As the ALPOA President for 2022 I would like to express my admiration for all the ALPOA Board Members and volunteers now and in the past. These dedicated ALPOA members have actively pursued the mission of ALPOA “To Protect and Preserve Ann Lake.” They have given their time and energy for self-education to better educate the public, maintain water quality, provide loon protection and invasive species identification and eradication.

It is not by happen stance that these achievements have been met.
Frankly, these efforts go back to the inception of ALPOA some 20 plus years ago. These Board Officers have developed and maintained relationships with like-minded community organizations such as (but not limited to) Almira Township, Village of Lake Ann, Benzie County, Michigan DNR, Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program, Lake and Land Management Corp. and The Michigan Loon Preservation Association.

These relationships have allowed continued progress toward our goals. I enjoy our wonderful lake and I am extremely thankful for the efforts of ALPOA. Reviewing the history of ALPOA I can see the main objective was and still is to “Protect and Preserve Ann Lake.” This is where our focus will lie for the future. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that these objectives also include law enforcement such as boating regulation, lake shore management and noise abatement. These issues are in the hands of local government and police. We are happy to help individual members access appropriate agencies to address concerns.

I look forward this year in continuing ALPOA’s commitment to you and the preservation of our beautiful lake. Please browse our web site at annlake.org often for updates and informational materials for riparians.

Sincerely,

Terry Sowers