Paw Paw Lake Foundation

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to the whole Paw Paw Lake community!!!!!

So grateful for all the love, laughter, and joy our lake has brought all of us for so many generations!! 🦃🎉💙✨

11/07/2025

🌿 Good news, Paw Paw Lake! 🌿

While the initial deadline for the PPLF Biochar Initiative has passed, it’s not too late to be part of this exciting lake-improvement project!

We’re still encouraging all Paw Paw Lake riparians to register and join the effort to make a lasting, positive impact on water quality and shoreline health.

✨ If you’ve already signed up — thank you! ✨

And if you haven’t yet, there’s still time to get involved — and to spread the word!

Please share this post with your neighbors, friends, and anyone around the lake who might not see our updates online.

Together, we can make Paw Paw Lake cleaner, clearer, and healthier for generations to come. 💙

👉 Learn more and register at our website: PawPawLakeFoundation.com

Link in the bio and in our Biochar highlights!

10/13/2025

Look how easy it is to install!

For the Biochar Initiative, PPLF has chosen to use the brand Timberchar.

It’s free for everyone, and if you need help installing, PPLF will assist you!


For 100% success rate, we need 100% participation.

If you haven’t already, visit our website to learn more and register!

Link in the bio ✨

09/21/2025

Noticed a whole lot more algae in the lake this year?

Us too!
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The Biochar Initiative is PPLF’s latest project, utilizing Biochar, a chemical-free carbon material to remove unwanted, harmful pollutants from the lake.

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As this Biochar product must be deployed through the entire shoreline, it is imperative the entire lake community take part in
making this initiative successful.  

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We need all the participation we can get!

With your help, we can start the journey to healthier, cleaner, and clearer lake by next summer ☀️🌞🐟

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Please take the time to visit our website where you can learn more and sign up to participate in this Biochar project!

Link in our bio, or visit PawPawLakeFoundation.org

09/21/2025

08/02/2025

💧 Cleaner Water for Paw Paw Lake! 💧

On July 15, 2025, Watervliet Township approved funding to reduce runoff near the Orchard Hill Landfill, protecting Paw Paw Lake from pollution. 🚧

New roadwork and signs will also support Michigan’s clean boating laws to stop invasive species before they reach the water.

👏 Big thanks to township leaders, MDOT, and local partners for initiating this important measure.

Together, we can all preserve and protect Paw Paw Lake through science, education, and action!

Source: Tri-City Record | Link in the bio to learn more!

07/26/2025

Happy Saturday everyone!

Thanks to Adam Crouch + Triple C Trailers for a successul mow day at the Conservancy this week.

The trails and firebreaks are now trimmed, tidy, and thriving. 🌿

Swing by the east side of N. Watervliet Rd just north of Hagar Shore to spot birds, butterflies, bees, and blooms galore. 🐝🦋

07/22/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Annual Paw Paw Lake Foundation Fundraiser! It was a beautiful afternoon filled with insightful presentations and a lot of love for our beloved lake.

Swipe through to see some snapshots from the day!

If you weren’t able to join us, you can still support the cause. Donations can be sent via Zelle at: pplfinc25

Every contribution helps keep our lake clean and thriving for generations to come

Learn more about the Foundation and Save the Lake cause at https://www.pawpawlakefoundation.org/

03/04/2025

We’re excited to share an update on the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve our beautiful Paw Paw Lake!

The Paw Paw Lake Foundation recently completed important maintenance on the Settling Pond located at the northeast corner of M-140 and Hagar Shore Road.

This project facilitated the removal of a significant amount of detritus material. It also will reduce the water flow speed and give sediment from the Branch and Derby Drain a place to settle in the future.

Why it matters: The Settling Pond is crucial in keeping Paw Paw Lake clean by capturing sediment, harmful nutrients, and agricultural runoff, and effectively stopping them from entering the lake.

Thank you to the SAD who contributed 50% of the cost, Trident for carrying out this project, and to all of our donors, supporters, and fellow lake lovers for your ongoing support!

02/08/2025

A Big Win for Paw Paw Lake!

The Paw Paw Lake Foundation is excited to share an update on Paw Paw Lake Conservancy / 77 Acre Farm.

In the video below, you can see a remarkable quality of the water after 1.9 inches of rain over 30 hours. What would have previously been muddy, discolored runoff is now clear, thanks to the installation the PPLF Conservancy plantings completed this past fall.

None of this progress would be possible without the support of our incredible donors and community.

Thank you for helping us protect and preserve the beauty of Paw Paw Lake!

10/18/2024

77-Acre Farm Update

More exciting news from the Paw Paw Lake Foundation!

The 77-Acre Farm has been planted with oats and radishes as a cover crop this fall.

In late winter, PPLF & US Fish and Wildlife Service will also scatter seed with a wildflower mix.

These cover crops and wildflowers will enhance soil health, prevent erosion, improve water quality, and capture carbon.


Learn more at: https://www.pawpawlakefoundation.org

10/15/2024

Big News!

The two-level drain at the Branch and Derby Intercountry Drain has been completed!

A special thanks to our donors for their generous contributions, the Paw Paw Lake Association for their financial support, the Coloma & Watervliet SAD, and the Drain Commission.

Learn more: https://www.pawpawlakefoundation.org/projects