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A Sanctuary for Loons 

By Tanner Yurk Conservation Program Manager  When you hear a wail of the Common Loon, you know summer is here. For many of us, it’s a welcome sign of home

Notice of WLAC’s Annual Meeting

The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy invites members and the broader community to join us for The State of the Lake: WLAC's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. This annual gathering is an opportunity to hear

Fields Preserve Trail Restoration Project Enhances Visitor Experience and Watershed Health

Fields Preserve Trail Restoration Project The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) has completed several major improvements at Fields Preserve as part of the Fields Preserve Trail Restoration Project, enhancing

Decoding your 2026 Shoreline Survey Results

By Laura Morris Director of Outreach and Community Engagement This summer, the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council (TOMWC) and Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) staff conducted a comprehensive

WLAC Expands Nature Area by 30 Acres, Creates 285-Acre Protected Land Corridor

The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) has completed a nearly 30-acre expansion of its Wildwood Harbor Nature Area, creating the largest permanently protected land complex owned and managed by

WLAC Renews Partnership with North Central Michigan College

The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with North Central Michigan College, reaffirming a shared commitment to conservation, environmental stewardship, and