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Sep 14

Independent Forensic Team Releases Interim Report

The intern report has been released by the forensic investigation team. Read Report here

Sep 04

Sanford Lake Association Letter Writing

Since the rain disrupted our letter writing event at the Aug. 24th, 2021 SLA annual meeting/picnic we have scheduled a make up session. Event is at the Jerome Township hall on Sept. 14th, 2021 5-7 for those who didn’t get to sign letters at the picnic, including ones that were printed but didn’t get signed, …

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Aug 28

Founder’s Day – Sept. 11 & 12

The Sanford Historical Society will have the Founder’s Day celebration this year. The dates are Sept. 11 & 12, 2021. Highlights include the Downtown Sanford parade (noon Saturday, Sept. 11), Craft Show, Classic Car show and many things for kids. Admission is free.

Aug 03

SLA Annual Meeting/Picnic

It’s time again to renew friendships and meet some of our new back lot and lakefront owners. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 24, 2021 when the SLA will host its annual Potluck Picnic. We will meet at the pavilion in the Midland County Sanford Lake Park. Be sure to have your dish in the lineup by 6 …

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Aug 02

Sanford Lake Association Now a Partner in Restore the Lakes

The Sanford Lake Association, along with, Wixon, Secord and Smallwood Lake Associations have partnered together to focus on restoring the the four lakes. To learn more please see our Restore The Lakes page here.

Jun 14

MDN: Sanford to bring back Fourth of July celebration

The Midland Daily News published an article about the upcoming Fireworks sponsored by the Sanford Lake Association. After a year on hiatus due to the pandemic and devastating dam failures last year, the annual Sanford Fourth of July celebration will return. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at its new location …

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Apr 15

Boyce Hydro Fined

FERC has fined Boyce Hydro fined $15 million for dam safety violations that led to failures, floods. Read the article here. Link

Apr 09

FLTF Upcoming Webinars

All informational sessions begin at 5 p.m. and will be held virtually. A recording and the presentation slides will be posted on the FLTF website after. Register at the links below Tuesday, April 13 – Rain and Flood Studies — Join us for a taped webinar and live roundtable discussion about the impact of changing weather patterns on precipitation in the area, …

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Mar 18

WNEW TV5 – M-30 Temporary Bridge

WNEW news did an TV article on the reopening of the M-30 Bridge.

Mar 02

Four Lakes Task Force Update on Sanford Dam

If you did not attend Feb. 25th, 2021 FLTF meeting concerning Sanford Dam you can view the webinar and download the presentation following the link below. Link to FLTF website