The Lake Improvement Association recently donated concrete cornhole boards for Sunset Beach on the northeast side of Grand Lake St. Marys. The cornhole boards make it easy for anyone to enjoy a game of cornhole without needing to lug heavy boards to and from the beach – players just need to bring th
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Manager David Faler gave an update about the park at the May 2025 Lake Improvement Association member meeting.
Mercer County Agriculture & Natural Resources Director Theresa Dircksen offered an update at the May 2025 Lake Improvement Association member meeting.
The fish hatchery’s Jessica Break offered a presentation about the fish hatchery at the May 2025 Lake Improvement Association member meeting.
Mercer County Historical Society Director Cait Clark gave a presentation on Grand Lake’s oil history at the April 2025 Lake Improvement Association meeting.
Wright State University Lake-Campus Biology Professor Dr. Stephen Jacquemin provided a water quality update at the April 2025 Lake Improvement Association member meeting. Video, PowerPoint, and a link to the referenced study are below.STUDY LINKPowerPoint
A recent study published in the Wetlands science journal examined the long-term impact of the Coldwater Creek Restored Wetland on water quality within the Grand Lake St. Marys watershed. Here are highlights from the study, which was conducted by Wright State University-Lake Campus Biology Professor
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.
