xeriscaping–a method of landscaping that uses plants that are well adapted to the local area and are drought-resistant. Xeriscaping is becoming more popular as a way of saving water at home. More on xeriscaping: http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/xeriscaping.html Perlman, H. (n.d.). Water Science Glossary … Continue reading →
perennial yield – maximum quantity of water that can be annually withdrawn from a groundwater basin over a long period of time (during which water supply conditions approximate average conditions) without developing an overdraft condition Glossary of Water Terminology. (2015, … Continue reading →
The TLA SEOP Grant Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-2018 school year. Information on the application process can be found under: 2017-2018 SEOP Grants – Overview
Continue reading →non-point source (NPS) pollution–pollution discharged over a wide land area, not from one specific location. These are forms of diffuse pollution caused by sediment, nutrients, organic and toxic substances originating from land-use activities, which are carried to lakes and streams … Continue reading →
On October 28, Becky Norris presented information on the Golden Brown Algae (GBA) study to the Freshwater Summit. Here are the slides and her notes exlaining the slides: GBA Freshwater Summit Presentation 10-28-2016 GBA Freshwater Summit notes
Continue reading →Thank you to all of the Three Lakes Association members who assisted last year with the first Paddle Antrim Festival. It was a wonderful success and the support of all those in the community including many Three Lakes Association members … Continue reading →
We want to share this information with all our members and friends: Paddle Antrim is leading the effort to create and market a new non-motorized water trail through the Chain of Lakes. A water trail is a designated route along … Continue reading →
Please join us on July 14, at 5:30 pm at the Kearney Township Hall (4820 Aero Park Drive, Bellaire) for an update on the Golden Brown Benthic Algae which has become increasingly visible in our lakes. Golden Brown Benthic algae … Continue reading →
Help us celebrate 50 years of swimming with the fish! August 11, 2016, 5:30pm Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire Room 5780 Shanty Creek Rd Bellaire, MI 49615 Advance Reservations Required $40 per person Reservation deadline was August 4.
Continue reading →On May 14, 2015, Antrim County Commissioners authorized $250,000 in matching funds toward substantial funding from Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to install a package of improvements in the Mancelona Water & Sewer Authority’s public water system. The purpose … Continue reading →