled growing vegetation, especially as it relates to invasive species and large mono-species tree growth on the bottomlands is a concern of many lake owners and Four Lakes Task Force. Bottomland vegetation is part of the environmental restoration plan that FLTF is implementing. However, we have determined that it is not feasible to implement a Four Lakes-wide program this year for these reasons:

Several property owners have reached out to FLTF about a solicitation from attorneys that propose to legally challenge the Special Assessment District (SAD) to include other properties downstream. The claim asserts that the Special Assessment District boundaries should be extended to include properties that do not have access to the Four Lakes. In addition, FLTF has also received information that others within the lake level SAD boundaries plan to legally challenge the properties in the Special Assessment District. Property owners have asked our view on this effort. 

A variety of recent correspondence further demonstrates support for FLTF's path forward that was laid out in the Restoration Plan released in May. Check out the links below for more details.
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FLTF Responds to Liesl Clark Correspondence
FERC Surrenders Hydropower License
EGLE Acknowledges County Ownership of Dams
Michigan Delegation Supports FLTF