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

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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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2015 Torch Lake Sandbar Study – Final

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on August 18, 2015 by kcbabbAugust 18, 2015

Here is the final 2015 Torch Lake Sandbar Study report, written by Becky Norris and Trish Narwold.

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TLA 49th Annual Meeting

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on August 18, 2015 by kcbabbAugust 18, 2015

Please join us Thursday, August 20 at 5:00 PM for TLA’s 49th Annual Meeting. The event will take place at the Summit Village Association’s Beach Club on Lake Bellaire, located at the intersection of Fisherman’s Paradise and North Lakes Roads. … Continue reading →

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ERCOL Watershed Town Hall Meetings

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on August 12, 2015 by kcbabbAugust 12, 2015

Town Hall meetings scheduled for August 12 & 13, aimed at gathering public input regarding the development of a Watershed Protection Plan for the Elk River Chain of Lakes. Once a final version of this Watershed Protection Plan has been … Continue reading →

Got Fish 2

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on August 5, 2015 by kcbabbAugust 5, 2015

Join us on Tuesday, August 11, at 5:00 at the Alden Depot Park to hear the latest news on all things FISH in the Antrim County Chain of Lakes: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking World Record Muskie! Joe Seeberge describes his … Continue reading →

Torch Lake Sand Bar Testing 4th of July, 2015

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on July 21, 2015 by kcbabbJuly 21, 2015

4th of July Weekend 2015 Sand Bar Water Quality Testing Results Three Lakes Association and Torch Lake Protection Alliance Prepared by Becky Norris and Trish Narwold July 20, 2015 Over the years, The Three Lakes Association and Torch Lake Protection … Continue reading →

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TLA July ’15 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on July 7, 2015 by kcbabbApril 6, 2021

The July, 2015 Newsletter is now available: TLA News July 2015. This issue contains articles on the following topics: Cherry Street Intermediate (Kalkaska Public Schools) Lego Robotics Club 2014-2015 Summary President’s Message Science Education Outreach Program 2014-15 Grants Spotlight Students and … Continue reading →

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