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Spring Cleaning

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.

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Quagga Mussels in Torch Lake

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.

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