INFORMATION TO MAKE YOUR STAY AT HARPER LAKE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
Harper Lake Association purpose
Harper Lake Association Members are landowners having deeded access to the Harper Lake, Irons, Michigan. We are dedicated to:
Maintaining and preserving the lake's ecosystem.
Keeping the lake clean and usable.
Enjoying each other's company.
Our intent is to use this site to provide:
Communications among our members, both full time and seasonal residents.
Visitors background information about the lake.
A guide to courteous use of the lake so that boaters, fisherman and residents can
share Harper Lake in harmony.
Maintaining and preserving the lake's ecosystem.
Keeping the lake clean and usable.
Enjoying each other's company.
Our intent is to use this site to provide:
Communications among our members, both full time and seasonal residents.
Visitors background information about the lake.
A guide to courteous use of the lake so that boaters, fisherman and residents can
share Harper Lake in harmony.
Contact a Board Member or Committee Chairperson
Board Members and Committee Chairpersons are Harper Lake volunteers who welcome questions regarding Association matters. Please contact any member using the emails provided. For emergencies, see below.
How to handle an emergency
If you have an emergency call:
Sheriff, Fire, or Medical (EMS) 911
Lake County Sheriff / Marine Division 231 745 2711
Michigan State Police 231 832 2221
DNR Cadillac 231 775 9727
DEQ Cadillac 231 775 3960
Non emergencies concerns and assistance with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more, call 211. www.211us.org
Make sure you know your neighbors and call them.
Sheriff, Fire, or Medical (EMS) 911
Lake County Sheriff / Marine Division 231 745 2711
Michigan State Police 231 832 2221
DNR Cadillac 231 775 9727
DEQ Cadillac 231 775 3960
Non emergencies concerns and assistance with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more, call 211. www.211us.org
Make sure you know your neighbors and call them.
Rule breakers or an unruly neighbor .
Harper Lake Association, its Board Members, Committee Members or other residents have absolutely NO enforcement authority. Call and report violators to the DNR or the local sheriff.
Association Directory Updates.
The December Newsletter includes:
The annual billing of Association dues for January 1
Survey questions for resident feedback
Directory Information requests
Any changes of ownership information or a change in an email address is always appreciated. Submit any changes to: harperlakeassociation@gmail.com.
The annual billing of Association dues for January 1
Survey questions for resident feedback
Directory Information requests
Any changes of ownership information or a change in an email address is always appreciated. Submit any changes to: harperlakeassociation@gmail.com.
Association Fee $55.00 per Year.
While all the Board Members and Committee Members volunteer their time, there are costs associated with maintaining the quality of Harper Lake and keeping all who have an interest in the community informed. Download Dues Payment Form
The Association carefully allocates funds each year as needed for:
Harper Lake Day activities
Gypsy Moth control as needed
Water quality testing
Annual fish stocking program
Lake buoy maintenance
Web site
Newsletters
Directory
Insurance
Enforcement of Bylaws
Harper Lake Picnic
Poker Run
Membership meetings
Administrative expenses.
The Association carefully allocates funds each year as needed for:
Harper Lake Day activities
Gypsy Moth control as needed
Water quality testing
Annual fish stocking program
Lake buoy maintenance
Web site
Newsletters
Directory
Insurance
Enforcement of Bylaws
Harper Lake Picnic
Poker Run
Membership meetings
Administrative expenses.
Enjoying Boating on the Lake
SLOW, NO WAKE for all motorized watercraft shall be between 7:30 pm and 11:00 am
Speed boating, water skiing, and operations of personal watercraft shall be between 11:00 am and 7:30 pm
All watercraft must circle the lake in a COUNTER CLOCKWISE direction
Discourteous and / or reckless boating conduct should be reported to the Lake County Sheriff /Marine Division. Include the MC numbers, if possible, and location when calling the Sheriff. 231 745 2711
100 FOOT RULE: SLOW-NO WAKE speed must be maintained within 100 feet of a shoreline, any watercraft, docks, fisherman, rafts, swimming areas, and swimmers. SLOW-NO WAKE is required in waters less than 3 feet.
All watercraft covered by the Michigan Marine Law must be registered and the license must be displayed. Approved personal flotation devices are required.
All watercraft shall stay at a reasonable distance from fishing boats and shall pass on the deep side of boats fishing the shallow waters of the shoreline.
Copies of the Lake Rules are available or you can run your own copy. Lake Rules
Speed boating, water skiing, and operations of personal watercraft shall be between 11:00 am and 7:30 pm
All watercraft must circle the lake in a COUNTER CLOCKWISE direction
Discourteous and / or reckless boating conduct should be reported to the Lake County Sheriff /Marine Division. Include the MC numbers, if possible, and location when calling the Sheriff. 231 745 2711
100 FOOT RULE: SLOW-NO WAKE speed must be maintained within 100 feet of a shoreline, any watercraft, docks, fisherman, rafts, swimming areas, and swimmers. SLOW-NO WAKE is required in waters less than 3 feet.
All watercraft covered by the Michigan Marine Law must be registered and the license must be displayed. Approved personal flotation devices are required.
All watercraft shall stay at a reasonable distance from fishing boats and shall pass on the deep side of boats fishing the shallow waters of the shoreline.
Copies of the Lake Rules are available or you can run your own copy. Lake Rules
Burning leaves and rubbish
We all treasure our forest. In recent years we have had several cases where small fires have gotten out of hand with potentially catastrophic results. Care must always be taken by:
Applying for a burn permit
Having a barrier around any fire.
Having a water source readily available.
Never leaving a fire unattended
Avoiding windy days
Never burn fires down by the lake shore. Potash from the ashes promotes excessive lake weed growth.
Applying for a burn permit
Having a barrier around any fire.
Having a water source readily available.
Never leaving a fire unattended
Avoiding windy days
Never burn fires down by the lake shore. Potash from the ashes promotes excessive lake weed growth.
Orv and Golf Cart Use:
Roads are open to ORV's, UTV's, ATV's and Golf Carts in the Elk Twp, Lake County Area. STARTING APRIL 1, 2013, ROADS WILL BE OPEN 12 MONTHS OF THE YEAR.
Both safety and courtesy to others are strictly enforced by the DNR, State Police and Local Sheriff.
Both safety and courtesy to others are strictly enforced by the DNR, State Police and Local Sheriff.
The basic restrictions include but are not limited to:
Maximum speed of 25 mph
Helmets or roll bar.
Safety flags on 7' whips mounted on vehicles
Seat belts on ORV's and Golf Carts
Lights on both day and night
Licensed drivers 18 years or older
Current ORV sticker (was $16.25)
Respect for cars, pedestrians and all property
For a complete description of where these recreational vehicles can be ridden, rules of the road and maps go to the Lake County ORV web site.
Trail maps can be picked up at the Borema Hamm Insurance office or Big River Properties in Irons.
Maximum speed of 25 mph
Helmets or roll bar.
Safety flags on 7' whips mounted on vehicles
Seat belts on ORV's and Golf Carts
Lights on both day and night
Licensed drivers 18 years or older
Current ORV sticker (was $16.25)
Respect for cars, pedestrians and all property
For a complete description of where these recreational vehicles can be ridden, rules of the road and maps go to the Lake County ORV web site.
Trail maps can be picked up at the Borema Hamm Insurance office or Big River Properties in Irons.