JANUARY 2018 BEACON

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3 Editor 5 Commodore

7 Vice Commodore 9 Rear Commodore 10 Chaplain Art Brooks 13 Ancient Mariners

15 First Mates Mention & Flyers NA (FUTURE) Organization Chart 22 Calendar of Events NA (FUTURE) Weekend OD Schedule 24 Mainland Well Waiting List 25 Flag & BOD Contacts / Meeting Info 26 Membership Updates 28 Photos

31 BOD Meeting Minutes 36 Miscelaneous Flyers 38 Great Lakes Lake Levels 40 For Sale

Welcome one and all to 2018!! You may notice some new page layout in this and future editions. It’s not that I needed something to do and the old pages looked fine to me, but the files had been copied/edited/ pasted so many times that things were getting bollixed up a lot. Sometimes I’d spend more time matching fonts and sizes and making things crisp than I did anything else. Sometimes in any long term project the time comes to sever the beast at the neck and start over, so I did. I also started a new numbering convention so related things are placed together more efficiently. For the most part, it’s still the same, and I hope you like the new look and feel of the Beacon. As in the past, if you see something that looks like a link, blue underlined letters, it’s probably an active link, meaning you can just click on it and it’ll take you to the web page or open an email. The link to www.space.com below is an example, the blue underline doesn't show up well on this background, but click it anyway. There's also a page with lake level details, click the link on that one if you want to learn what really controls our lake levels. I've been getting this update since the 1970s an it's some pretty interesting stuff, now it's so much easier to access on line. This months cover honors an unusual lunar month here in January 2018. We'll have 2 full moons this month. The second is on the 31st and will be a Blue Moon, a Blood Moon, and a Super Moon. It will also feature a Total Lunar Eclipse, this is for me at least, something to celebrate, as I've said before, we don't get out much. Now with the Arctic Blast so far this season, there's a good chance for clear skies that night to enjoy the astrological festivities. The eclipse however, will be viewable only in the Southern Pacific Ocean, Australia, Asia, India, and some places I can't pronounce. For details click this link below, https://www.space.com/33786-lunar-eclipse-guide.html Despite the weather, the days are getting longer, we’ll gain about 2 minutes of daylight each day and spring’ll be here before we know it. For now, there’s a lot of work to be done planning and preparing all the activities at the club this year. I said a year ago that we were looking to make 2017 a most memorable good time for all, and with Pat and Nancy at the helm my prediction came to pass. Now it’s time to lend our time and efforts to Randy and Linda. There’s plenty of opportunity to get involved, we still need to fill some job slots. Let’s give them all the help we can, come to the club events, and bring friends and family. Together we’ll make 2018 as good a year as there’s ever been. Blue Skies Following Seas, Ron

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year As I write this article, Christmas is fast approaching and it allows us time to pause and reflect on the past year. We also give thanks for all that we have been blessed with such as Family, Friends and good times in 2017. With 2018 just days away, we can look forward to a new beginning, a new determination for better times ahead. Another chance to make a difference in our life and in the lives of others. Linda and I are both proud and humbled to be taking the helm as Commodore of the North Channel Yacht Club for this coming season. Looking back, there has been greatness and achievement in each and every Commodore that has led this Club throughout the years. I will do my upmost to uphold the standards that have been set and traditions that all of you have come to love about NCYC. That is my commitment to you and I hope you will work with me to make 2018 a year to remember. Please join me to experience the events held for your enjoyment and entertainment. I am excited to begin working with our new Board and Flag for 2018. The Club business continues even as the island sleeps through the winter months. It is remarkable to see the volunteerism of our membership going so strong. I will be sending a “Fan-out” shortly with the new Calendar of Events for 2018. Our membership Director, Debbie Siwek, will also be mailing the dues notices in the next several days also. Lastly, I hope you join Linda and me on January 20, 2018 at Villa Penna’s on Hayes in Sterling Heights for the Commodore’s Ball. I would be honored to have you celebrate with us in this annual gala event. Regards, Commodore Randy

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Welcome to 2018! Although we long for the warmer days, Marie and I love the Winter Holiday season. I hope that everyone had a chance to spend some quality time with their family and loved ones. NCYC 2018 will be in full swing starting with the Commodore’s Ball on January 20 th . Let’s welcome and honor Commodore Randy Pagel and his Lady Linda with our attendance at this stately event. I would like to acknowledge the 2018 leadership posts: Commodore Randy Pagel, First Mates President Josette Campbell and the Ancient Mariners President Archie Archibald. Thank you so much for your direction, dedication and selflessness. I also welcome the new Rear Commodore Bill Calihan along with the new board members: Tom Altobelli (BOD), Greg Brigman (Board Recorder) Ken Lipowski (Fleet Captain) and Debbie Siwek (BOD). I look forward to working with each of you and there is no doubt that we have a great team for 2018!!! Lastly, I would like to mention that the NCYC Board meetings will be held on the second Thursday of the Month at Penne Lane in Clinton Township, meeting starts at 7:00PM. For the summer months (June, July & August), they will be at NCYC. Please know that these are open meetings so feel free to come out and attend whether you would like to observe a meeting or if you have anything for the Good of the Order. As always, if you are unable to attend but would like your voice heard, please reach out to any Flag Officer or Director with your concerns or comments and they will be addressed during the meeting. V/C Ian Blackburn

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Terri and I hope all of you had a great Christmas holiday with family and friends and we wish all of you the very best in 2018. Our first big event of 2018 is just weeks away; NCYC’s Commodores Ball Honoring Commodore Randy Pagel and his Lady Linda. We look forward to another successful year, 2018, with Commodore Randy at the helm. I hope that if you are considering going to the Commodore’s ball that you get your tickets soon. Remember that “ Participation Brings Success to Organizations ”. A big thanks to our immediate Past Commodore Pat Carroll and his lady Nancy for a great and successful 2017. The club looks better than ever and is in great shape. Behind every good Commodore is a good Board. I am looking forward to working with Vice Commodore Ian Blackburn, the current Board of Directors as well as the new incoming Directors. We welcome Debbie Siwek, Tom Altobelli, and returning for another three-year term, Darryl Campbell and Ron Draper. Thanks goes out to our out-going Board Member Kim Miedema for all her hard work on the Board, all of her great photo’s that capture the heart and spirit of our club through photography and her great dedication to N C Y C. Also thank you to out-going board recorder Don Ruma, always on time and accurate. Even though the clubhouse is closed, the work continues. I am sure you read in the Commodore’s article about the window project and its progression. My last project as Harbor and grounds was to have three new ice cluster pilings installed along the sea wall of the east harbor. The clusters are there to protect our sea wall from damage in the winter. This job was completed in early December By Ron’s Marine Construction. We are currently in the process of acquiring a five-year permit to replace or improve our sea wall as needed. In closing I thank you, the membership, for your support. I look forward to serving as N C Y C’s Rear Commodore in 2018. -Bill Calihan

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NOTES FROM THE CHAPLAIN, ART BROOKS I would like to thank Ron Draper for filling in for me during my medical procedures. It is nice to have someone “ have your back” during adversities. Thank you Ron. Thank you also for the many thoughtful cards. Following are members and family members who were lost or who were ill. Larry and Adrienne Gierlowski’s son is very ill. He is going through chemotherapy at this time. Long time member, Tom Karasinski, passed away on October 14. Tom and his wife, Verna, (Boots) joined NCYC in 1979. Another long time member Betty Hewitt passed away on October 4th. Betty and her husband Jack, were active members from 1971-2007. On November 7, father of Dan Coburn passed away. On December 27th , Norma Riehl passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Norma and her deceased husband, Jim, also were long time members. Please remember these members in your thoughts and prayers.

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There were 8 people at the December Business Meeting. There were 28 people at the December luncheon at Terry’s Terrace Restaurant.

Next Business Meeting is Jan, 9th 2018 at the Moose Lodge at 1:00 P.M. The January 18 th 2018 Luncheon will be at Jimmy Dee’s 13820 N.Groesbeck Clinton Twp. at 1:00 P.M. The February 13th 2018 Business meeting is at the Moose Lodge at 1:00 P.M.

Fair Winds, Calm Seas Archie Archibald Ancient Mariners President

First Mates Mention January 2018

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!! We would like to take a minute to introduce and welcome the new First Mates Board of Directors for 2018 as follows: President Josette Campbell Vice President Shelley Sweier Recording Secretary Norma Frame Treasurer Sue Brooks Corresponding Secretary Ellen Alcazar Membership Director Colleen Hall Publicity Director Lisa Roath Social Director Colleen Braun Boatique Director Jill Romatz Past President Linda Pagel Additionally, we would like to recognize and thank Past President Linda Pagel and outgoing members Diane Corcoran, Recording Secretary, Cathy Jarvis, Membership Director and Diane French, Corresponding Secretary. Thank you ladies for your time, talent and dedication. Mark your Calendars for the First Mates Annual Fashion Show which will be held Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Barrister Gardens in St. Clair Shores.

Watch the Beacon for more details to follow. Our next meeting will be May 28, 2018 at NCYC. Respectfully, Lisa Roath 2018 First Mates Publicity Director

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Number of tickets ______________ @ $37 each. Total enclosed ______________ Name _______________________________ Phone Number __________________ Guest Names _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Reservations are being taken by Jill Romatz. Send this form and a check made payable to NCYC First Mates by Saturday, April 21, 2018 to: 28312 Emerald Ct. Chesterfield, MI 48047 rromatz69@comcast.net / 586-265-7793

Questions? Call Shelley Sweier, Chairperson 2018 First Mates Fashion Show 248-330-2141

NCYC First Mates Holiday Party

Officers were sworn in

The Snow Pile at Children’s

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Lots of great raffle prizes

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NCYC 2018 Weekday Managers

May 20-25

Rear Commadore Ian Blackburn

Dick and Vicky Raymond

May 28-June 1 Tony and Sharon Simion

Darryl and Josette Campbell

June 3-8

Debbie Siwek

Dick and Vicky Raymond

June 10-15

Ladies Week

Debbie Siwek

June 17-22

Tony and Kim Scicluna , Pat & Brigida Sullivan

Jerry and Irene Krist

June 24-29

Larry and Kim Miedema , Dennis and Ellen Alcazar

Ron and Colleen Braun

July 1-6

Bob and Brian Fringer

Dennis and Janet Pomeroy

July 8-13

Ron and Colleen Braun

Tim Grennan and Eileen McDonald

July 15-20

PC Rick and Jill Romatz

Art and Sue Brooks

July 22-27

Scott Goemmel & Michele LaComb Dale and Colleen Hall

July 29-Aug 3 John and Shelley Sweier

Frank and Diane Corcoran

Aug 5-10

PC Harley and Linda Burris , Al and Ruth Durand

PC Ken and Kay Smith

Aug 12 - 17

Leslie Leitch and Patty Mok

Scott and Nicole Greenfelder

Aug 19-24

John and Shelley Sweier

Jim and Linda Lutz

Aug 26-31

Commodore Randy & Linda Pagel

Kemp's, Romatz's and Marten's

Sept 3 - 7

Chris and Julie Strzyzewski

Jim and Sue Miles

Sept 9 - 14

MSU WEEK

Raymond's, Sweier's, Corcoran's and Frame's

Sept 16 - 21

OPEN

Sept 23 - 28

OPEN

Commadore's Cruise

Sept 30- Oct 5 Brian Malik and Lori Abry

McGregor's, Edgerly's, PC Tom & Judy McHugh

Please call Dick and Vicky Raymond @ 810.794.4850 if you can help us fill in support team members for week 3 and get your teams together to fill weeks 18, 19 and 20. Remeber it's more fun when two or three couples get together and enjoy a week on the island.

North Channel Yacht Club 2018 Calendar of Events January 20 Commodore’s Ball February 2 – 4 Edgerly/Malik Snowmobile Trip March 11 Blessing of the Fleet at Mariner’s Church March 9 - 11 ABYA Spring Rendezvous Midland April 14 Elite Brigade April 21 Elite Brigade April 28 Elite Brigade May 5 Elite Brigade (Steak Lunch) May 6 FASHION SHOW May 12 First Spring Work Party May 19 Second Spring Work Party May 25 – 28 Opening Weekend Fitting Out (OD: Tom Altobelli) 26 - First Mates Patio Party General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM Steer Roast Dinner – 6:00 PM 27 - Pride of Michigan Flag Raising Ceremony 1:00 PM Complimentary Luncheon following Ceremony Father Steve Blessing of the Fleet 3:00 PM June 1 - 3 June 8 – 10 June 10 – 15 June 15 – 17 June 21 June 22 -24 June 29 – July 1 July 6- 8 July 13 – 15 JULY 19 July 20 – 22 2 - ABYA Dinner Dance (OD: P/C Pat Carroll) Tiki Bar (OD: P/C Jim Angers) Ladies Week (OD: Debbie Siwek) RENDEZVOUS St. Clair (OD: P/C Edgar Atnip) ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB Kid’s Weekend Lisa Roath/Shelby Romatz (OD: Bob Carnaghi) Big Smoke (Don Ruma) & Surf/Turf Dinner (P/C Brian McEvoy) (OD: P/C Tom McHugh) Fourth of July Celebration (OD: Ron Draper) Ancient Mariners Horse Races (OD: Glenn Nixon) ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB FLOAT DOWN (OD: ?)

North Channel Yacht Club 2018 Calendar of Events July 27 – 29 RENDEZVOUS (OD: Dale Hall) Grosse Pointe Yacht Club August 3 – 5 Karaoke (OD: V/C Ian Blackburn) August 10 – 12 OPEN (OD: P/C McEvoy) AUGUST 16 ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB August 17 – 19 RENDEZVOUS (OD: Darryl Campbell) CLUB ISLAND August 24 – 26 POT LUCK Swan/ Pagel (OD: P/C Denise Huntley) August 31 – Sept. 3 Labor Day Weekend (OD: Scott Greenfelder) 1 - General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM Meet the Candidates P/C Beer Bust after Meeting hot dogs/hamburgers 2 - First Mates Dinner September 7 – 9 Commodore’s Golf Outing (OD: R/C Bill Calihan) September 10 ABYA GMM First Mates Dinner SEPTEMBER 13 ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB September 14 – 16 SMOKE ON THE WATER BBQ COOK OFF (OD: P/C Rick Romatz) September 21 – 23 OPEN (OD: Tom Martin) September 22 – 29 Commodore’s Cruise to the East Coast (OD:?) September 28 – 30 OPEN (OD:?) October 5 – 7 Haul Out Weekend (OD: Debbie Siwek) 6 - General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM 6 - Haul Out Dinner 7 - First Mates Haul Out Breakfast October 13 Fall Work Party October 20 Fall Work Party

MAINLAND WELL WAITING LIST

Updated June 8, 2017

JIM BUTLER (wells 2-6)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CHUCK STROH

DEBBIE SIWEK(wells 2-6) RUSS ADAMS TOM ALTOBELLI TOM MCHUGH DENNIS BIEL JOHN ANDERSON MICHAEL LINDEN FRANK CORCORAN TOM FORD

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

BRIAN ROATH HUNT TAYLOR

RANDY PAGEL (wells 2-6) LOU GAROFOLO (wells 2-6) BILL CALIHAN (wells 2-6)

RICHARD RAYMOND

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: THIS LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. Please contact the Transportation Director, Darryl Campbell for the current status of any well; or position of anyone on this list.

2017 WELL LEASES SENIORITY LIST Well No. Name Since 1 Ian Blackburn 4/3/14 2 Charles Herr 1992 3 Brian McEvoy 2008 4 Jeff Edgerly 2009 5 John Dickson 4/2/07 6 Terry Hart 4/26/11 7 Lou Garofolo 2012 8 Bob Marin 2003 9 Steve Marten 2013 10 Bill Hendricks 2006 11 Brian Maliik 6/7/14 12 Larry Malik 4/7/07 13 Ron Kemp 3/26/07 14 Mark Busch 5/10/11 15 Brent Malik 4/29/15 16 Ed Romantz 2004 17 Greg Criner 6/1/15 18 Dave Gronbach 2016 19 Keith McGregor 4/4/15 20 Donna Glick 2017

Membership update:

Interviews pending Here are the people on the waiting list for 2018! We look forward to welcoming them opening weekend!

Tom & Therese Adamowski Art & Mary Ashley Glenn & Jennifer Franklin Ron & Carrie Henry Stewart & Andrea Ireland David & Vicki Koch Tom & Denise Lisowski Gilbert& Kristin Palmer Sharon Sheroski Rodney Soenen & Bonnie Lang

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North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting 9 November 2017

Call to Order Commodore, Pat Carroll Commodore Pat Carroll called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The meeting was held at Rosie O’Grady’s. Roll Call R/C Ian Blackburn for Secretary, Glenn Nixon F LAG O FFICERS Present Absent Commodore Pat Carroll   Vice Commodore Randy Pagel   Rear Commodore Ian Blackburn   D IRECTORS Transportation Darryl Campbell   Harbor & Grounds Bill Calihan   Activities Tom Martin   Treasurer Brian Fringer   Publications Ron Draper   Secretary Glenn Nixon   EXCUSED Membership Kim Miedema   EXCUSED Supplies Dale Hall   Club House Scott Greenfelder   I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE P/C Chuck Stroh   EXCUSED A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Fleet Captain P/C Tom McHugh   Board Recorder Don Ruma   Pledge of Allegiance All Approval of Agenda All MOTION: Moved by Bill Calihan and seconded by Scott Greenfelder to approve the agenda. Motion Carried Approval of Meeting Minutes All MOTION: Moved by Darryl Campbell and seconded by Tom Martin to approve the 12 October 2017 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion Carried Commodore’s Comments Commodore, Pat Carroll This is our last meeting to accomplish business; we have a few things to discuss: the manager’s apartment, work or pay, and insurance. Next month we’ll have a dinner for the board after a short meeting. Vice-Commodore’s Comments Vice Commodore, Randy Pagel The new windows were delivered to the club yesterday. The installation will start tomorrow and should be complete by the end of the day on Saturday. One window is backordered, and we may have it by

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tomorrow. I want to thank P/C Scott Bell, Bill Calihan, Ron Kemp, Ed Romatz, John Sweier and John Lutz for helping get the windows from the mainland to the island. They were considerably heavier than they looked. Rear-Commodore’s Comments Rear Commodore, Ian Blackburn I’d like to thank everybody for their efforts to close up the club for the winter. We’re on the home stretch for 2017. There are a few tasks that weren’t completed, such as by-law changes. Let’s make sure that we’re ready to hit the ground running in 2018 to get the committees in place to finish those efforts. Financial Report Treasurer, Brian Fringer The financial report was distributed via e-mail prior to the meeting and summarized. October 2017 revenue was $ 32,000 which included the $10,000 donation from the First Mates. The inventory and gift cards have been adjusted, and we’re up about $16,000 over last year. A few events remain to be reconciled. MOTION: Moved by Scott Greenfelder and seconded by Bill Calihan to approve the Financial Report. Motion Carried ABYA Report P/C Chuck Stroh Absent – No Report Correspondence All The ABYA requested that the Spring Dinner Dance be held at NCYC the weekend of June 1 ST in 2018. Official approval will be deferred to the 2018 Board of Directors. CURRENT BUSINESS Activities – Tom Martin One more activity needs to be finalized; it will be ready for the December meeting. Club House – Scott Greenfelder The clubhouse is closed. There is about 80 ft 2 of tile that needs to be installed. Harbor & Grounds – Bill Calihan All of the winterization is complete. There was significant damage to the sprinkler system. The weed control company requested a deposit for the State of Michigan permit for next year; Bill will send them a check. Ron’s Marine was contracted to do the ice clusters. The Robison seawall was inspected; a quote to install 112 feet of seawall (including drains) can be installed next fall for $32,368. Membership – Kim Miedema Two members that took advantage of the split initiation fee paid off their balance this month. Publications – Ron Draper No Report

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Secretary – Glenn Nixon Absent – No Report Supplies – Dale Hall The Coca-Cola is winterized; the liquor is inventoried and stored, and we’re getting a quote to add new taps for wine. Transportation – Darryl Campbell Fin 1 and Fin 2 are out of the water. Fin 3 will remain in the water until the windows are complete. Signs were ordered for the parking lot to deter outside traffic. Fleet Captain – P/C Tom McHugh No Report NEW BUSINESS Manager’s Apartment Policy : Scott Greenfelder Draft wording for the revision of the Manager’s Apartment Policy was distributed, read, discussed and adjusted to read: The manager’s apartment may only be used by the on-duty week day manager or the weekend OD from the start to finish of their shift. The current manager or OD has first right of refusal to occupy the manager’s apartment. No other use of the manager’s apartment will be allowed. MOTION: Moved by Bill Calihan and seconded by Ron Draper to approve the Manager’s Apartment Policy revision as stated above. Motion Carried Work or Pay : All Correspondence was distributed to the board prior to the meeting regarding Pete & Pam Poirier and Chuck Penzien. The board discussed that their work party hours would be waived this year. MOTION: Moved by R/C Ian Blackburn and seconded by Bill Calihan to waive Pete & Pam Poirier’s work party hours for 2017 due to miscommunication, and that we send a certified letter explaining that hosting an outside rendezvous at the club does not qualify as an event in future in accordance with NCYC Policies and By-Laws. Motion Carried MOTION: Moved by Bill Calihan and seconded by Scott Greenfelder to waive Chuck Penzien’s work party hours for 2017. Motion Carried Insurance Committee Report : P/C Tom McHugh Insurance can be maintained for the building and grounds (as in the past for $2.4 M) at a cost of $26,000 per year. The mechanical equipment (compressors, a/c units, etc.) can be added on for an additional $750 per year. The board discussed getting an appraisal to ensure that our coverage is adequate to replace our building; the independent appraiser is experienced in appraising island properties and yacht clubs. MOTION: Moved by Bill Calihan and seconded by Ron Draper to spend $2200 for an updated appraisal to cover replacement cost. Motion Carried MOTION: Moved by Scott Greenfelder and seconded by Darryl Campbell to authorize insurance payment for the building and grounds at the current value for up to $27,000. Motion Carried

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Member of the Month MOTION: Moved by V/C Randy Pagel and seconded by R/C Ian Blackburn for Tim and Paula O’Brien to be named Member(s) of the Month. Motion Carried Good of the Order Scott Greenfelder mentioned that a new air compressor was donated to winterize the clubhouse by an unidentified member. Adjournment MOTION: Moved by Ron Draper and seconded by Tom Martin to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Next Meeting Date and Time: Thursday, 14 December 2017, 7:00 p.m. Location: Rosie O’Grady’s.

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+ 0.9

AVERAGE **

1985

+ 2

+ 0.6

MAXIMUM **

1985

1973

1934

MINIMUM **

1936

1934

+ 0.3

1926

1934

1926

CHART DATUM 572.3 FEET (174.4 METERS)

1934

1964

1934

The levels on the hydrographs are shown in both feet and meters above (+) or below (-) Chart Datum. Chart Datum, also known as Low Water Datum, is a reference plane on each lake to which water depth and Federal navigation improvement depths on navigation charts are referred. Ô All elevations and plots shown in this bulletin are referenced to International Great Lakes Datum 1985 (IGLD 1985). IGLD 1985 has its zero base at Rimouski, Quebec near the mouth of the St. Lawrence River (approximate sea level).

LAKE ST. CLAIR

1934

-1

-0.3

1926

1936

15 DEC

2016

2017

2018

Ft.

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

+ 6

+ 1.8

1986

1985

+ 5

+ 1.5

1986

1987

1986

1987

+ 4

+ 1.2

+ 3

+ 0.9

NOVEMBER MEAN LAKE LEVELS

+ 2

+ 0.6

ELEVATIONS REFERENCED TO THE CHART DATUM OF EACH RESPECTIVE LAKE (IGLD 1985)

+ 0.3

Superior

Mich- Huron

St. Clair

Erie

Ontario

1934

CHART DATUM 569.2 FEET (173.5 METERS)

1934

* 2017

Ft.

602.95

580.22

575.59

572.38

245.60

1934

LAKE ERIE

1935

1934

1936

183.78

176.85

175.44

174.46

74.86

-1

-0.3

2016

Ft.

602.33

579.36

574.77

571.72

244.36

183.59

176.59

175.19

174.26

74.48

Ft.

603.31

581.96

576.84

573.65

246.65

15 DEC

2016

2017

2018

Ft.

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

** MAX.

183.89

177.38

175.82

174.85

75.18

1952

Yr.

1985

1986

1945

1973

+ 5

+ 1.5

1947

1973

1947

Ft.

600.43

576.28

571.46

568.24

241.96

1947

1952

+ 4

+ 1.2

** MIN.

183.01

175.65

174.18

173.20

73.75

1952

1945

1946

Yr.

1925

1964

1934

+ 3

+ 0.9

** AVG.

Ft.

601.94

578.67

573.85

570.87

244.52

+ 2

+ 0.6

183.47

176.38

174.91

174.00

74.53

* provisional ** Average, Maximum and Minimum for period 1918-2016

+ 0.3

1935

1934

1935

CHART DATUM 243.3 FEET (74.2 METERS)

1935

1934

1935

LAKE ONTARIO

1934

-1

-0.3

1934

1935

1936

1934

Information

Recorded water levels in this bulletin are derived from a representative network of water level gages on each lake (see cover map). Providers of these data are the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, National Ocean Service, and Integrated Science Data Management, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. The Detroit District, Corps of Engineers and Environment Canada derive historic and projected lake levels under the auspices of the Coordinating Committee on Great Lakes Basic Hydraulic and Hydrologic Data. This bulletin is produced monthly as a public service. The Corps also, on a weekly basis publishes online the Great Lakes, Connecting Channels and St. Lawrence River Water Levels and Depths , which provides a forecast of depths in the connecting rivers between the Great Lakes and the International Section of the St. Lawrence River. This Monthly Bulletin of the Lake Levels for the Great Lake s may be obtained free of charge by writing to the address shown on the front cover, by calling (313) 226-6442 or emailing hhpm@usace.army.mil. Notices of change of address should include the name of the publication. This information is available on the internet at http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/GreatLakesInformation.aspx . According to preliminary estimates, basin-wide precipitation was near average for the basin as a whole during November, but Lake Michigan-Huron and Lake Ontario both received below average precipitation. Lake Erie received the most precipitation with estimates at 143% of its average November precipitation and Lake Michigan- Huron received the least rainfall at only 83% of its November average. Over the last 12 months, the total rainfall has been slightly above average for the Great Lakes basin. Net basin supply was above average for Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Lake outflows in November were above average for all lakes. All of the lakes were above their November long-term average water levels. From October to November, all of the lakes experienced a decline of about an inch, except for Lake Ontario, which remained the same. This November’s levels were 7 to 15 inches above last year’s November level. All of the lakes are below their record high levels. Lake Superior is only 4 inches below its record high November level set in 1985. The other lakes are 13 to 21 inches below their record high November levels. All of the lakes remain above their long-term averages by 12 to 21 inches. Great Lakes Basin Hydrology November 2017

PRELIMINARY PRECIPITATION (INCHES)

November

12-Month Comparison

BASIN

Average

% of Average

Last 12 months

2017

Diff.

(1900-2014)

Superior

2.55 2.30 4.10 2.98

2.48 2.77 2.86 3.16

0.07 -0.47

103

34.15 35.85 37.45 42.19

30.52 32.57 35.65 35.87

3.63 3.28 1.80 6.32

112 110 105 118

Michigan-Huron

Erie

1.24 143

Ontario

-0.18

Great Lakes

2.69

2.75

-0.06

36.38

32.76

3.62

111

November Net Basin Supplies 1 (cfs)

November Outflows 2 (cfs)

LAKE

Average 3 (1900-2008)

Average (1900-2008)

2017

Superior

6,000

17,000

111,000

78,000

Michigan-Huron

14,000

40,000

216,000

190,000

Erie

19,000 58,000

-2,000

240,000 300,000

201,000 239,000

Ontario

20,000

Notes: Values (excluding averages) are based on preliminary computations; cfs denotes cubic feet per second. 1 Net basin supply is the net result of precipitation falling on the lake, runoff from precipitation falling on the land which flows to the lake, and evaporation from the lake. Negative net basin supply denotes evaporation exceeded runoff and precipitation. The net total supply can be found by adding the net basin supply and the outflow from the upstream lake. 2 Does not include diversions. 3 Lake Ontario average water supplies and average outflows are based on period of record 1900-2005

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