Gull Lake Quality Organization

05/22/2026

Keep an eye out for these two Invasive Species on our local lakes...

Water hyacinth and water lettuce are currently Michigan Watch List species, but their regulatory status is changing this summer.

Effective June 19, 2026, both aquatic plants will be added to Michigan’s prohibited species list. After that date, it will be unlawful to introduce, import, sell, possess with intent to distribute, or intentionally propagate these species in Michigan.

Some CLMP volunteers may have handled and identified these plants during aquatic plant training at the MLSA conference earlier this month. Both are floating aquatic plants that can form dense mats and impact native plants, habitat, recreation, and water movement.

If you see water hyacinth or water lettuce outside of cultivation, report it to the EGLE Aquatic Invasive Species Program or through MISIN. https://www.michigan.gov/invasives

Learn more:
https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/id-report/plants/aquatic/water-hyacinth
https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/id-report/plants/aquatic/water-lettuce

05/18/2026

A reminder that the GLQO Annual meeting is coming up on Tuesday, June 9, in the Terrace Room at the KBS Academic Building. We'll have refreshments at 6:30PM, with the meeting to start at 7:00PM. Bring a neighbor or friend!

Open to GLQO members and the general public.

More info and RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gull-lake-quality-organization-annual-meeting-tickets-1988515697982

This is our yearly get-together for GLQO Members and other interested parties. Learn about the GLQO and listen to a local environmental expert.
· Get an update on GLQO activities and how you can get involved
· Special Guest Speaker: Melissa DiSimone, Executive Director Michigan Lakes and Streams Association

Melissa will be touching on hot topics for inland lake residents.

Zoom meeting for those wishing to attend virtually:
Meeting ID: 613 743 1603
Password: 616365

Our yearly get-together for GLQO Members and other interested parties. Learn about the GLQO and listen to a local environmental expert.

05/14/2026

Upcoming two-day course June 17-18 @ KBS.

Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station.

04/27/2026

Some timely reading for residents and those who enjoy Gull Lake so much.

As we start to see more and more boats on the water and in the slips for the 2026 Gull Lake Season, let’s keep a few things in mind.

The no wake buoys are in place. Everything south of these buoys is no wake. Doesn’t matter who you are, what your last name is or who you work for on or off the lake! Be respectful.

Gull Lake has amazingly clear water, nothing ruins it like a beer can or trash in the lake. If you see trash floating grab it. Please don’t sink trash, cans or bottles.

The sand bar has and will always be a great place to have fun and relax. Read the room! If you bring glass bottles please transfer them into a plastic cup. Many people are barefoot and have stepped on glass over the years.

Music. Again, read the room. No one really has issues with respectable music at a respectable volume. Lyrics with kids and families around just be considerate.

The police and DNR enforcement will be present. They are there to help, as much as some disagree, they often would rather diffuse a situation peacefully then elevate it.

There are no new ordinances or no wake zones for this 2026 season that I am aware of.

The channel, please if you’re transiting down the channel, as many do, just be respectful and courteous. Act like you live here!

We are all here to have fun and relax. New people are always checking out the lake. They may not understand or know these things.

Lead by example!

Let’s have a great year, see everyone on the sandbar soon!

04/13/2026

We've received updated Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program results for 2025, and you can see the latest summaries for both Gull and Little Long Lake in this PDF file you can view by clicking on the link below.

[UPDATE] The GLQO also has the full reports, and can provide them, if interested.

03/20/2026

To celebrate the first day of Spring, here's the Spring 2026 GLQO Newsletter! Enjoy!

03/14/2026

Board Member Kathy Gallagher calls this one "Ice out monitoring begins" on Gull Lake...

Do you have a stunning photo of our local lakes that you'd like to share with everyone? Email it to [email protected], and include your name for proper attribution.

03/11/2026

Summer jobs available at the GLQO Boat Wash!

GLQO is again looking for part-time employees to staff the Boat Wash at the Prairieville Township Park on Gull Lake. Hours are primarily on weekends and holidays from mid-May through early September. Attendants are responsible for helping people wash their boats before and after being on the lake and provide owners with information about the importance of controlling aquatic invasive species. The Coordinator position requires more supervisory experience and can be designed to be an internship for college students interested in environmental issues.

Job descriptions and employment application can be found on our website at https://glqo.net/2026/03/summer-jobs-available-at-the-glqo-boat-wash/

If you have questions, feel free to contact us via email at [email protected].

Summer jobs available at the GLQO Boat Wash! Posted on March 11, 2026 /Under Uncategorized GLQO is again looking for part-time employees to staff the Boat Wash at the Prairieville Township Park on Gull Lake. Hours are primarily on weekends and holidays from mid-May through early September. Attendant...

03/04/2026

Our thanks to Kathleen Widner for this shot of a hot air balloon over Little Long Lake!

If you have a photo of Gull or other water bodies in our watershed, let the GLQO know here on Facebook, or send them to [email protected]. We'll share them here and in our website's Photo Gallery page!