Governor Announced Support for Bill News Flash from the Four Lake Task Force Today, the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives passed an appropriation that included $200 million to support the rebuilding of the Four Lakes dams which will restore our community’s future. We expect the measure to be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who …

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Next Tuesday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m., there will be a meeting of the Midland County Board of Commissioners. At that meeting, the Four Lakes Task Force plans to propose a resolution to the Board dealing with $10 million in bridge financing in anticipation of the long term funding currently working its way through the …

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The SLA board of directors voted to donated $10,000 to the FLTF for vegetation control on Sanford Lake. We believe this will help in the efforts to control the tree growth problem prevalent on the lake bottoms.

From the FLTF: On January 20, the Midland Daily News (MDN) had a front-page article about increasing sightings of coyotes in and around Sanford Lake. A local resident also advised FLTF of abundant coyotes hunting and living among the recently sprouted trees on the Wixom Lake bottomland. The MDN article included comments from individuals proposing hunting …

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The Restore the Lakes team has prepared a FAQ for those interested in hearing about the latest developments.

Attention Sanford Lake Association members! As many of you know, our annual membership meeting in Aug. was rained out just as we started. We have now rescheduled the event for Oct. 19th. Representatives Annette Glenn and Roger Hauck will be speaking about dam safety and dam funding on October 19, 6:30 p.m., at Meridian High …

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

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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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.

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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