Three Lakes Association

Three Lakes Association Minutes August 12, 2008 Board Meeting

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TLA June 2008 Newsletter

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Proposed Michigan Water Withdrawal legislation: House Bills YES, Senate Bills NO

As encouraged by the Great Lakes, Great Michigan Coalition, Three Lakes Association is again being encouraged to call and/or send an e-mail note to your legislators regarding the proposed packages of bills in the House and Senate aimed at protecting Michigan groundwater, because votes and committee actions are scheduled this week. See below for a one-page list of the FINAL FOUR POINTS of public policy that could be accomplished by passing the package of House Bills and defeating the Senate Bills.

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Torch Lake Shoreline Greenbelt Survey, Summary Report, May 12, 2008

A 10-page summary report documenting the nature of the shoreline greenbelt in front of the 1752 parcels of private and public properties on Torch Lake was released on May 12, 2008. To access a copy of the summary report click HERE. This survey was conducted by The Watershed Center with a DEQ grant and volunteers from Three Lakes Association and Torch Lake Protective Alliance. Although more than one third of the shoreline is in its natural conditions and about 10% of greenbelt buffer is in “excellent” condition, 81 sites were identified with “severe erosion”. Findings from this survey are being presented at meetings of township boards. Follow-up initiatives may include educational campaigns and a determination of the opportunities for stormwater detention basins along county roads where runoff drains directly into the lake through large 10″ drains.

Flyers Added

Flyers have been added to several upcoming events. Check out the Calendar for updated information.

TLA March 2008 Newsletter

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Michigan’s Proposed Water Withdrawal Legislation

Issue: Michigan’s Proposed Water Withdrawal Legislation

Three Lakes Association is concerned about the potential for abusive water withdrawals from groundwater in the State, especially if the withdrawals are from those aquifers that may affect the Elk River Chain of Lakes, a 500 square mile watershed.

We strongly support the passage of a package of House Bills (HB 5065 to 5073), which would provide adequate protection of groundwater while still enabling reasonable withdrawals for agriculture and industry. Passage of water withdrawal legislation would set the stage for passage of the Great Lakes Basin Compact. This Compact is based on a proposed agreement between the states and provinces within the Great Lakes Basin for protecting this water from abusive withdrawals and diversions.
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Antrim County Commissioners Resolution Concerning Water Quality Protection Initiatives