This is a place to ask questions and share with your Duck Lake neighbors. Please keep the discussion cordial.
Duck Lake
Property Owners Association | Highland, MI
This is a place to ask questions and share with your Duck Lake neighbors. Please keep the discussion cordial.
May 29, 2026 at 3:44 pm
Will there be a weed treatment soon? We usually get it in May before the weeds get big so there is less dead debris from it. they are approaching the top in spots in little Duck
May 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The normal pre-Memorial Day survey didn’t uncover much. No doubt due to the colder early May temps. They did treat some areas last week, specifically west and north of Chevron, the zoo canals, and the north side of big Duck. They will be back in early June to take another survey.
Remember, we are not killing every weed in the lake. It’s not healthy for the lake or our budget. However, if there are large patches where people swim or ski, etc. or near shore, they will be addressed.
April 19, 2026 at 10:17 pm
will the lake be drained soon? The water level is so high it’s practically at the top of my seawall? Have never seen it this high.
April 20, 2026 at 10:43 am
The lake drain at the south end is running at capacity. Only a matter of time.
December 2, 2025 at 7:04 pm
Do you know if the proposed new developments by the golf course and by spring mills school are part of our special assessment district and will they have lake access
December 2, 2025 at 8:43 pm
The Highland Hills Golf Course is currently one parcel (11-11-227-001) and is paying the frontage rate (the golf course property runs to the canal along Clubview Dr.).
The property by Spring Mills (11-14-100-054) is not part of our SAD.
October 6, 2025 at 9:51 am
When will the drain commission start the draw down of the water in the lake?
October 6, 2025 at 9:47 am
Why Isn’t this working?
September 17, 2025 at 2:04 pm
September 17, 2025 at 4:43 pm
I would like to propose that we add a new item to the September agenda on concerns about wake boats and their impact on aquatic life, property erosion and boater/swimmer safety. This is becoming a very hot topic in lake communities across lake communities. A study done by the University of MN has heightened the interest and the Michigan DNR has issues guideline in hopes that lake communities will consider adopting.
I am not advocating anything at this point, only that we begin our research and open a dialogue. Its is our responsibility to protect of lake for future generations, protect our community and protect our properties.
Attached are several articles and a video to begin the discussion.
https://watershedfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TWF-2025-Wake-surfing-Legislation.pdfhttps://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/wake-surfing-controversy-second-study/https://mymlsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Fisheries-Report-37-Wake-Boat-Study-Official-Version-Released-on-7.28.2023.pdfhttps://greatlakesecho.org/2025/07/19/wake-boats-make-big-waves-bigger-clashes-on-michigan-lakes-time-for-limits/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp6gHrqJwo0
September 17, 2025 at 5:13 pm
When posted the links to the 4 articles ran together and the links worthless. I will try again with just 2.
https://watershedfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TWF-2025-Wake-surfing-Legislation.pdf
https://mymlsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Fisheries-Report-37-Wake-Boat-Study-Official-Version-Released-on-7.28.2023.pdf
September 17, 2025 at 8:11 am
Just testing the posting of a link.
https://mgoblue.com/sports/football
September 10, 2025 at 12:46 pm
I am wondering if there will we any additional weed treatments this year as the weed situation is very bad since August. They are terrible in front of Castle Ct. on the west side of the lake in the straits. Do you know if there will be a different treatment program in 2026?
Thanks, Bill Philip
September 10, 2025 at 12:54 pm
Bill, we are not planning on doing any more treatments this year since the summer is winding down. As far as next year, we encourage you to come to the lake meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and we can discuss your ideas and ours. Next meeting will be on the 17th. Thanks!
September 10, 2025 at 1:15 pm
Thanks for the quick response Matthew. I would love to join for a Wednesday DLA meeting, but I have a Wednesday evening commitment that goes from fall through winter. I will try to make the 9/17 meeting.
June 18, 2025 at 3:10 pm
There are a couple bubblers in the canal along Clubview that are not working.
May 27, 2025 at 10:53 am
Is the aeration system operating on Middle Duck? I don’t see any movement.
June 3, 2025 at 9:28 pm
Does anybody reply to these inqueries anymore?
June 12, 2025 at 7:23 am
sorry for the delay. We’ve been waiting to hear news. The system in middle deck has been down all summer so far and the company that maintains them is waiting for parts. Apparently there are delays in shipping things from China.
June 12, 2025 at 7:38 am
I have also reported that a bubbler is not working in Little Duck with no repair or reply.
Bruce Travis
June 12, 2025 at 7:48 am
I think the company is waiting for parts and then they will come out and fix everything at once