Watersmeet Lakeguards

Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet, Inc.
a 501(c)(3) corporation

Watersmeet Township, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Future Generations ISCCW

 OUR VISION

Protecting our lakes for generations to come.

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OUR MISSION

Maintain the pristine nature of our waterways and lands in Watersmeet Township for the benefit of our community residents and the visiting public by ensuring they remain environmentally sound, free of invasive species, and suitable for recreational activities.

Who We Are

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Upcoming Events

DateEventLocationRead More
03/03/2023 10:00 amISCCW Board Meeting (Please note date change)Watersmeet Community CenterRead More
04/11/2023 10:00 amISCCW Board MeetingWatersmeet Community CenterRead More
05/09/2023 01:00 amISCCW Board MeetingWatersmeet Community CenterRead More
06/13/2023 10:00 amISCCW Board MeetingWatersmeet Community CenterRead More
07/11/2023 10:00 amISCCW Board MeetingWatersmeet Community CenterRead More
08/12/2023 02:00 pmISCCW Annual MeetingLocation TBDRead More
08/15/2023 10:00 amISCCW Board MeetingWatersmeet Community CenterRead More
09/12/2023 10:00 amISCCW Board MeetingWatersmeet Community CenterRead More
10/10/2023 10:00 amISCCW Board MeetingWatersmeet Community CenterRead More

Now Hiring: Boat Inspection/Cleaning Position for 2023 Season

February 19, 2023

Watersmeet Lakeguards is now accepting applications for Boat Inspectors for the 2023 Boating Season (Other duties are to educate boaters of the invasive species issues we face) • Part-time seasonal positions from Early May to Mid October • 32 hrs/week, Thursday-Sunday; 7/8am to 3/4pm (Job Share and adjustable hours available). • Starting wages $15/hour as…

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MSU Extension Offering Introduction to Lakes Online Course: January 10 – March 1

December 5, 2022

Introduction to Lakes Online is a six-week introductory course specially designed for anyone who wants to learn more about inland lakes including lakefront property owners, lake managers, and lake visitors.  Read More> January 10, 2023 – March 1, 2023 Registration Deadline: January 8, 2023 – 05:00PM

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ISCCW Directors Interviewed on WJFW News Channel 12

October 7, 2022

Jeff Manhardt, Eugene Clark and Denise Fauntleroy were interviewed October 5th on WJFW News Channel 12.   Watch interview here.

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ISCCW Welcomes New Community Educator

September 6, 2022

Please join Watersmeet Lakeguards (ISCCW) as we warmly welcome our new educator, Michelle Kanipes. Michelle’s role as ISCCW community educator aligns perfectly with her background as a professional educator. Michelle served as Principal, Curriculum and Instruction Director, and Athletic Director for the Washington Island School District in Door County, Wisconsin; she was the Principal in Ironwood, Michigan as…

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Zebra Mussels Found on Used Dock – ISCCW to the Rescue

June 1, 2022

ISCCW helped a lakefront owner this week with sanitizing a dock that was purchased second hand. He found that it was infested with zebra mussels. Though the dock had been on dry land for a year, he realized it was unsatisfactory to place it in the water. His time spent getting to know the AIS…

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