Resources

BOATING SAFETY:

The Handbook of Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities

https://www.boat-ed.com/michigan/handbook/book

For more information, contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources online at www.michigan.gov/dnr

Michigan Lakes and Streams – MI Boating Laws

https://mymlsa.org/government-and-legal-issues/michigan-marine-law-boater-safety/

https://mymlsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MI-Boating-Law-Brochure-2020.pdf

Michigan Boat Operator – Age Restrictions

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/boating/rules-and-regs/age-restrictions

A Beginners Guide to Safer Paddling

http://www.canoekayak.com/skills/paddling-safely

Discover Boating – Boat Ownership Basics

https://www.discoverboating.com/ownership

US Coast Guard – Life Jacket Information

https://www.uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/life-jacket-wear-wearing-your-life-jacket.php

SHORELINE MANAGEMENT:

Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership

https://www.shorelinepartnership.org/

Michigan’s Shoreland Stewards program covers all aspects of living near a lake:

https://www.mishorelandstewards.org/

PLANT IDENTIFICATION:

Texas A & M Aquatic Plant Identification

https://aquaplant.tamu.edu/plant-identification/

University of Florida - Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants

https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/

Sewer Pumping Stations:

There are two Sewer Pumping stations on the lake.  If a station warning light is on or a spill occurs, please contact the appropriate department.

Park Beach     810-629-1537   Mon-Fri, 8 am – 5 pm

                       810-767-2040   After hours, weekends & holidays

Byram Lake Dr   810-397-8006