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Photo by Leslie Slater

Message From HLA President, Martin Hefter

HLA members, it is time for our semi-annual General Membership Meeting!  Please plan to join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville.  There will not be a meeting summary emailed out afterwards, so please plan to attend.  

In addition to our meeting, we will have a guest speaker–Anthony Walter, Operations Manager of the Genesee County Parks, who oversees the Wolverine Campground and the Walleye Pike Boat Launch. He will be there to keep us informed about the current and future plans of the Parks.  There will also be time to ask any questions you may have.

Also, we will be having a raffle for all members who pay their 2025 dues at the meeting.  If you have already paid your 2025 dues, your name will also be added to the drawing.  Up for grabs will be a free 2025 membership, 2 boat flags, and a framed map of Holloway Reservoir.

We hope to see everyone there!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

At the HLA General Meeting held on June 4, 2024, changes in the Board Of Directors were decided for a two-year term.  Visit the “Contact Us” page to see all the names and their respective titles. 

2023 Walleye Survey

A new Walleye Survey is on the Committee Reports page. The title on that page is a link to the survey.

Boat Launch and Campground Info

Here are links for 2024 information: Boat Launch & Fishing , Wolverine Campground

    DNR Guides and Digests

    A link to various guides and digests published by the Michigan Department Of Natural Resources has been added to the Quick Links page. Among others, this website includes the current versions of the Michigan Fishing Guide and Michigan Boating Laws. It also includes an instructional video for adding these publications to your mobile device.

    The Holloway Lake Association Protects Your Reservoir

    Through regularly scheduled meetings and newsletters, the Holloway Lake Association keeps concerned citizens informed and in touch.  Please support these efforts by becoming a member of the Holloway Lake Association. Together we can make a difference! Holloway Lake Association needs your help to remain Genesee County’s precious recreational area.

    HELP US PRESERVE HOLLOWAY!  JOIN THE HOLLOWAY LAKE ASSOCIATION!

    Issues we are working on:

    The Water – predictable levels and good quality
    The Regulatory Agencies – boating safety
    The Environment – industrial and other pollution
    Shoreline Erosion
    Parkland Preservation
    Richfield Landfill issues
    Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Camping, Picnicking or Hiking 

    Holloway Today: Challenges and Changes

    Shoreline Erosion:  Shoreline erosion, which is greatly exacerbated by high speed boating, waves, and sandy soil, has been identified as a concern.  Picturesque Goose Point becomes narrower each year. Trees have tipped over into the water in many areas.  As a result, the Reservoir is becoming increasingly wider. What will it look like in 50 years?

    Water Levels: There are many demands on the waters of Holloway. The City of Flint requires constant flow for sanitation plants. Down-river recreational users call for increased summertime flow. In the dry summer months, low water levels on Holloway harm recreation, wildlife and the ecosystem of the water.

    Environmental Concerns: The potential impact of The Richfield Landfill on Holloway Reservoir and its surroundings demands activism by the public to insure a safe environment and to maintain the natural beauty of the area.

    Regulatory Intrusion: The Holloway Reservoir is heavily regulated by Government, and citizen activism is required to balance the competing interests of the environmental, industrial and recreational communities.