by Debbie Palmer | May 17, 2022 | Featured, General, Interviews
Hello fellow Lake Maxinkuckee environmentalists! My name is Mia Wagner, and I am a junior at the University of Notre Dame studying psychology and environmental sustainability. As a lifelong Hoosier from Indianapolis, I am a fan of the Pacers, Colts, and the Greatest...
by Debbie Palmer | May 1, 2022 | Newsletters
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by Debbie Palmer | Apr 20, 2022 | General, Water Quality, Watershed
Have you ever noticed the storm drains around town? If the answer is no, I can’t blame you. They are easy to overlook but perform an important function. A storm drain is a system of underground pipes designed to drain excess rain or surface water...
by Debbie Palmer | Apr 18, 2022 | Aquatic Vegetation, Lake Info, Water Quality
Last year, Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund (LMEF) paid for a survey of aquatic plants in the lake. The report showed a widespread infestation, encompassing approximately 32 acres, of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) at multiple locations. This compares...
by Debbie Palmer | Apr 1, 2022 | Newsletters
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by Debbie Palmer | Mar 25, 2022 | Featured, General, Watershed
Did you know that Marshall County has not one, but two, Augmented Reality Sandboxes to use for educational presentations? You may have seen one at a science center, museum or university but we have local access to two! One is at Marshall County SWCD and one is at our...
by Debbie Palmer | Mar 18, 2022 | Featured, General, Lake Info
I have been trying to write an article on fish for about a year. It has been a difficult piece for me because it is definitely not in my wheelhouse. Ask me about aquatic plants or nutrient loading and I’ll bore you to tears, but fish? I am like a...
by Debbie Palmer | Mar 15, 2022 | Featured, General, Watershed
Rainy April weather will soon be upon us. While the rain is beneficial to May flowers, it can also bring water issues. Standing water is more than just unsightly. It can kill your grass and plants, damage your home’s foundation and attract mosquitoes and other...
by Debbie Palmer | Mar 8, 2022 | Featured, General, Invasive Species
Photo by Donna Lewis As the mute swan population has exploded in the last few decades, so has the destruction of habitats attributed to their presence. What’s Not to Love About a Swan? Swans symbolize love, devotion, romance, clairvoyance, inner beauty, grace, and...
by Debbie Palmer | Feb 24, 2022 | Featured, General, Watershed
Photo courtesy of Jim Haist As most of you are aware, the Kline Levee was built in 1992 to prevent sediment and pollutants from moving from the Kline Wetland and surrounding watershed into the lake during storm events and periods of high water. Having outlived...
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