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Aquatic Vegetation Report – Part II
Earlier this month I wrote an article about the aquatic vegetation issue in Lake Maxinkuckee. Aquatic Weed Control completed a survey, which gave us a good idea of what we are dealing with and how to control invasive plants, specifically Eurasian...
Phenology – Nature’s Calendar
phenology [fəˈnäləjē] NOUN the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. According to the USA National Phenology Network website: Phenology is a key component of life on earth. Many birds time...
Aquatic Vegetation Report 2021
Photo: Full rake of Starry Stonewort pulled from Lake Maxinkuckee Last year I wrote an article about the role that aquatic plants play in a healthy lake. Benefits of Aquatic Plants Starry StonewortNitellopsis obtusa Provide Habitat and Food for Fish and Wildlife...
Lake Turnover and Why It Matters
I wrote an article in spring 2020 explaining lake turnover. It’s one thing to know that Lake Maxinkuckee is a dimictic lake, meaning it turns over two times per year with the seasonal temperature changes of spring and fall, but have you considered why that matters?...
More Blog posts
Aquatic Vegetation Report – Part II
Earlier this month I wrote an article about the aquatic vegetation issue in Lake Maxinkuckee. Aquatic Weed Control completed a survey, which gave us a good idea of what we are dealing with and how to control invasive plants, specifically Eurasian...
Phenology – Nature’s Calendar
phenology [fəˈnäləjē] NOUN the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. According to the USA National Phenology Network website: Phenology is a key component of life on earth. Many birds time...
Aquatic Vegetation Report 2021
Photo: Full rake of Starry Stonewort pulled from Lake Maxinkuckee Last year I wrote an article about the role that aquatic plants play in a healthy lake. Benefits of Aquatic Plants Starry StonewortNitellopsis obtusa Provide Habitat and Food for Fish and Wildlife...
Lake Turnover and Why It Matters
I wrote an article in spring 2020 explaining lake turnover. It’s one thing to know that Lake Maxinkuckee is a dimictic lake, meaning it turns over two times per year with the seasonal temperature changes of spring and fall, but have you considered why that matters?...
Are You a Waiter or a Writer?
If you wait for inspiration to write you're not a writer, you're a waiter.Dan Poynter I was talking with someone recently about articles for this blog when he shared a great idea. "Why not invite other people to submit articles?" I typically write articles dealing...
The Vonnegut Legacy Continues
One of the perks of my job is meeting so many of you, whose families have been coming to Lake Maxinkuckee for generations. I see the deep connection you have and how much you all care about the lake. It makes my job easier and more enjoyable knowing I have a...
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