Welcome
Welcome to Woodland Lake. This website is brought to you by The Organization of Woodland Lake (O.W.L.), a volunteer, resident-led organization. Our goal with this website is to connect with and inform residents, ensuring that those looking to buy on Woodland Lake or visit the lake can find the necessary information to enjoy and maintain the health of our lake.
Website Updated Information
Seeking a quick and easy way to access the most up-to-date information? This area will be updated with the most recent website updates.
4/14/2026 – Shoreline Buffers and Natural Plantings to improve our Water Quality. See related information and links.
3/15/2026 – A newsletter went out on Friday, 3/12. If you are registered and did not receive it, check your spam folder.
Also, spring is coming (we promise). Be sure to place your Timber Char filters on your docks when you put them back in. You should have 4 from last year.
3/1232026 – TO: All Woodland Lake Riparians
CAUTION ! CAUTION ! CAUTION !
Please be advised that a DANGEROUS SITUATION been reported regarding Woodland Lake. Some 50 gallon drums being used as a potential seawall have broken free from the shoreline at the big island. When ice was on the lake the drums were observed and blowing around by the strong winds we have had. One or two were blowing towards the bridge from the southerly winds. Now that the ice is off the lake the drums are no longer visible. Possibly sunk into the water. We have no idea where they may be or how many there are. We also do not know if anything is in them that could be detrimental to the water quality. I personally have contacted the owner WHO LIVES OUT OF STATE, and the authorities. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN OUT ON THE LAKE. THIS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TRYING TO GET DNR TO POST WARNING AT THE PUBLIC LAUNCH.
I WILL SEND UPDATES AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
PLEASE BE SAFE.
Anita Grapentien, President
Organization of Woodland Lake
2/23/2026 – Thanks to all of you that sent letters, attended the meetings and spoke directly to our elected officials. Today they voted for the PUD 5-2 (Patrick Michel and Rose Drouillard voted against the PUD). The OWL board is disappointed in this decision and remains committed to making sure that our lake and water quality stay top of mind.
2/19/2026 – Check out our new page dedicated to protecting our water quality from irresponsible development.
2/10/2026 – The 2nd reading for The Cove at Woodland Lake, will is scheduled for 2/23/26. Please plan to attend and voice your opposition to the plan. It will be at 6:30 pm at the Township Hall on Buno Road.
1/27/2026 – The Trustees voted 7-0 to move to the second reading. They believe managing as a PUD is their best way to manage the property. Trustees Patrick Michel (Supervisor) and Rose Drouilliard (Treasurer) expressed concerns, including the need to reduce the number of units, fewer docks (to reduce boat traffic), and concern over the condos in the wetlands. The second reading is scheduled 2/23/26 at 6:30 pm at the township hall on Buno Rd.
1/24/2026 – Press release urging Brighton Township Trustees to turn down PUD request.
1/18/2026 – Please see this page for more information and action items related to The Coves at Woodland Lake.
1/7/2026 – The Cove at Woodland Lake will be on the Brighton Township Trustee agenda on January 26th, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the Township Hall on Buno Road. Check your mailbox for a newsletter update. Not registered? Register below.
12/20/2025 – On Wednesday, the LCPC voted 6 -1 to deny the Brighton Township rezoning request from R2 to PUD. While this is certainly great news, it is very important to understand that the LCPC works in an advisory capacity only; their vote to deny is not binding on the township. See your inbox for more details.
Interested in being on the board? We will be holding elections. We have 8 positions up for election (or re-election). If you feel like you have time to contribute, we would love to see you volunteer. Send an email to info@woodlandlake.info
