The Matteson Lake Association has been considering participation in the State of Michigan’s nuisance Canada Goose removal program. The program has temporarily been paused by the state. However, the Association will still prepare the required documents to participate in expectation of its eventual reinstatement. For more information see https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/wildlife/nuisance-wildlife/canada-geese/nuisance-canada-goose-faqs.… Read More


This Spring, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) approved a 2-year $85,000 grant to produce a Watershed Management Plan for the Little Swan Creek watershed in Branch and St. Joseph counties. After that formal plan is developed and approved, our lake association (and all other interested organizations) will be eligible to apply for larger implementation grants to support changes that will protect and improve water quality in Little Swan Creek and Matteson Lake. … Read More