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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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Freshwater Summit GBA Presentation 10-28-2016

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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

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TLA October ’16 Newsletter

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The October, 2016 Newsletter is now available: TLA October 2016 Quarterly. This issue contains articles on the following topics: Large Woody Debris (LWD) 2016 President’s Message – Just Add Water New Directors TLA Apparel Become a Michigan Shoreland Steward to protect … Continue reading →

TLA July ’16 Newsletter

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The July, 2016 Newsletter is now available: TLA July 2016 Quarterly. This issue contains articles on the following topics: Science Education Outreach Program (SEOP) President’s Message Congratulations to Three Lakes Association from the Antrim Conservation District – Celebrating 50 years! Here’s … Continue reading →

Paddle Antrim Festival

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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 →

Chain of Lakes Water Trail

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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 →

Golden Brown Algae Update – July 14, 2016

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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 →

TLA 50th Anniversary and Annual Meeting

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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.

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TCE Plume: Antrim County’s support for corrective actions

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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 →

2016 Fish Shelter Build

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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 →

Torch Lake Protection Alliance (TLPA) Lawsuit Prevails

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We wanted to share this great news with all of our friends and members! Torch Lake Protection Alliance (TLPA) prevails in its lawsuit against the promoters of the Torch Lake Party Bash. Here is the TLPA Press Release 6-8-16.

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

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Three Lakes Association is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Your dues and other contributions are tax deductible. We accept credit cards or check via US Mail.

Three Lakes Association
P.O. Box 689
Bellaire, MI 49615

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

Phone Number: 231-412-7551

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