phrag·mi·tes (frăg-mī′tēz) Phragmites australis is an invasive, perennial tall grass most often found in wetlands or surrounding ponds and lakes. You can easily identify them by their tall heights – which can reach fifteen feet, and feathery seed...
I recently received a call from someone concerned about their neighbor using Roundup near the lake. Since this is the second call this summer, I thought it would be a good opportunity to share information on the topic. Roundup is the brand name for the...
Photo taken along north shore of the lake. I was recently asked what the bright green, gelatinous blobs on the rocks in the lake were. I welcome an opportunity to get out of the office and take a field trip, so I walked down to the lake to see for myself. Have...
Pictured: Naia Nikitaris, Teddy Nikitaris, Avarie Hart, Ethan Hart, Aubrey Forsythe, David Forsythe This has been an extremely busy summer and I’m looking forward to some down time after Labor Day. The Smithsonian WaterWays exhibit is finally here, which is amazing,...
In case you missed the Lake Maxinkuckee Association (LMA) presentation earlier this month, Captain Neal Wallace spoke about boating rules and regulations, and I spoke about the environmental impacts of boats. There was good conversation and I think everyone...
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