PRESERVE, PROTECT & ENHANCE

The purpose of the Association is to preserve and protect Van Vliet Lake and its surroundings, and to enhance the water quality, fishery, boating safety, and aesthetic values of Van Vliet Lake as a public recreational facility for today and for future generations.

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Saturday September 30th Fall Colors Nature Hike

Posted on: August 11, 2023

A Discovery Center Naturalist will lead and explore the trails at the beautiful Van Vliet Hemlock SNA.  This should be a perfect time to enjoy the beautiful peak colors this wonderful forest has to offer.  This hike will be approximately 2 miles in length and is considered moderately strenuous due to the hilly terrain. 

Please see details and register with the North Lakeland Discovery Center at;

Discovery Center

 

 

Wake Boats

Posted on: July 16, 2023

The Van Vliet Lake Association takes a firm stance against the use of Wake Boats on Van Vliet Lake.  The attached link is a presentation on the harm done by wake boats by Jeff Meessmann, a member of The Last Wilderness Alliance.

:  https://youtu.be/vdFy6UcxKSM

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Aquatic Plant Management

The Presque Isle Town Lakes Committee (PITLC) has worked with the WDNR to set up programs to combat the invasion of aquatic invasive species. learn more >

Lake Management Plan

The focus of the lake association has always been to maintain or improve the quality of the lake.  A lake management plan was completed in 2005. learn more >

Clean Boats Clean Water

Clean Boats, Clean Waters is an inspection program intended to educate boaters on aquatic invasive species and how to prevent their spread between lakes. learn more >

Van Vliet Hemlocks

Protecting, preserving, improving public access and increasing educational opportunities of this unique ecology known as the "Van Vliet Hemlocks". learn more >