Lake Turnover and Why It Matters

Lake Turnover and Why It Matters

by | Oct 20, 2021 | Featured, Lake Info

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...
Are You a Waiter or a Writer?

Are You a Waiter or a Writer?

by | Sep 17, 2021 | Featured, General

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...
The Vonnegut Legacy Continues

The Vonnegut Legacy Continues

by | Aug 24, 2021 | Featured, General, Interviews

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...
Let’s Talk About Snakes

Let’s Talk About Snakes

by | Jul 16, 2021 | Featured, General, Lake Info

photo courtesy of Dave Gibson I am always looking for topics for blog articles and often inspiration comes in the form of, what I call, citizen concerns.  I recently received three inquiries regarding snakes, which I know nothing about. I decided if three people...
Lake Maxinkuckee’s Annual Check-Up

Lake Maxinkuckee’s Annual Check-Up

by | Jul 7, 2021 | Featured, Water Quality

photo courtesy of Jim Haist The Indiana Clean Lakes Program was created in 1989 and is administered through a grant to Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) in Bloomington.  The goal is to collect data to identify water quality...