Three Lakes Association

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Beautiful evening.
Caught the evening beauty of Lake Bellaire and Torch Lake.
Share your beautiful shots!!

10/09/2026

This can be an excellent opportunity to get information!!

10/08/2026

While our latest True Blue News talks about the benefits of using leaves for mulch, they can also cause issues if they enter the lake. As beautiful as fall can be, those colorful leaves can cause big problems once they hit the water. When leaves wash into Torch Lake or nearby streams, they break down and release nutrients that can lead to algae growth, cloudy water, and harm to aquatic life.

✅ Rake leaves away from shorelines
✅ Compost them or use as mulch
✅ Keep storm drains clear

Small actions make a big difference!

10/07/2026

Camp has been featured in the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Fall Landscript. Enjoy!

https://www.gtrlc.org/landscripts/2026-fall-landscript/

10/07/2026

special planning & zoning meeting - November 4th at 7pm

10/06/2026

* SEASONAL WATER LEVEL DRAW DOWN NOTICE* Hello everyone and I hope you all are enjoying the lovely fall weather we're having! This is just a notice to let everyone know that we are going to begin to draw down to the winter water levels starting on *OCTOBER 12th, 2026*

This means we will be opening all of the gates to the FULLY OPEN positions until the late spring of 2027 when we begin to ramp up for the summer season. Please view this notice as a reminder to remove your boats if possible as we will be dropping water levels in the UPPER Chain of Lakes.

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions either via the dams page with Antrim County or here on messenger and will do our best to answer them!

Enjoy the Fall colors everyone!

10/03/2026

Fall, when we see how beautiful change can be.

October settles in around the lakes with that familiar shift in color and light. The shoreline begins to glow with early reds and golds, and the water deepens into its autumn blue. The air carries that first real hint of the season changing, and the hills around the lake start to show their layers one tree at a time.

It’s a month that reminds us how closely the lake and the land move together. Trails, hillsides, and every stretch of shoreline take on their own character as the colors build. Whether you’re out walking, watching the leaves turn across the water, or simply taking in the calm of a fall afternoon, October has a way of bringing people back to the beauty of living here.

Here’s to a new month and all the changes it brings.

Photo courtesy of GRNA.

10/03/2026

This is an awesome program.
They have weekly online courses but you can watch them/do them at your own pace. The course is available for you to do and review for weeks after the six weeks.

Registration is now open for the award-winning Introduction to Lakes Online course from Michigan State University Extension! Offered once a year, this six-week online class is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of inland lakes including lakefront property owners, concerned residents, local leaders, and decision-makers. 🌊 🐟

Led by MSU Extension experts and state agency professionals, the course explores a variety of topics, including lake ecology, watershed management, shoreline protection, aquatic plants, Michigan water law, and community engagement.

The 2027 program begins January 26 and runs through March 19. The registration deadline is January 29, 2027.

Ready to dive in? Learn more and register at www.canr.msu.edu/lakesonline.

10/02/2026

The more we know, the more we care and the more we can do!

Registration is open for the 2026 Annual MiCorps Conference!

Join MiCorps volunteers, partners, and aquatic professionals from across Michigan on November 5–6 at the Delta Hotels Muskegon Convention Center. The conference is a chance to stay up to date on lake and stream monitoring methods, connect with others doing this work, and celebrate another year of volunteer monitoring across the state.

This year’s agenda includes optional Thursday pre-conference activities, a welcome reception, MiCorps updates, a keynote on the Muskegon Lake Watershed, volunteer and grantee recognition, breakout sessions, panels, networking, and workshops.

Registration is open through October 23. Learn more and register here: https://www.micorps.net/events/conference/2026