Empowering you to care for the Torch Lake Watershed

Torch Lake’s beauty is extraordinary and also fragile. That is why the work of the Torch Conservation Center has never been more urgent.

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Caring for Torch

Every season offers something new to appreciate about Torch – but also the same reminder:

We must take steps to care for the place we love.

Each year, more people visit, more development occurs, and more pressure is placed on our watershed.

At Torch Conservation Center, we’re committed to caring for this place we cherish, so its magic can be experienced by generations to come.

Join our efforts to make lake-friendly choices and actively care for the future of Torch Lake.

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Our Choices Matter

Once a month, take a minute to read a quick tip on lake-friendly living, delivered to your email inbox. Each True Blue News tip is easy to do! Plus, you’ll understand the science behind it. 

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True Blue News - June 2026 Edition

A lush, green lawn may look healthy, but traditional fertilizers can have unintended consequences for Torch Lake and the surrounding waterways.

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“I am proud to lead an organization that works to keep Torch Lake clean, clear and blue. TCC is about providing easy, everyday ways to preserve and protect Torch - to first-time visitors and long-time residents and landowners.”

Theresa Schurman, Executive Director
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Your gifts help us conserve land and care for water in our Torch Lake watershed.

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