Lake Macatawa to Get Increased Environmental Monitoring in 2020
The monitoring will cover the entire Macatawa Watershed which includes approximately 110,000 acres in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
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Invasive Crayfish Found Near Lake Macatawa
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently found several red swamp crayfish near a popular fishing area at Lake Macatawa in Ottawa County.
Red swamp crayfish are native to the southeastern United States and are considered an invasive species in Michigan. It is illegal to possess them alive in Michigan.
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan DNR Rescue Boy Who Fell Through Lake Macatawa Ice
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan Department of Natural Resources rescued a 13-year-old boy who fell through the ice on Lake Macatawa while chasing his dog.
Prescribed Burn at Lake Macatawa near Holland
A prescribed burn was held in Holland near Windmill Island on Lake Macatawa last week to control an invasive species.
No Body Contact Advisory Issued For Dunton Park Beach On Lake Macatawa
As summer arrives and the days get hotter, the beach becomes a popular place to spend a sunny afternoon. Unfortunately, we currently have one less beach to visit in West Michigan. On Monday, the Ottawa County Health Department issued a No Body Contact Advisory for Dunton Park Beach on Lake Macatawa.