Harper Lake Association

10/08/2026

🦢 A Beautiful Morning on Harper Lake!

What a wonderful sight this morning—swans visiting Harper Lake! 🤍

These beautiful visitors are a special reminder of why we all love and work to protect our lake. From the wildlife that calls Harper Lake home to the peaceful moments we enjoy as a community, there’s always something special to see.

10/03/2026

Selling our 1993 Monarck 24’ pontoon with a 3 year old 60 Mercury engine. Most seats redone 2 years ago. $10,000

Will get better photos to add but wanted to get it listed. Heather 616-848-6023 if interested.

10/02/2026

Sharing this photo taken at Harper Lake during the days when there was smoke from the Canadian wild fires.

09/16/2026

Did you know that September 14 to 21, 2026 is state SepticSmart Week? Check out this article about making sure your system is working properly and ready for winter.

Photos above: Left - pumping a septic system, part of regular maintenance. Right - a newly installed riser so you can find your tank.

09/08/2026

💜 HARPER LAKE: KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE! 💜

It may look beautiful, but purple loosestrife is an invasive plant that can quickly take over our shorelines and wetlands. Once established, it can be difficult to control.

🌿 WHY SHOULD WE CARE?

🚫 Habitat Takeover — Crowds out native plants and can form dense stands.

🐦 Less Wildlife Habitat — Reduces important food sources, nesting areas and shelter for birds, amphibians and other native wildlife.

💧 Impacts Water Flow — Dense growth can choke shallow waterways, ditches and drains and contribute to localized flooding.

👀 SPOT IT? Look for tall plants with distinctive spikes of bright purple flowers, particularly along wet areas and shorelines.

Our lake is a shared treasure. 🌊 By learning to recognize invasive plants and reporting them when we see them, we can all help protect Harper Lake’s natural beauty and healthy ecosystem. PLM, the company the handles our aquatic w**d control, is also able to treat this highly invasive plant.

💜 See it. Identify it. Report it to a member of the board. Help protect Harper Lake.

09/06/2026

🌊 Harper Lake Association Member Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended the Harper Lake Association Member Meeting this morning! It was a great opportunity to come together, share updates, and look ahead to another year of working together for Harper Lake.

Members heard updates on:

💰 Our association finances
🌿 W**d control
🏡 The SAD
🎉 Harper Lake Days and
🐟 Fish stocking planned for this fall

We’re also excited to welcome three new board members, along with the reelection of current board member Bryan Hauck.
👏 Congratulations to John Voglewede, Tim Hubert, and Phil McCormick on joining the Harper Lake Association Board, and congratulations to Bryan on his reelection! We appreciate your willingness to serve our lake community.

A very special thank you also goes to our outgoing board members for their time, dedication, and service to the Harper Lake Association:

Katie Pendrick – Secretary
Brian Ritsema – President
Joyce McDonald – Director

Your hard work and commitment have made a difference, and we are truly grateful for everything you have done for Harper Lake. 💙
Thank you again to all of our members for your continued support and involvement. We’re looking forward to a great year ahead! 🌊🐟☀️

09/06/2026

Dog found on N. Miller Rd! Please comment if you know who's missing their dog.

08/29/2026

Are you missing a blue swim raft? It escaped and Dan Vella has it tied up to his dock on the public landing side of the lake.

08/26/2026

Be sure to send in your vote for the Harper Lake Association Board candidates by this Friday to ensure your vote is counted!

08/20/2026

LOST DOG!

The Driesenga's Golden Retriever Riley slipped away from their yard at 10159 North Hagen Dr. If anyone sees their dog please contact Dan at (616) 836-5713.

She is wearing a red collar with a name tag and phone number. Her name is Riley.