Portage Lake Watershed Forever

August 9, 2025  Dear plwf supporters,  On behalf of the Portage Lake Watershed Forever (plwf) Board of Directors, thank you for your most generous support. Whether you are a visitor, first generation resident, more...

Homeowners increasingly use riprap—layers of rocks—to stabilize eroding shorelines. Experts warn this hard armoring raises water temperatures, accelerates pollutant runoff, and fails to support critical habitat for wildlife like fish, turtles, and pollinators. Rather more...

Water Quality Testing  During the first week of September, PLWF volunteers completed our summer 2024 water quality monitoring activities as part of the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps).  MiCorps is a more...

SHORELINE DO'S AND DON'TS In the March 2024 newsletter, PLWF addressed the importance of those living within the Portage Lake Watershed to maintain a healthy, natural shoreline and near-shoreline habitat for more...

Creating Resilient Shorelines Why is a natural shoreline important for our lake? The shallow waters near the shore can provide habitat that is essential for the life cycles of fish and wildlife. more...