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Association President Bob Haupt wrote this message in December 2001 - it is a timeless statement of his commitment to the welfare of Hackert Lake.

President Bob Haupt doing what he enjoys most on the lake! Don't complain to him about "poor" fishing!

Would you believe?... he hauls 'em in like this all the time!

Memo To All Hackert Lake Area Residents
From Your Lake Association President, Bob Haupt

As I See It : Association Accomplishments in 2001

Do you wonder what your $20.00 accomplished in 2001? I'd like to list them for you.

  1. Removing the size limit on Northern Pike to enhance the growth of Northern Pike and the survival of Walleye fingerlings. This was three years work.

  2. Getting 10,000 Walleye fingerlings planted in Hackert Lake.

  3. Removing toxic waste drums from the west end of the lake. This was done thanks to all the committee members. It was very difficult to do this. Without the help of the DEQ we would never have been able to pay for this project.

  4. Monitoring severe algae blooms last summer by taking extra water samples.

  5. Continuing aquatic plant and water quality sampling in partnership with WSCC. 

Thanks to Dr. Helal, Melissa, and Eric for their dedicated help with this and the monitoring of algae bloom. Thanks to all the committee members for their hard work on publicity, picnics, meetings, etc. and to the Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for the nudges I needed.

Where are we headed in 2002?

  1. Possible watershed study, timetable 1-3 years.

  2. Possible lake study with Michigan Lake and Stream Associations.

  3. Possible lake and aquatic plant study with WSCC.

  4. Possible planting of fathead minnows and building simple structure to enhance breeding.

  5. Work with DNR and water patrol and enforcement of water safety regulations (there will be more next year).

  6. Work with DNR to make changes in parking at the public access area.

  7. Considering Gary Anderson's suggestion to reopen the old Chilberg swim area to all lake residents. We hope that the Chilberg subdivision will support this project, as the Lake Association will.

Good News
80% of Eurasian milfoil on the west end of the lake died off from natural causes, 30% in the east end, but it will come back.

The Hard Part of my Job
One of the questions I ask myself: Without lake monitoring will my grandchildren and great grandchildren enjoy the lake as much as we have?

The Association will ask for $20.00 in dues from each of you in January. About 52% of lake property owners paid dues in 2001. Only about 20% of them attended general meetings, potluck and picnic. One of my goals for 2002 is to have dues paying membership up to 90% and meeting attendance up to 80%.

In 2001 all of the property owners received much more than their $20.00 worth.

Any questions or comments on my report and plans or any new ideas will be gladly received. I am willing to listen and talk to you about them.

Happy Holidays!
Bob 757-9687

Remember the two major things that damage a lake's 
health:

  1. Lawn fertilizer

  2. Leaching septic systems