What does LOLA do?

The Lake Orion Lake Association (LOLA) is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of Lake Orion for the health of its residents and its fish and wildlife through monitoring and education. Our activities are focused on preserving the natural amenities of the lake.

Lake Orion Algae & Weed Management SAD #2
Approval of the Lake Orion SAD #2 by Orion Township Board highlights the most significant undertaking ever by LOLA and the importance of having a strong lake association. Success was underscored by maintaining complete transparency throughout the process including preparation of Informational Packets announcing the SAD along with key information explaining the SAD in detail. This was followed by an Informational Meeting hosted by LOLA. Using area coordinators from our Neighborhood Weed Treatment Program, we were able to obtain the needed petition signatures in a thirty day period keeping the proposed SAD on track for implementation in 2015. We are very proud of this accomplishment and could not have done it without your support.
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No-Wake Buoy Program
The No-Wake Buoy Program was established in 1986 by LOLA to address lake resident concerns with protection of our shorelines from erosion due to boat wakes. There are seventeen No-Wake buoys in the LOLA fleet with locations approved by DNR permit. This program continues to be a LOLA commitment to Lake Orion. LOLA volunteers maintain the fleet including seasonal installation and removal of the buoys. Funding for the program comes from membership dues and Buoy-Buddy donations.
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Lake Orion Water Quality
LOLA participates in state-wide water quality monitoring program through the Michigan Lakes & Streams Association Cooperate Lakes Monitoring Program conducting seasonal water quality testing of Lake Orion’s water. Testing monitors water clarity and, chlorophyll and phosphorus levels in the lake. Results of these tests can be viewed here…
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CPR Training Classes
LOLA, in partnership with the Lake Orion Fire Department, is proud to present CPR training classes each year. We truly believe everyone should be CPR trained. Get your certification, or brush up your skills, and be ready to save a life! Be prepared. Be confident. Be a lifesaver.
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Boater Safety Classes
With one of our major concerns being lake safety, it is the ongoing wish of the LOLA board to continue our collaboration with the Oakland County Sheriff/Lake Orion PD to put on as many boater safety training classes as we can. We also hope to continue our cooperation with the Lake Orion Boat Club (LOBC) in taking on one of the most important functions we have, which is to do whatever we can to provide and safe and injury-free summer.
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Oakland County Sheriff Marine Division Boat Patrols
& Lake Orion Village Police Marine Unit
LOLA has been instrumental in coordinating with Orion Township and Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Marine Division, and the Lake Orion Village Police Marine Unit, to continue the marine patrols on Lake Orion.

Dragon On The Lake (DOTL) Lighted Boat Parade & Dragon Boat Races
LOLA is responsible for the Lighted Boat Parade which is the kickoff for the Dragon On The Lake (DOTL) weekend. LOLA also supports the Dragon Boat races by providing the safety patrols for the race area to assure that the boating spectators keep their boats in the viewing area. Many thanks to all of our sponsors for their support.