Robert R. Thalner established this Fund in 1997. Higgins Lake is known for its clear, pristine water and thus attracts tourists and seasonal visitors as well as locals. The Fund supports projects, activities or programs that protect, improve or increase appreciation of the natural environment and clean water of Higgins Lake.
$58,253.10 Granted
2024 – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 26-03 – $1,200.00 for Boating Safety Classes.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $500.00 for 2024 Limnological Assessment of Higgins Lake.
2023 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,000.00 for DASH Boat.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,000.00 for DASH Boat.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,000.00 for Limnology Assessment of Higgins Lake for 2023.
2022 – Gerrish Township – $4,700.00 for Carlos Park – Enhanced Parking.
2021 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $2,500.00 for DASH Boat.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $500.00 for Limnology Assessment.
2020 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $2,000.00 for Aquatic Invasive Species Survey.
2019 – Roscommon Area Public Schools – $1,542.00 for RHS Higgins Lake Water Quality Sampling & Analysis Program.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,540.00 for DASH Boat.
2018 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $2,000.00 for Greenbelt Program.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,495.00 for Water Quality / Contamination – MSU & U of M Study/Assessment.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $500.00 for DASH Boat.
2017 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,472.00 for Nutrient Reduction Initiative.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,465.00 for DASH Boat – Driver Assisted Suction Harvester.
2016 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $414.00 for Nutrient Reduction Initiative – Greenbelt.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $2,500.00 for DASH Boat.
2015 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $2,500.00 for Points of Interest Laminated Maps.
2014 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,145.00 for Web Site Creation.
2013 – Muskegon River Watershed Assembly – $2,150.00 for Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Washing.
2013 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,400.00 for HLF Awareness & Lake Steward Brochure.
2012 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,250.00 for Weed Removal Equipment.
2011 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,029.00 for Suction Harvester Maintenance.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 26-03 – $560.78 for Installation of Base Marine Radio Station.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,500.00 for Eradication of Eurasian Water Milfoil by Aqua Clean.
2010 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $1,643.00 for Eurasian Water Milfoil Suction Equipment – 2010 Fall Grant.
2009 – Roscommon Co. Sheriff’s Dept. – $1,500.00 for Ice Body Training & Recovery – Spring 2009 Grant.
2008 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $2,500.00 for Spray Wash Equipment for Boat Wash – 2008 Spring Grant.
Higgins Lake Foundation – $2,500.00 for Educational Materials – 2008 Winter Grant Cycle at Boat Wash Facility.
2007 – Roscommon Co. Sheriff’s Dept. – $2,500.00 for Dive Team Side Scan Sonar Equipment.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 16-03 – $1,691.49 for Laptop Computer & Projector for Boater Safety Classes.
2006 – Higgins Lake Foundation – $2,500.00 for Higgins Lake Watershed Signage Project.
Michigan Lakes and Streams Association – $400.00 for Sound Detection.
2005 – Huron Pines Resource & Conservation Development Council – $300.00 for Higgins Lake Shoreline Naturalization Workshop.
2004 – Huron Pines Resource & Conservation Development Council – $1,500.00 for Eurasian Water Milfoil Project.
2003 – Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake – $1,250.00 for Erosion Control Bio Logs Project.
To learn more about all of the funds at the Roscommon County Community Foundation please visit our Fund Directory.