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Lake Level Orders Updated for Grand Lake and Lake Esau
On December 22, 2025, the 53rd Circuit Court granted Presque Isle County's Petitions to Amend the Lake Level Orders for Grand Lake and Lake Esau. What This Means for Property Owners Grand Lake The amended Grand Lake - Lake Level Order does the following: Updates the survey datum used to measure the lake level to NAVD88 Clarifies that the legal lake level may be subject to reasonable variations due to construction work, weather or natural conditions, and/or permitted operati
2 days ago
Grand Lake Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration & Vacating Prior Order
Judge Gildner's order granting motion for reconsideration and vacating the prior order for Grand Lake.
Dec 29, 2025
Order Decision for Petition to Amend Lake Level Order for Grand Lake
View the below PDF with Judge Kimberly Gildner’s decision on Grand Lake.
Nov 10, 2025
Grand Lake Notice of Reconvened Hearing to Amend Lake Level Order
Download/view the notice below.
Oct 13, 2025
County Removes Water Banking from Proposed Amendments to Grand Lake - Lake Level Order
Following feedback from property owners indicating concerns with the previously proposed water banking on Grand Lake, and discussions with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the County has decided that it will NOT request any authorization for water banking at the upcoming Circuit Court hearing for Grand Lake.
Sep 18, 2025


Grand Lake and Lake Esau Public Informational Meeting 8/15
The Presque Isle County Drain Commissioner held a public informational meeting on August 15, 2025 to provide property owners with...
Aug 21, 2025
Circuit Court Hearing for Grand Lake on September 22, 2025
A petition dated July 14, 2025 was filed with the Presque Isle County Circuit Court to amend the lake level order for Grand Lake. The...
Jul 22, 2025
Order Setting Hearing to Amend Lake Level Order for Grand Lake
Download/view the order to set hearing below.
Jul 15, 2025
Petition to Amend Lake Level Order for Grand Lake
View/download the petition to amend lake level order for Grand Lake.
Jul 13, 2025


Grand Lake & Lake Esau Public Meeting 1-16-25
Presque Isle County is in the process of updating the lake level orders and establishing lake level special assessment districts for...
Dec 10, 2024
Lake Level Order for Grand Lake Established in 1953
Read the Circuit Court Grand Lake Lake Order for the County of Presque Isle established October 19, 1953 by downloading the PDF below.
Nov 11, 2024
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