VIDEO: Pro Fisherman Matt Tuttle Presents at Nov. 2024 LIA Meeting
Professional fisherman Matt Tuttle discussed his experience fishing on Grand Lake at the November 2024 Lake Improvement Association member meeting.
VIDEO: Ag & Natural Resources Update Nov. 2024
View video and slides from Mercer County Agriculture & Natural Resources Director Theresa Dirksen's presentation.Mercer County Agriculture & Natural Resources Director Theresa Dirksen offered an update on water quality projects at the November 2024 LIA member meeting. Video and PowerPoint slides bel
LIA Election Announcement
The Lake Improvement Association will hold its annual elections on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the December member meeting to be held at 10 a.m. at the Celina Moose.Nominations will be accepted until the close of the Saturday, Nov. 2 member meeting to be held at 10 a.m. at the Celina Moose. As requir
Water Quality Updates Oct. 2024 (Video & PPT)
Water quality updates from the October 2024 LIA meeting.Wright State University-Lake Campus Biology Professor Dr. Stephen Jacquemin offered an update on Grand Lake St. Marys water quality at the October 2024 Lake Improvement Association member meeting. Here’s a video excerpt and PowerPoint presentat
Kids Fishing Derby 2024 Recap
Thank you to all the amazing volunteers! The Lake Improvement Association is thrilled with yesterday’s turnout for our annual Kids Fishing Derby! Between students, teachers, parents, and volunteers, around 450 people enjoyed a day of fishing and treats at the fishing pond on the East Bank. We couldn
VIDEO: Grand Lake Economic & Tourism Impact
SEe how improving water quality in Grand Lake impacts the region's economy and tourism.Mercer County Economic Director Jared Ebbing and Grand Lake Region Visitors Center Director Matt Staugler discussed how improving water quality in Grand Lake impacts the region’s economy and tourism at the Septemb
Bar Stool Open 2024 Winners & Photos
View winners and photos from the 2024 Bar Stool Open.Thank you to everyone who played, volunteered, sponsored, worked, or otherwise participated in or supported the 2024 Bar Stool Open. It’s the Lake Improvement Association’s biggest annual fundraiser, and all proceeds go toward the improvement of G
VIDEO: Water Quality Updates August 2024
Wright State University-Lake Campus Professor of Biology Dr. Stephen Jacquemin offers an update on Grand Lake St. Marys water quality at the August 2024 Lake Improvement Association meeting. Watch the video and view the PowerPoint below. You can also see the latest microsystin data here.
VIDEO: Gordon State Park History with Denny Long
Watch Denny Long’s presentation on the history of Gordon State Park from the August 2024 LIA meeting.
Ohio Allocates $2.6M for Prairie Creek Berm Restoration
The LIA and other local organizations successfully lobbied the Ohio legislature to allocate funds to restore the Prairie Creek Treatment Train rock wall barrier, which has been deteriorating.Senate President Matt Huffman’s office recently sent confirmation that House Bill 2 – a capital budget bill s
LIA to Help Replant Trees Lost in Indian Lake Tornado
The Indian Lake region suffered significant tornado damage this spring. As a gesture of goodwill to our lake neighbors, our past president Keith Westrick reached out to see if there was anything we could do to help, and they indicated they needed help replacing trees that were destroyed at Moundwood
Ohio Farm Bureau Releases 2024 Water Quality Status Report
The Ohio Farm Bureau recently released its 2024 Water Quality Status Report. The report highlights progress being made in the watersheds of Grand Lake St. Marys and features insights from Wright State University Lake Campus Biology Professor Dr. Stephen Jacquemin.From the report: “In addition to mon
LFA Group Works to Improve Water Quality
The Celina Daily Standard published an article on June 8, 2024, that offers a nice overview of the role the Lake Facilities Authority plays in improving Grand Lake’s water quality.READ THE ARTICLE
VIDEO: Grand Lake Eagles & Osprey with OSU’s Marne Titchenell
Presentation by OSU Wildlife Program Director Marne Titchenell.Ohio State University Wildlife Program Director Marne Titchenell presented about Grand Lake’s eagles and osprey, plus other Ohio raptors, at the June 2024 LIA member meeting.
Dredge Program Updates – May 2024
Dredging program director Tom Grabow offered dredge program updates at the May 2024 LIA meeting.
Donna Grube Named Guardian of the Lake
2024 Guardian of the Lake Donna Grube & LIA President Brian MorrisDonna Grube has been named the 2024 Guardian of the Lake by the Lake Improvement Association. The Guardian of the Lake Award is presented to an individual who has taken extraordinary action to improve Grand Lake St. Marys.For more tha
Water Quality Update May 2024
PowerPoint and audio from Dr. Stephen Jacquemin’s Grand Lake St. Marys water quality update at the May 2024 LIA meeting. Audio courtesy WCSM Radio.Audiohttps://lakeimprovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/water-quality-update-may-2024.mp3PowerPoint
Cargill Donates $6,640 for West Bank Shelter House
Thank you to Cargill for donating toward the new West Bank shelter house!Cargill, Incorporated recently donated $6,641.40 to be used for the construction of a new shelter house adjacent to the ADA fishing dock on the west bank of Grand Lake St. Marys.The West Bank Shelter House project is a joint ef
LRC Releases 2023 Wetlands Monitoring Summary
View the 2023 “Restored Wetlands in Grand Lake St. Marys Watershed” summary by the Grand Lake St. Marys Restoration Commission.DOWNLOAD SUMMARY
New Wetlands Project Map
View and download the latest Grand Lake wetlands project map, updated in April 2024. Courtesy Mercer County Agricultural & Natural Resources Director Theresa Dirksen.DOWNLOAD HERE
Drive It Yourself Tour to be Held May 4
The Agriculture Education Series Committee is hosting a drive-it-yourself tour on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9 am until 1 pm. This event can be enjoyed by anyone and at their own pace. Make just one stop or visit all six stops included in the tour. The stops include: The Celina Farmers Market at
VIDEO: April 2024 LIA Member Meeting
Video from the April 2024 LIA member meeting.Full video of the April 2024 LIA Member Meeting below. Click the links for individual clips.Grand Lake Pelicans (Troy Shively)Water Quality Update and PowerPoint (Dr. Stephen Jacquemin)State Park Update (David Faler)Full VideoWater Quality Update PowerPoi
VIDEO & PowerPoint: Water Quality Update April 2024
Dr. Jacquemin offers a water quality update.Wright State University Lake Campus Biologist Dr. Stephen Jacquemin offers a Grand Lake St. Marys water quality update at the April 2024 Lake Improvement Association member meeting.PowerPoint
VIDEO: State Park Update April 2024
State park update at the April 2024 LIA member meeting.Grand Lake State Park Manager David Faler offers a state park update at the April 2024 LIA member meeting.