Water Quality

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Why Monitor Water Quality?
The beautiful lakes and streams of the Gull Lake watershed are our area’s most valuable resource. They support swimming, boating, fishing, and other recreational activities for residents throughout the region.  They …

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Government Affairs

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The Gull Lake Watershed falls under the jurisdiction of four townships—Richland, Ross, Barry, and Prairieville. GLQO is committed to facilitating cooperation and coordination among the townships and stakeholders in order to protect the quality of …

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Our Mission

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The mission of the Gull Lake Quality Organization;
To address concerns and provide education regarding the use of natural resources of the Gull Lake Watershed.…

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Watersheds 101

 

 

Just what is a watershed?

Bodies of water are fed by groundwater and rainwater from the surrounding area. That area is known as a watershed.

The Gull Lake Watershed spans two counties and four townships. Needless to say, what happens anywhere within this area can and does impact Gull Lake and the other lakes, streams and marsh areas.

This map is based on work done by Dr. David P. Lusch of the Michigan State University Center for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Science back in 2000.

Recent News

  • Aquariums

    Aquariums provide enjoyment for millions, but disposing of the animals, plants and even the water itself from these aquariums poses a very real invasive species threat to our watershed. Most tropical fish will not survive Michigan winters, but we can’t assume …

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  • Sampling Cruises

    GLQO Director Mike Gallagher invites anyone who’d like to take a ‘Sampling Cruise’ on Gull Lake to join him! From May through September, Mike will take weekly water samples, and he always has room to take one or two guests.

    Mike …

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  • Mute Swans

    Swans as invasive species?

    According to the Michigan DNR, Mute Swans numbers in Michigan are becoming a problem, causing destruction of wetlands, and crowding out the native Swan species. Read more in this article from …

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  • Phosphorus Ban

    A reminder that the State of Michigan has now banned phosphorus-based fertilizers (in most cases). This new law took effect on January 1, and is very good news for our local waterways! Michigan joins Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and several …

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