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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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2016 Fish Shelter Build

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on June 20, 2016 by tlainfoJune 20, 2016

In the last year of the five year DEQ permit to install fish shelters in the lower Elk River Chain of Lakes, volunteers came together on Friday June 17 and completed construction of a record number of ten hardwood crates … Continue reading →

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TLA April ’15 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on April 16, 2015 by tlainfoApril 6, 2021

The April, 2015 Newsletter is now available: TLA News April 2015. This issue contains articles on the following topics: Come to TLA Water Awareness Fair President’s Message Algae, Algae Everywhere: Why? Septic Systems Webinar Watershed 101 New Office Manager TCE … Continue reading →

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TLA October ’13 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on September 26, 2013 by tlainfoApril 6, 2021

The October, 2013 Newsletter is now available: TLA News October 2013 This issue contains articles on the following topics: Lake Levels and Our Dynamic Chain of Lakes President’s Message Bob Oswald – TLA Director Emeritus Spotlight on Leah Varga TLA’s … Continue reading →

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TLA at the Antrim County Fair

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on August 13, 2012 by tlainfoAugust 13, 2012

TLA set up shop at the Antrim County Fair August 9-11, 2012. Unofficial numbers show that over 2000 people attended. Environmental education was shared with young and old. The Fish Shelter project, Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) and the life of … Continue reading →

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Fish Shelters Project: June 2012 UPDATE

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on June 21, 2012 by tlainfoJune 21, 2012

A primary goal of the Fish Shelters Project is to improve the fishing in five lakes in the Elk River Chain of Lakes; Elk, Torch, Clam, Bellaire, and Intermediate Lakes. We also believe installing fish shelter may improve the fish … Continue reading →

TLA’s Mission Continues! Letter of Thanks from Mr. Atwood’s Rapid City Elementary Class

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on June 3, 2012 by tlainfoJune 3, 2012

Three Lakes Association Letter June 2012

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TLA April ’12 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on April 26, 2012 by tlainfoApril 6, 2021

The April, 2012 Newsletter is now available: TLA News Apr 2012 This issue contains articles on the following topics: Thank You Becky! Fish Shelters Project – On Schedule! Shorelines of Inland Lakes, A Very Important Aspect of Assessing Lakes Update: … Continue reading →

2011 Summer Internship Report: Grass River & Tributaries, Sedimentation Findings

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on February 12, 2012 by tlainfoMarch 29, 2012

Roger, Carrick, Erik, and David: TLA’s 2011 Interns The students worked with a team of TLA volunteers to gather some basic information about sediment entering Grass River from its three tributaries, Shanty Creek, Cold Creek, and Finch Creek.  The information gathered … Continue reading →

TLA January ’12 Newsletter

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on January 1, 2012 by tlainfoApril 6, 2021

Please click HERE to view TLA’s January 2012 Newsletter. This issue contains articles on the following topics: Announcement of a new Executive Director, Leslie Meyers TLA’s grants to local science teachers Possible solution to the TCE plume problem Lake Trout … Continue reading →

Presentations from Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed Meeting

THREE LAKES ASSOCIATION Posted on November 9, 2011 by tlainfoNovember 9, 2011

Click in the left image to download the presentation regarding fish fish shelters. Click on the right image to download the presentation regarding the Grass River restoration assessment.

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Three Lakes Association serves the Chain of Lakes Watershed in Antrim County, Michigan.

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P.O. Box 689
Bellaire, MI 49615

E-Mail address: 3lakes.info@gmail.com

Phone Number: 231-412-7551

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