The Lake Fenton Property Owners Association (LFPOA) was established in 1965 for the sole purpose of maintaining and improving Lake Fenton. The Association board is composed of elected volunteer members and supported by lake riparian property owner's voluntary membership dues.
Our mission.
To promote the wise use of our lake and wetlands.
What we do.
- Monitor water quality, provide consulting on weed control, safety and health issues concerning Lake Fenton.
- Work closely with the Fenton Township Board on civic matters and ordinances that may affect the lake.
- Work with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality with regard to water quality, and building and maintaining a public access site for Lake Fenton.
- Promote social and family related events on the lake including the Fireworks and Lights on the Lake.
Membership meetings update.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 9th at 7pm at the Fenton Twp. Hall and via Zoom. While meetings at the Fenton Township hall are open to the public, Zoom meetings are only available to paid members. If you are a paid member and wish to attend send an email to info@lakefentonpoa.com at least a day before the meeting. To become a member, click here.
You can see our past meeting minutes here.
You can see our past meeting minutes here.
What's new on the lake?
- Nest Destruction Program. The LFPOA supported another 5-year extension of the DNR's nest description program. After public discussion, this program was supported by both Fenton City and the Fenton Township boards. Read our reasons here.
- Short Term Rentals. The Fenton Township Planning Commission is currently discussing before creating a draft ordinance. Click this link to see the draft ordinance.
- Wake Boats. The LFPOA supports HB 5532 which restricts wake boats to 500 feet from shore and in at least water 20 feet deep. These restrictions are based on the Michigan DNR recommendation outlined here.
- Weed Treatments. Steve Hansen, Eastern Michigan Lakes Manager at PLM Lake & Land Management spoke June 13, 2023 to the Lake Fenton Property Owners Association Board meeting about the lake weed treatment program. Watch the video on YouTube (15 minutes).
- Lake Levels. LFPOA President Jim Root gave a slide show presentation on "Where are Lake Fenton's Weirs?" You can view this presentation on YouTube (14 minutes).
- Fireworks Update. The next fireworks are planned for Saturday July 6, 2024. The Fireworks committee need additional volunteers, especially a safety committee interested in working with the Sheriff's department. If you're interested, email your contact info to info@LakeFentonPOA.com.
About the Lake Weed Treatment Program
Based on feedback from residents regarding the non-native weed growth in the lake, your LFPOA Board of Directors supported the need for a lake-wide weed treatment program. We made this decision after gathering all the facts and talking to many other lake associations in Michigan who have similar invasive weed growth. We feel that this program keeps our lake healthy, promotes better native weed growth for improved fish reproduction, and helps sustain property values.
The weed treatment program is funded by a township special assessment district (SAD). The SAD is used only to pay for Lake Fenton’s lake management / weed treatment plan. Since all the owners of property on the lake benefit from this lake management program, the cost is assessed on a pro rata basis against each parcel of property on the lake in Fenton Township and the City of Fenton.
The weed treatment program is funded by a township special assessment district (SAD). The SAD is used only to pay for Lake Fenton’s lake management / weed treatment plan. Since all the owners of property on the lake benefit from this lake management program, the cost is assessed on a pro rata basis against each parcel of property on the lake in Fenton Township and the City of Fenton.