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THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION

Serving Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake and Torch Lake in Northwest Michigan

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Golden Brown Algae Update – February 2016

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on March 7, 2016 by kcbabbMarch 7, 2016

In late February, Three Lakes Association was asked to present to the Leelanau Clean Waters Group to update them on our Golden Brown Benthic Algae (GBA) research. A slide presentation was assembled by our Water Quality Committee. We have put … Continue reading →

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CLMP 2015 Water Quality Reports

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on March 7, 2016 by kcbabbMarch 7, 2016

The Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) reports for 2015 are now available and have been posted on our website: 3lakes.com/projects/cooperative-lakes-monitoring-program.  They show continuing high quality lake waters for our beautiful lakes. This is good news! The reports for all three … Continue reading →

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TLA January ’16 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on January 23, 2016 by kcbabbApril 6, 2021

The January, 2016 Newsletter is now available: TLA News JAN16. This issue contains articles on the following topics: Golden Brown Benthic Algae: 2015 Seasonal Growth President’s Message Quaggas Drift Inland From the Freshwater Seas The New Torch Conservation Center It Takes … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Requests Community Input

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on January 1, 2016 by kcbabbJanuary 1, 2016

Community Input Requested Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is requesting community participation in a brief organizational assessment survey. The responses to this survey will help the Watershed Council evaluate their effectiveness in reaching the community about protecting and preserving … Continue reading →

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Antrim County Parks Report

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on November 10, 2015 by kcbabbNovember 10, 2015

This report was authorized and funded by the Antrim County Board of Commissioners (BOC) in February of 2015. Mark Stone, the Operator of Dams was commissioned to perform the study and report back to the Board when completed. Here is the … Continue reading →

Antrim County Parks Presentation

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on October 31, 2015 by kcbabbOctober 31, 2015

TLA would like to share the following communication with its friends and members: Antrim County’s community has changed over the past few decades. How well have Antrim County’s recreation and conservation programs responded to that change? Are they meeting the … Continue reading →

TLA October ’15 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on October 14, 2015 by kcbabbApril 6, 2021

The October, 2015 Newsletter is now available: TLA News Oct 2015. This issue contains articles on the following topics: Golden Brown Benthic Algae in Torch Lake: Study Update President’s Message Interns Tackle EWM with Benthic Barriers Torch Lake Sandbar Study Letter to … Continue reading →

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Golden Brown Algae Water Sampling

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on September 2, 2015 by kcbabbOctober 14, 2015

These photos were taken Aug 31, 2015 on Torch Lake as part of TLA’s GBA-team’s initial use of two new techniques for collecting groundwater samples. Twelve Passive Diffuser Bags inside perforated PVC pipes (two diffuser bags per pipe), shown in the … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Editor of the Antrim Review

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on August 21, 2015 by kcbabbOctober 14, 2015

The following letter is addressed to the editor of the Antrim Review: To the Editor: Imagine the surprise of the Three Lakes Association volunteers studying the Golden Brown Algae blooms in Torch and other nearby lakes, when we encountered the … Continue reading →

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Annual Meeting Tonight – Location Update

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on August 20, 2015 by kcbabbAugust 20, 2015

The annual meeting and potluck dinner will be held in the building on the north side of the Summit Beach Club, not in the Pavillion, due to the high winds.

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