News & Events

As Clark Lake watched the Super Bowl last night, nature made its own play.  This morning's sunrise revealed about 14 inches of snow had fallen.  Because of drifting, that number could only be considered an average. Clark Lake has witnessed true weather variety over...

Days are growing longer as we head into the year's shortest month.  But that doesn't mitigate the reality of winter in Michigan.  A winter storm warning is in effect until 6 am Monday. It's very clear that Clark Lake does not escape harsh weather, but being at the...

Keeping true to its reputation for hosting happenings, 170 people jumped into Clark Lake at Eagle Point today. No big deal, you say?  What makes this into something is that this occurred on the last day of January, the ultimate heart of winter.  The lake is frozen...

There was some fishing excitement on Clark Lake on Sunday.  People like Lynn Vermeulen, Grant Brown and Mike McKay had poles bobbing through holes in the ice looking to hook that big one.  At one point it seemed like Mike McKay would win this contest.  He pulled up a...

Winter is not everyone's favorite season, but being at Clark Lake can improve the year's coldest season.  Just ask Mike McCarthy.  Every so often his iceboat glides across Clark Lake ice at those times when the surface is smooth enough and the wind cooperates. This...

The fearless will once again jump into Clark Lake during the heart of winter.  The Michigan Law Enforcement Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics will take place on Jan 31st at 10:15 am at the Pointe Bar and Grill. Thinking about taking the Plunge?  Registration...

When you read individuals' My Clark Story on this website, you can see how deeply Clark Lake is embedded in our collective souls.  The lake becomes part of life in a variety of ways.  But this stands out:  no matter how different the experience, Clark Lake's icons are...

Last summer, the DNR destroyed a swan that had become aggressive. The action was based upon a complaint to Columbia Township Police (see reprint of story from the Exponent under News and Events on this website). You're invited to weigh in with your opinion on this...

As reported on this website, DNA evidence confirms the presence in Clark Lake of hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM), which spreads rapidly. Other lakes invaded by HEWM have found that it severely curtails recreational use, destroys wildlife habitat, and is...

Winter does have its up side.  Just a few short months ago, Clark Lakers were swimming and boating in the very spot where they are now skating on top of it all.  This hockey game, on a rink cleared in front of Dan Omo's house on Hyde Road, was the site of today's...

Clark Lake was treated to an unusual phenomena over the New Year holiday. Ice formed like a sheet of glass over the water, totally clear.   Some were inspired to put on their skates and enjoy a smooth as silk ride.  Not only that, but amazing sights were had.  Chelsey...

A Clark Lake resident has asked for information about a swan that she believes was removed by the DNR this summer.  Matt Schepeler, publisher of the Brooklyn Exponent, looked into it.  In the December 23rd issue of the Exponent in his column called "The Back Page", he...

If you're by your fireplace, cozy and warm, then looking out the window at the lake has a certain charm today.  Beth June captured a few scenes from along the Eagle Point shore, west end, earlier today (Monday, Jan 5). At 1 pm, the temperature hadn't crawled out of...

How many faces does Clark Lake have?  As it turns out, many!  One recent face was unusual.  Over the holiday, clear ice made possible something that rarely happens--the ability to look at the bottom and view what lies beneath in unusual detail.  This kind of detail is...

It doesn't happen frequently.  Clark Lake's latest freeze is like a layer of glass on top of the water.  If you go out on it, you have the sensation that you may soon be wet. Today Brian and Elise Fish put their skates on, enjoyed the smooth ride and didn't get wet. ...

A message on behalf of the Clark Lake Invasive Weeds Committee The New Year is just hours away. But you still have an opportunity to join with many of your Clark Lake neighbors on a very important project that supports a strong future for our lake. And it comes with a...

Over Christmas, keen observers of the DamCam noticed something different--a package wrapped in Christmas paper with a note on it.  The note said "To Brad and Ann".  Questions quickly arose.  Who are Brad and Ann and why is their name on a Christmas package--and why is...

It was the day after Christmas, and Clark Lake's gift was the sun!  After days that caused wondering if the sun would ever show again, it made a grand appearance on Friday.  And even better, the sun's goodbye for the day was spectacular!  It's waning moments created a...

Almost immediately as the DamCam went online in August 2013, people found inventive ways to communicate with others through it.  The others are usually located far away, but warm to the idea anything having to do with Clark Lake.  Over Christmas, a nicely wrapped...

Christmas is almost here.  So far this season, the ice, in various forms, has come and gone.  As of this day (Saturday, December 20th), the lake is open, and placid.  There was hardly a breeze giving the surface a mirror-lake finish.  But make no mistake--it's winter...

When betting on sports events, even the team you love more than the good earth you walk on, be careful.  There are consequences.  This year Ohio State beat Michigan State on November 8th.  The consequences came to pass at the Raft-O-Rama's Christmas party.  Tucker...

As previously reported, the Clark Lake Invasive Species Committee is addressing the hybrid Eurasian Water Milfoil (HEWM) threat that now covers 20-arces of the lake. It propagates wildly and spreads quickly. In other lakes it has severely curtailed boating, swimming...

A group of 89 people, mostly Clark Lake residents, gathered at Columbia Central High School Wednesday evening for a public information meeting about the invasion of hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM) in the lake. A study funded by the Clark Lake Spirit Foundation...

If you've been following the news on this website,  you know that over 20-acres of hybrid Eurasian water milfoil is present in Clark Lake.  This fast-spreading weed threatens to curtail recreational use of the lake, destroy natural habitat for wildlife and negatively...

The presence of Eurasian water milfoil and its hybrid (HEWM) has been confirmed in Clark Lake by DNA testing.  This fast spreading weed threatens to curtail recreational use of lake, destroy natural habitat for wildlife and negatively impact property values.  Efforts...