Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Health of Higgins Lake Ensuring a Healthier Higgins Lake ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hoh-lake.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://hoh-lake.org/) - Health of Higgins Lake Exploring Every Impact. Empowering Every Voice. Ensuring a Healthier Higgins Lake. Mission Statement: Facilitate and guide a renewed collaborative effort of stakeholders with a common interest in securing the overall health of Higgins Lake for generations to come. HOHL T-SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE Purchase a T-Shirt News and up coming events - [Updates](https://hoh-lake.org/newsletters/) - Monthly Updates There will be three different monthly updates.Steering Committee ReportThe Steering committee report to the township will be posted after approval the following month. The Ripple EffectThe Ripple Effect is a monthly deeper dive into one issue or progress a specific committee is making. This will be made available around the first of each monthCommittee - [Watershed Information Map](https://hoh-lake.org/watershed-information-map/) - [Communications](https://hoh-lake.org/communications/) - Communications Committee Responsibilities: Ensure all information shared by other HOHL committees is communicated clearly and transparently. There will be three different monthly updates.Steering Committee ReportThe Steering committee report to the township will be posted after approval the following month.The Ripple EffectThe Ripple Effect is a monthly deeper dive into one issue or progress - [Steering](https://hoh-lake.org/steering-2/) - Steering Committee Agenda -TBD Scheduled Meeting: At Gerrish township Hall @ 7:00 p.m.( 3rd Tuesday of each month)Regular meeting September 29, 2026due to facility availability Steering Committee Members:Jennie Walker (Chair)Jolie BooserDon ChaneyJack BiggarJim Fisher Date Agenda Approved Minutes Full Committee Report Meeting Video Sept 29, 2026 Aug 18, 2026 Agenda - [Higgins Lake Exploration Initiative Dive Videos](https://hoh-lake.org/higgins-lake-dive-videos/) - Higgins Lake Exploration Initiative Dive Videos Sponsored by Higgins Lake Property Owners and the Higgins Lake Foundation Dive Weekend Highlights Watch Complete Dive Weekend Review Day 1 – May 30, 2026 – Six Dive Locations D1-01 - West of North Sunken Island D1-02 - West DNR Boat Launch D1-03 - Gold Coast D1-04 - Between - [Higgins Lake Facilities Map](https://hoh-lake.org/facilities-map/) - [Gas-card](https://hoh-lake.org/gas-card/) - Health of Higgins Lake Gas Card Drawing Win a $100 gas card from either Gerrish Township Marina or B & B Marina First Name Last Name Email Mailing Address (optional) Comments (optional) Submit By signing up you will start recieving updates about the activites that the Health of Higgins Lake. - [celebration](https://hoh-lake.org/celebration/) - [Funding](https://hoh-lake.org/funding-2/) - Funding Committee Responsibilities:Mobilize resources to support the Health of Higgins Lake (HOHL) Initiative.Identify and secure a variety of funding sources.Pursue relevant grant opportunities to fund HOHL projects.Ensure transparent and responsible management of all funds raised. Health of Higgins Lake recieves $40k Grant We are excited to share that Gerrish Township was one of 19 communities - [Geo-Map C-D](https://hoh-lake.org/geo-map-c-d/) - Welcome to the Health of Higgins Lake Website We are so glad you are herePlease explore our website Sign up for updates or Volunteer Health of Higgins Lake is a community dedicated to protecting and preserving one of Michigan’s most treasured natural resources. Explore the work we’re doing to safeguard the lake’s beauty, water quality, - [Tee Shirt Form](https://hoh-lake.org/tee/) - Tee shirts are short sleeve in Heather gray and a 52/48 cotton /Poly blend. Unisex sized Name Email Shirt Order Size Price Quantity Adult Small $25 Adult Medium $25 Adult Large $25 Adult X-Large $25 Adult 2X-Large $27 Comments (optional) Order Summary No items selected. Total Cost Please: 1. Make note of how much you - [Donate](https://hoh-lake.org/elementor-3377/) - Please make your donation by clicking the link below. Your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donations will be going to a special fund for Health of Higgins Lake projects. This account is held by Gerrish Township. go to Donate site - [CCsign](https://hoh-lake.org/ccsign/) - Click here - [About us](https://hoh-lake.org/about-us/) - About Us MissionThe mission of HOHL is to “facilitate and guide a renewed collaborative effort of stakeholders with a common interest in securing the overall health of Higgins Lake for generations to come.” GoalOur goal is to bring the community together to take a fresh look at a range of issues potentially affecting the health of - [Committees](https://hoh-lake.org/committees/) - Science Roadend/Fertilizer Septic/Wells Funding IT Communication - [Science Page](https://hoh-lake.org/science-2/) - Science Committee ResponsibilitiesEvaluate technical and scientific data related to the lake’s water quality.Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of scientific data.Ensure all data is:AccurateComprehensiveScientifically sound Coordinate with key stakeholders, including:Environmental expertsGovernment agenciesCommunity membersPromote a transparent and inclusive evaluation process by incorporating diverse input. Please see all committee monthly reports on the Steering Committee page - [Septic/Wells](https://hoh-lake.org/septic-wells/) - Septic/Well Mapping Septic OrdinanceThe septic committee comprised of concerned citizens has worked for many month to develop a DRAFT septic ordinance. This DRAFT has been given to the Gerrish Township Board which has forward it to the Planning Commission. This is a DRAFT that will likely see many changes. This draft is available - [Roadends/Fertilizer](https://hoh-lake.org/roadends-fertilizer/) - This committee will evaluate road end runoff causing contamination of the lake and work with Road Commission to evaluate what can be done and the cost associated. It will also search other fertilizer ban or ordinance documents from other communities and bring to the steering committee to consider. Please see all committee monthly reports on - [IT](https://hoh-lake.org/it-2/) - IT Committee ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain the digital infrastructure for the Health of Higgins Lake (HOHL) InitiativeProvide secure and accessible documentation for all subcommitteesDevelop and support digital collaboration tools to enhance committee coordinationEnsure:Data integrityUser privacyLong-term technical support and system reliability Please see all committee monthly reports on the steering committee page - [Science form](https://hoh-lake.org/science/) - Health of Higgins Lake – Study Submission Form Health of Higgins Lake — Study Submission Form Document Details Title Authors (separate with semicolons) Year-Month of Research Agency / Institution Document Type Choose… Journal article Thesis / Dissertation Technical report Conference paper White paper / Gray lit Other Peer-Reviewed? Choose… Yes No Internal Unknown Describe “Other”