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.
True Blue News - July 2026 Edition
Imagine improving water quality, creating wildlife habitat, reducing yard work, and adding natural beauty to your shoreline—all by mowing a little less.
A No-Mow Zone is one of the easiest and most effective ways shoreline property owners can care for Torch Lake.
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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.”
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July 5, 2026
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