BURT LAKE STATUS REPORT

We surveyed every foot of Burt Lake’s shoreline
and the results are in. Some of the evidence shows improved “Lake friendly” conditions. But other measurements show there are still plenty of opportunities for property owners to improve
their stewardship of this valuable resource.

The shoreline survey summary and full report is available below.


Find your property in the Burt Lake Shoreline Survey Property Descriptions.

Click here to download.

Use your the special property ID number from your letter to find your property's condition. Or call Kevin Cronk, Research and Monitoring Coordinator, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 231-347-1181 ext. 109

Maintaining your Septic System


Burt Lake Watershed
Permit Guide

SWIMMERS ITCH

•What is swimmer's itch?
•Why do children often develope the most severe cases?
•Why may swimmer's itch be a problem one year and not the next?
•What is the life cycle of the swimmer's itch causing parasite?
• What is the relationship of snails and swimmer's itch?
•What is the roll of birds and mammals in the life cycle of the parasite?
•What can be done to prevent swimmer's itch?
•What kinds of controls are used to combat swimmer's itch?

The answers to these questions and several more can be found at www.swimmersitch.org

 

    If you have plans to build, drill or fill there
    are some things you  should know before you     begin. Many home improvement  activities are     regulated by local, state or federal agencies.
    As a result, a review process and permits are     often required  before work begins

 For comments and suggestions concerning this site please contact Linda Roberts