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 include more information about each proposal and a link to an online survey where you can provide comments.
8/9/2025 – Lake Water Quality
7/19/2025 – LGIA Summer Picnic and Annual Meeting
7/9/2025 – Sponsor a Fish Crib to improve fish habitat, support biodiversity, and boost recreational fishing on Lake Gogebic. Click to read more
7/9/2025 – Summer 2025 Newsletter
1/14/2025 – Steve Salmi, Board President, passes away. Click to read more
9/4/2024 – Fall 2024 Newsletter
8/27/2024 – EGLE Grant Proposal
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