The Lake Improvement Association recently donated $500 to sponsor this year’s Grand Lake Crappie series. We support events like this that bring people into our community, showcase our lake, and help boost our local economy.
The Governor’s Cup Regatta will be back on Grand Lake this June 21 and 22! The Lake Improvement Association recently donated $5,000 to sponsor the event, which will bring people into our community, showcase the lake, and help boost our local economy. Learn more about the Governor’s Cup Regatta here:
Celina Lions Club recently donated $5,000 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 effort between the Lake Improvement Association and the Grand Lake Recreation Club
The Lake Improvement Association recently donated $4,000 to sponsor fireworks at the Celina Lake Festival. The LIA sponsors local events that bring people into our community, showcase the lake, and boost our local economy. Learn more about Lakefest here: https://celinalakefest.com/
A few months ago, we reported that the state allocated $2.6 million to repair the berm at Prairie Creek. That figure has been elevated to $5.3 million, which will leave funds for work that’s needed for Coldwater Creek. The state is currently working with a firm on preliminary engineering. We will po
On March 5, 2025, Board Member Michael Emans was in Columbus at the Ohio Statehouse to give testimony in front of the House Budget Committee for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. His testimony was to advocate for increased funding for the Division of Parks and Watercraft, specifically, our S
The Lake Improvement Association recently donated $1,824 to the state park to rebuild shelter house picnic tables. The park used the funds to build enough 12-foot picnic tables to outfit all 7 shelter houses around Grand Lake.
ODNR Division of Wildlife recently honored Mercer County Ag and Natural Resources Director Theresa Dirksen with the Wildlife Award for her efforts in wetland projects around Grand Lake.Division of Wildlife Wetlands Habitat Coordinator Dave Sherman presented Theresa with the award at the March 2025 L
Wright State University-Lake Campus Professor of Geology and Paleobiology Dr. Chuck Ciampaglio gave a presentation about Grand Lake’s prehistory at the March 2025 Lake Improvement Association member meeting.
Mercer County Agriculture & Natural Resources Director Theresa Dirksen offers an update at the March 2025 Lake Improvement Association meeting. View the video and PowerPoint below.
We want to say “thank you” to everyone who attended Winter Icebreaker 2025! We hope everyone had a great time! Also, a huge “thank you” to our silent auction donors, band sponsors, and volunteers – you helped make this one of our most successful dances ever! Check out these pics from the dance, cour
Video, PowerPoint presentation, creek flow data, and wetland PDF.Wright State University-Lake Campus Biology Professor Dr. Stephen Jacquemin provided an update of Grand Lake wetlands performace at the February 2025 Lake Improvement Association member meeting. Below are the video, PowerPoint presenta
Video from the February 2025 Lake Improvement Association member meeting.
View the updates and rendering for the inclusive playground coming to the East Bank.A HUGE THANK YOU to the Auglaize County Board of Developmental Disabilities!We are excited to share an update about the All Abilities Playground coming to the East Bank.As you may know, the Auglaize County Board of D
Video from the December 2024 LIA meeting. Watch Dr. Jacquemin’s water quality update and view his PowerPoint here.
Dr. Stephen Jacquemin offers an update on Grand Lake water quality. View video & PowerPoint.Wright State University-Lake Campus Professor Dr. Stephen Jacquemin offered a water quality update at the December 2024 LIA meeting. Watch the video and view the PowerPoint below. Watch the full meeting video
The Mercer SWCD has announced its annual tree seedling sale. Anyone may order these 1 to 3-year-old bare root seedlings, which will be approximately 6 to 18 inches in height (with the exception of apple whips, which are will be approximately 3 to 4 feet in height).Submit your order by the March 9, 2
Get your ticket for a chance to win a 2025 Viaggio X20CX Model 20C - valued at $57,812!The Boathouse at Grand Lake is giving away a 2025 Viaggio X20CX Model 20C pontoon to benefit the Lake Improvement Association. This beautiful boat retails for $57,812. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at the
Professional fisherman Matt Tuttle discussed his experience fishing on Grand Lake at the November 2024 Lake Improvement Association member meeting.
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
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 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
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
