Feeding the swans, geese and ducks on Watkins Lake seems like a fun, harmless, even helpful activity. NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH.   According to the Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Humane Society, feeding waterfowl (or any wild animals for that matter) is extremely harmful to them and to us because: Feeding causes...

The 2014 boating season is (finally) underway … and with it comes our annual safety message.  Information can be found on our website  under “Rules and Safety”. This year I want to highlight the proper separation distance when boating.  Michigan boating law states: “To maintain a proper distance when you are operating at greater than...