Speaking with one voice for the wellbeing
of Lake Gogebic
If the lake could speak…
If the Lake could speak, it might tell us that it isn’t much interested in who comes and who goes. It might also, however, remind us that it knows whether we who are here now care enough to protect it for those who one day will take our places. The Lake Gogebic Improvement Association exists to serve the Lake.
The LGIA has existed for over 60 years. Across the decades, several generations of its members participated in and contributed to work of the LGIA on behalf of this body of water that means so much to so many. And it is our hope, thanks to you and with your help, that the LGIA will continue its efforts for decades to come.
2025 Board Meeting Schedule
Monthly Board Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month January – October at 5:00pm Central.
Meetings are held on online via Microsoft Teams and in person when possible at the the Marenisco Town Hall located at 314 Hall St., Marenisco, MI 49947 — Must enter through the kitchen
9/24/25 – General Meeting, Fall Dinner – Root Cellar – 5:00pm CT
10/23/25 – Monthly Board Meeting – Marenisco Town Hall & Microsoft Teams – 5:00pm CT
Upcoming Events
Latest News
1/9/2026 – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is requesting comments on two proposed rule changes that impact lake residents, users, and stakeholders. The first is a proposed quarantine to restrict the movement of firewood originating outside the state of Michigan. The second is a proposal for 6 additions to Michigan’s invasive plant list, including buckthorn. The deadline for comments is February 9, 2026. Please click the links below to view the MDARD news release for each proposal which includes more information about each proposal and a link to an online survey where you can provide comments.
8/9/2025 – Lake Water Quality
7/9/2025 – Sponsor a Fish Crib to improve fish habitat, support biodiversity, and boost recreational fishing on Lake Gogebic. Click to read more
2/5/2024 – LGIA meets with Representative Jack Bergman on February 5th to enlist his help with lake water levels and integrity of the Bergland Dam. The board is working to file a formal complaint with FERC. Once the complaint has been filed we will notify the Congressman’s office for him to start engaging FERC to help us. Presentation
8/12/2023 – LGIA meets with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to address lake level and problems with the Bergland Dam. Click to read more
9/23/2021 – Members of LGIA remove discarded tires and trash from the bottom of Lake Gogebic. Click to read more
LGIA Actions
Invasive Species
LGIA continues to find innovative ways to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species on Lake Gogebic.
Boat Washing
The LGIA Boat Washing program educates Lake Gogebic boaters about aquatic invasive species.
Fish Cribs
LGIA purchases fish cribs and positions them around the lake to improve fish habitat, support biodiversity, and boost recreational fishing on Lake Gogebic. More info.