Cleanup Crew & Environmental Clean Lakes Boat Stickers
When SFLECC was founded in 1994, our mission was to improve the lakes by removing silt and monitoring shore front construction to protect the rights of our licensed homeowners. Eventually, the Cleanup Crew was set up to help remove debris and floating logs in heavily trafficked recreational areas for the safety of lake goers during the busy lake season. The Cleanup Crew season starts around the middle of May and ends near Labor Day.
This Cleanup Crew consists of 2 people who work off of a pontoon boat with a small crane, which limits the size of logs they are able to remove. If larger trees or logs are stuck to the bottom and the crew cannot pull them loose, they will not be removed and may require hiring an outside contractor. Also, we are unable to remove any downed trees that are still attached to the shore front, as they are considered “Fish Habitat” by the Department of Natural Resources.
Each of us has a responsibility to help keep the lakes clean and free of debris. We all must work together to preserve and protect the lakes for the beauty and enjoyment they provide. You may ask, “What can I do to help with the cleanup of our Lakes?”
- Report water hazards by calling us at 574-583-9784.
- Mark hazards with an empty milk jug.
- Pick up some of the smaller floating debris in your license area.
- DO NOT dump leaves, grass clippings, or any hazardous material into lake.
The Cleanup Crew is a service we provide and not something we are required to do; therefore, the Clean Lakes Stickers are separate from the Shore Front License fee. By voluntarily purchasing Clean Lakes Stickers, you are helping to offset some of the Cleanup Crew expenses.
