Paw Paw Lake Foundation

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Paw Paw Lake Foundation The PPLF was established in 1995 with a primary focus to improve the water quality of Paw Paw Lake.

The Paw Paw Lake Foundation is a 501C3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, protection, and improvement of Paw Paw Lake, its ecosystem and watershed. The PPLF is funded 100% by donations and is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. Most of the Board members own property on the lake and have a diverse level of business and lake management experience.

10/20/2026

Footage by Mark Malin .
The blueberry bushes are staying at the Paw Paw Lake Conservancy!

❗ Important Biochar Update ❗As the season comes to a close, it's time to winterize your biochar bags. Per our EGLE permi...
10/15/2026

❗ Important Biochar Update ❗

As the season comes to a close, it's time to winterize your biochar bags. Per our EGLE permit, we must have the Biochar filters removed from the water by October 31st.

These bags can tear if the lake were to freeze over them. Please make sure they are put on flat land where they cannot be pushed back into the water.

Please check out our website to view the full Biochar Update Letter.
www.pawpawlakefoundation.org

10/05/2026

There have been some big changes to our 77-acre conservancy! Thanks to the help from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Trident Dock & Dredge, Inc. , we have begun digging out the new wetlands

Help Us Save Paw Paw Lake!The Paw Paw Lake Foundation has a rare opportunity to purchase a 66-acre farm that will be tra...
08/04/2026

Help Us Save Paw Paw Lake!

The Paw Paw Lake Foundation has a rare opportunity to purchase a 66-acre farm that will be transformed into ponds and wetlands, in partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Ducks Unlimited.

Please consider a generous donation to help make this purchase possible.

Every contribution brings us closer to protecting the lake we all love!

Donate Here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/MF8YFKL9TWYUE

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Save the Lake Fundraiser yesterday!Special thank you to Mike Bond and Jim ...
07/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Save the Lake Fundraiser yesterday!

Special thank you to Mike Bond and Jim Hoadley for their informative presentations, to the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club, and to the entire board for making organizing the event.

If you missed the event, you can still learn all about PPLF’s initiatives and contribute to our valuable causes! Visit our website to learn more and donate at PawPawLakeFoundation.com.

We still have Biochar bags available!If you haven’t already, please help our critical efforts to remove excess phosphoru...
07/02/2026

We still have Biochar bags available!

If you haven’t already, please help our critical efforts to remove excess phosphorus from the lake and support a healthier ecosystem for generations to come.

To make installation simple, we’ve created step-by-step instructional videos showing a variety of easy methods so everyone can find the approach that works best for their setup.

We’re excited to see these projects come to life and continue building a greener, healthier Paw Paw Lake together.

Visit our website to register for yours and learn all about the Biochar Initiative🐟💙

Our Annual Save the Lake Fundraiser is almost here!Join us Sunday, July 19 at 3 PM at the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club for an...
06/24/2026

Our Annual Save the Lake Fundraiser is almost here!

Join us Sunday, July 19 at 3 PM at the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club for an afternoon dedicated to protecting the future of Paw Paw Lake.

Connect with the community, celebrate our progress thus far, and learn about PPLF’s vision for the coming year.

📍 Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club
5097 Shoreview Dr., Coloma
🕒 Sunday, July 19 • 3 PM

Every donation, and show of support helps make a difference in preserving the lake for everyone who enjoys it. We kindly encourage attendees to bring a checkbook in support of the Foundation’s essential clean water efforts.

We can't wait to see you there!

RSVP HERE: https://www.evite.com/event/0254IIAE4SKDAA2TQEPRMQJ4X5YGOY

The Foundation still has Biochar bags available for delivery and installation!By strategically deploying biochar along t...
06/15/2026

The Foundation still has Biochar bags available for delivery and installation!

By strategically deploying biochar along the shoreline, we can help capture excess nutrients (such as phosphorus and nitrogen) that fuel algae growth and degrade Paw Paw Lake’s water quality.

This will improve water quality across Paw Paw Lake and have a significant, lasting impact within just a few short years.​
The more participation we have, the greater the collective impact!

To request bags or schedule installation, please contact Jim Hoadley at [email protected].

For more information, visit www.pawpawlakefoundation.org

The Foundation still has Biochar bags available for delivery and installation!By strategically deploying biochar along t...
06/15/2026

The Foundation still has Biochar bags available for delivery and installation!

By strategically deploying biochar along the shoreline, we can help capture excess nutrients (such as phosphorus and nitrogen) that fuel algae growth and degrade Paw Paw Lake’s water quality.

This will improve water quality across Paw Paw Lake and have a significant, lasting impact within just a few short years.​

The more participation we have, the greater the collective impact!

To request bags or schedule installation, please contact Jim Hoadley at [email protected].

For more information, visit https://www.pawpawlakefoundation.org/

The Biochar bags are in!These simple but effective bags help support a healthier lake by absorbing excess phosphorus and...
06/01/2026

The Biochar bags are in!

These simple but effective bags help support a healthier lake by absorbing excess phosphorus and other nutrients that can fuel unwanted algae growth.

If you didn’t register for your own biochar bags this year, there’s still time!

Visit our website PawPawLakeFoundation.org and enroll to get your own for this year or next year.

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P. O. Box 341
Watervliet, MI
49098

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