Home | Higgins Lake | Property Owners' Association Detroit Point 2007 Since its formation in 1935 the Higgins Lake Property Owners Association HLPOA has been involved in efforts to protect preserve and enhance the quality of Higgins Lake and its surrounding watershed. Over the years the organization and its members have been involved in activities such as water quality testing control of invasive aquatic species reduction of shoreline erosion and promotion of greenbelts environmental education opportunities for area students and collaboration on projects with the Higgins Lake Foundation Huron Pines United States Geological Survey Michigan Lakes Streams Association and local government boards and agencies. The Higgins Lake Property Owners Association invites Higgins Lake riparians to join one of the oldest lake associations in Michigan formed in 1935. The purpose of the HLPOA in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation is to The Association is richer for having members whose relatives were among the founding members of the HLPOA as well as families who are just beginning their lake histories.