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Spring Cleaning
As you tackle your spring cleaning list, it’s important to remember that what we use inside our homes can make its way outside… and eventually into the Torch Lake Watershed.
Quagga Mussels in Torch Lake
Torch Lake is known for its incredible clarity and beauty—but beneath the surface, a tiny invasive species is quietly reshaping the ecosystem: the quagga mussel.
The Birds of Torch Lake: Our Year-Round Neighbors
True Blue News – February 2026 EditionTorch Lake is alive with birds even in the quietest winter months. Some species stay with us year-round, quietly working behind the scenes to keep our...
10 Great Things To Know About Your Lake In Winter
Your lake is a very different place when encased in ice for the winter, but it’s still very much a living system with many mysteries to explore. . . Here are ten things you may not know about the life of a frozen lake.
Protect the Health of Torch Lake – Conserve Your Land!
What Lake Love Looks Like:
Follow these simple steps to protect the clear blue waters of Torch Lake:
Step 1. Maintain your land in its natural condition.
Step 2. Consider a conservation easement for your land. . .
What’s Good for your Health and Torch Lake? Trees
Plant trees every year to invest in your property and the health of Torch Lake!
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