Shore Thing Event – July 23rd
At this meeting, we will be discussing the Rugg Pond Dam Removal, and welcome Conservation Resource Alliance project manager Tom Vitale as our keynote speaker!
At this meeting, we will be discussing the Rugg Pond Dam Removal, and welcome Conservation Resource Alliance project manager Tom Vitale as our keynote speaker!
Watch international teams compete in one of the most exciting events of the week, where speed, precision, and teamwork determine the champion. Enjoy an afternoon of world-class show jumping at one of Northern Michigan's premier sporting events. Planning to attend the Thursday, July 23 Nations Cup? Stop by the ESLA Outreach Table near the La Marca Box Seating Area to meet board members, connect with fellow members, and learn more about our work protecting the Elk–Skegemog Chain of Lakes. To sit with the ESLA group, please purchase your tickets using the ESLA ticket link below. 🎟️ Purchase ESLA Tickets We'll... Read More »
Join ESLA at the Traverse City Horse Shows for the $62,500 CSIO3 B&D Builders Grand Prix. Watch world-class show jumping and connect with fellow ESLA members at our outreach table. Purchase tickets through the ESLA link to sit with our group.
We are thrilled to invite you back to Elk Rapids' most beloved summer traditions — Evening on River Street! Each week, the downtown River Street area comes alive with vendors, live music, food, activities, and more. This summer, check out the ESLA tent for education about our work and the watershed!
We are thrilled to invite you back to Elk Rapids' most beloved summer traditions — Evening on River Street! Each week, the downtown River Street area comes alive with vendors, live music, food, activities, and more. This summer, check out the ESLA tent for education about our work and the watershed!
Our popular Lake Learning Tours are back this season—and they’re free! You just have to register. Join our lake biologist for a relaxed, on-the-water experience exploring the basics of lake ecology. We’ll cover aquatic plants, shoreline health, invasive species, plankton, loons, water quality and more! You’ll also hear about current and upcoming lake projects and how you can get involved. We depart from the Elk Rapids Marina and travel through the Elk River into Elk Lake aboard a generously donated pontoon boat. Children ages 8 and up are welcome with an accompanying adult.
In this meeting, we will be discussing freshwater mussels. We welcome Joe Rathbun, an aquatic biologist and mussel expert, as our keynote speaker.
In this meeting, we'll be discussing our evolving watershed and welcoming James Dake, the education director at Grass River Natural Area, as our keynote speaker!
News, events and updates from around the lake.
July Contest Winners. Check out photos from this years young anglers
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ESLA Lake Biologist Samantha Ogle and intern Adeline tackled the labor-intensive removal of invasive watermilfoil near Rex Terrace—an effort praised by residents.
See the removal in action →