Oak Wilt

   Some members expressed concerns about what is happening to their oak trees. Here is some information about this problem.

     1 Oak Wilt: Symptoms & Diagnosis

     2  Horror Stories

     5  Tree Utilization & Disposal

The analysis of sampling programs study we commissioned has been published!

Last year the PLIA commissioned a statistical analysis to determine the minimum number of samples needed to detect changes in the total phosphorus concentration in Platte Lake. Dr. Eric Smith of Virginia Tech and Dr. Ray Canale collaborated on the study, which has now been published in the peer-reviewed journal Lake and Reservoir Management. Here's a link to the article:  An Analysis of sampling programs to evaluate compliance with numerical standards: total phosphorus in Platte Lake, MI

Swimmer's Itch Study

This summer the PLIA is participating in a study being done by Oakland University to better understand swimmer's itch.  Here are some documents related to this study:

Study overview powerpoint

Volunteer Instruction powerpoint

MSU Extension Bulletin on Swimmer's Itch

The Platte River Watershed Management Plan is now approved!

Click here for the plan (note: it is a large file).