Benefits of the Revitalization Project

• Better views
• Cleaner water, no more algae blooms
• Safer shorelines
• Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming
• Better and safer driving sightlines around corners
• Benches, picnic tables and other amenities may be added if funds allow.
• Early discussions about bring back the dormant Ice Cream Social community event have occurred.

• Cleaner water in our lake as well as further downstream in Sorenson Creek, Pike River and Lake Michigan.
• Healthier water for wildlife such as waterfowl and turtles.
• Fish stocking may happen as early as 2026, funding permitting.
• Better grading means better erosion control and greater access.
• Native plants filter runoff, attract pollinators and have deep roots.
• Native plants are hardy and flourish in this climate and therefore are very appropriate choices. 
• Stormwater runoff inlets were fixed during construction, reducing costs further out.
• Removing 50+ years of unwanted organic material is huge!
• Invasive species have been removed and remediated.
• Aeration should not be needed, but can be added later.  One family added a fountain for fun and aeration too.

• Home values and home marketability in the area will rise.
• We have strong, capable partners who want to help us efficiently implement our Revitalization Plan. Their support and knowledge are invaluable. We are not "winging it."
• The project costs would only increase in time. This problem would not solve itself. We have a lot of experience wishing it away. So we acted. While the costs per family in the HOA was very high, these investments will pay off over time.
• Grant writing may reduce our costs for future amenities.
• Outreach to family and organizations outside our HOA may increase our membership and allow others to show their appreciation of our lake. Neighbors, runners and dog-walkers have expressed interest in supporting the cause by becoming a Friend of the Pleasant Valley Lake.