Paw Paw Lake Management
Coloma Charter Township
Watervliet Charter Township

Welcome to the official informational website for the Paw Paw Lake Management working group. The goals of the Paw Paw Lake Management Plan include managing and controlling invasive and nuisance species; improving water quality and water clarity; improving fisheries, wildlife, and recreational/aesthetic values of the lake; providing educational outreach; and measuring success of the plan.

PLANT CONTROL

Stay informed with the latest updates about plant control activity on Paw Paw Lake. Information about herbicide treatments, harvesting, and plant control more generally can be found in the plant control tab or by following the link below:

WATERSHED

Watershed information and shoreland best practices for those living on and around Paw Paw Lake.

INFORMATION

WATER QUALITY INFORMATION

Find general lake water quality information, learn about Paw Paw Lake’s unique characteristics, and explore water quality data—all in one place.

PROGRAM UPDATES

2025 Paw Paw Lake Annual Report

2024 Paw Paw Lake Year in Review

2024 Paw Paw Lake Management Plan

Meeting Schedules

Coloma Charter Township: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Coloma Charter Township Hall located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI.

Watervliet Charter Township: 3rd Monday of each month at the 5:30 pm in the Watervliet Charter Township Hall located at 4959 M-140 Watervliet, MI.

PROGRAM BUDGET
2025 - 2028

MORE INFO

Public Hearings - 2024

The Township Boards of Coloma Charter Township and Watervliet Charter Township held joint Public Hearings at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Coloma Charter Township Hall. Approximately 80 people attended the hearings. A new four-year program as outlined in the Paw Paw Lake Management Plan in the link above and included in the slide presentation (link below) was presented and discussed. After the public comment discussion period ended, the two township boards unanimously continued the Paw Paw Lake management project according to the plan and renewed assessments for four additional years.