Resources & Updates

Join the Wixom Lake Association! Attend social events and fundraisers and donate. Stay up to date on FLTF news. Contact government officials to gain their support. Visit Restore the Lakes for more information.

Four Lakes Task Force currently estimates that the lake will return in 2028. Sign up for their weekly news flashes to stay up to date on restoration progress.

The Four Lakes Special Assessment District (SAD) is an established geographic boundary of waterfront properties along or near Secord, Smallwood, Wixom and Sanford lakes and “backlot” properties with dedicated (private easement) access. Under Part 307, a county board may determine by resolution that the whole or a part of the cost of a project to establish and maintain a normal level for an inland lake shall be defrayed by special assessments. Every property owner in the SAD will have an annual assessment added to their winter tax bill. Please see the FLTF SAD page for up-to-date information.

Four Lakes Task Force is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization managed and operated by lake residents and industry experts. It serves as a "Delegated Authority" for Midland and Gladwin counties to administer and oversee the maintenance and operations of Secord, Smallwood, Wixom/Edenville and Sanford lakes and dams so the lake communities can enjoy the water long into the future.

Property owners are permitted to mow or weed whack vegetation up to 40 feet out from their property line as long as they follow guidelines from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Any vegetation and brush that is cut must be removed from the lakebottom. STUMP ROOTS CANNOT BE DUG UP AND REMOVED. See a full list of guidelines here.