Welcome to the Lakes...
Painter, Juno, Christiana Lakes in Edwardsburg, MI
(photo taken by Janice Hayden in winter)Our mission is to protect, preserve, and improve the integrity of our 3 beautiful lakes and its ecosystems through education and communications between concerned citizens. Take a peak at all the pages on this website for lake information for PJC.
Announcements and Upcoming Happenings!
MEMBERSHIP for Calendar 2024 - PJC always welcomes new members. Dues for 2024 calendar year are $35. If you'd like to contribute via membership, mail a check with your name, lake and mailing address to: PJC Lake Association, PO Box 171, Edwardsburg, MI 49112
MUTE SWANS - There are updates to our mute swan control efforts in our FISH AND WILDLIFE - Swan Studies page. We are looking to continue with support for the DNR permit to control the population via nest egg removal or swan removal. I notice has been mailed to all PJC waterfront owners with a request for a renewal of our permit.
PLEASE SEE our WATER QUALITY Page for updated information on mercury and fish consumption.
TBD - Lake Cleanup - Public launch - Bring your boat/kayak and we will bring a garbage bag for lake pickup!
March 28th - Guest Speaker -7pm - Green Jacket - Suzanne Malec McKenna - Water Quality
June 15th - Annual Membership Meeting - 10am - Green Jacket - A great way to learn about lake happenings, activity, and stewardship while meeting neighbors and Riparians.
July 3rd - PJC Fireworks - July 4th, 2024 is a Thursday. Fireworks are arranged by the PJC Fireworks Fundraiser FB group
July TBD - PJC Poker Run (PJC Fireworks Fundraiser on FB)
For more local township and county information please see Roseann Marchetti's website http://www.rmarchetti.us/ - Thanks Roseann!
Current PJC Board Members & Directors for 2024:
President & Web - Jen Sailor
Treasurer - Cyndy Osborne
Vice President - Bonnie Elder
Secretary - Jill Jaronik
Directors - Mike & Brenda Gans, Nancy Boehm, Christine Ganger, Doug Hanson & Doug Ganger (Water Testing).
We welcome any and all interest in helping with the board with work and education. Please reach out to us via FB.
Don't miss our sunset photos captured below (our lake is famous for them).
Our Free Little Library is here!
Take a book. Share a book. Enjoy summer reading!
Sunset Shared by Cindy Osborne
Sunset shared by Cindy Osborne
Gorgeous reflection captured by Christine Ganger Summer 2019
This is a great photo titled the "fish are biting" and shared by Nancy Boehm.
Painter Lake Captured and Shared by Cindy Elliott
Taken in winter by Melissa Basney... yes the sun exists in Edwardsburg, MI in the cold months!
Winter sun captured by Bonnie Elder.
Fall cat tails, fog and nature captured by Bonnie Elder
Photos of sunsets and clouds shared by Darrin Schaap
Photo captured by Jen Sailor