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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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Can Log structures along the banks of Grass River deepen the channel?

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on May 8, 2013 by kcbabbMay 8, 2013

Community Informational Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:00 PM Grass River Natural Area Education Center 6500 Alden Highway A proposed pilot project; collaborating partners include… Antrim County Board of Commissioners Friends of Clam Lake Antrim Conservation District Grass River Natural … Continue reading →

Low, Lower, Lowest Water Ever!

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on April 5, 2013 by kcbabbApril 13, 2013

Find Out Why on May 6th in Boyne City LCA Forum Publicity Flyer With low water levels on everyone’s mind, the Lake Charlevoix Association is hosting a Low Water Forum on Monday May 6, at 6:30 pm in the Boyne … Continue reading →

TLA April ’13 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on April 5, 2013 by kcbabbApril 6, 2021

The April, 2013 Newsletter is now available: TLA News April 2013 This issue contains articles on the following topics: With his passing, longtime TLA member helps to ensure the future TLA Science Education Outreach Program Looking to the Future What … Continue reading →

Biodiversity Matters

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on March 4, 2013 by kcbabbMarch 4, 2013

Friday, February 22nd, 2013 marks one of the darkest days in Michigan’s natural history. That was the day Michigan’s Senate quietly passed S.B. 78 which specifically removed “Biodiversity” from the long held stated goals and policies by which our state … Continue reading →

Local Government & Watershed Protection Forum January 30, 2013

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on February 4, 2013 by kcbabbFebruary 4, 2013

On January 30, TLA, in collaboration with several other organizations (known collectively as the Elk River Chain of Lakes-Watershed Plan Implementation Team – or ERCOL-WPIT), participated in the second annual informational forum to update members of our local government entities … Continue reading →

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TLA January ’13 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on January 8, 2013 by kcbabbApril 6, 2021

The January, 2013 Newsletter is now available: TLA News January 2013 This issue contains articles on the following topics: Short’s to Short’s 2013 kayak paddle event: TLA volunteers needed Can the accumulation of sediment in Grass River be reduced? Samantha … Continue reading →

Fish Shelters Project, Oct. 26, 2012 Freshwater Summit Presentation

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on October 30, 2012 by kcbabbOctober 30, 2012

As of October 26, 2012, fish shelters were installed at 19 locations on five lakes in the Elk River Chain of Lakes, Intermediate Lake, Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake, Torch Lake, and Elk Lake. This presentation about the Fish Shelters Project, … Continue reading →

2012 Summer Intern Final Report

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on October 16, 2012 by kcbabbOctober 15, 2021

Here is the 2012 Summer Intern final report. The interns during 2012 were Sierra Kintigh and Alec Stilwell, both students at Bellaire High School, and Zachary Pedersen, an incoming first year student at Elk Rapids High School. Report: A WATER … Continue reading →

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Do you fish on Torch Lake?

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on October 15, 2012 by kcbabbOctober 15, 2012

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division is seeking your information about fishing on Torch Lake. As you are aware, Torch Lake is one of the most unique and valuable fishing opportunities in the State. Due to the size … Continue reading →

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TLA October ’12 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on October 5, 2012 by kcbabbApril 6, 2021

The October,  2012 Newsletter is now available: TLA News October 2012 This issue contains articles on the following topics: Letter from our new president, Tina Norris Fields Grass River Sedimentation Project: Stream Hydrology Experts Using High-Tech Instruments Effects of Aquatic … Continue reading →

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