by Debbie Palmer | Apr 28, 2023 | General, Watershed
I reached out to Culver Youth Club (CYC) Director, Brian Carver, a couple of months ago to ask if I could resume the Environmental Club. We met to discuss what this would look like and during our meeting, he mentioned that he had a grant to start a Gardening...
by Debbie Palmer | Apr 18, 2023 | Aquatic Vegetation, General, Lake Info, Water Quality
If you were lucky enough to be in Culver last week enjoying the beautiful weather, I hope you were able to take a stroll along the lakeshore. You may have noticed the foam along the shoreline and wondered where it came from and if it is a cause for concern. Laundry...
by Debbie Palmer | Apr 10, 2023 | General, Lake Info, Water Quality, Watershed
According to one LMEF volunteer, he has spotted loons this time of year stopping for a brief time at Lake Maxinkuckee during their migration to their more northern breeding grounds. They are excellent indicators of water quality because they require clear water with...
by Debbie Palmer | Mar 28, 2023 | General, Water Quality, Watershed
In a recent newsletter from Environmental Education Association of Indiana (EEAI), Jack Shoaf, board member and public high school teacher, wrote a really good article about discussing climate change without confrontation. I made some edits for this entry but the...
by Debbie Palmer | Mar 14, 2023 | General, Watershed
We have finally made it through the dreary months of January and February and spring is right around the corner. But this week’s forecast reminds us that we still have to suffer through the tail end of winter. It might have been March when Tolstoy wrote:...
by Debbie Palmer | Feb 15, 2023 | Aquatic Vegetation, General, Lake Info, Water Quality
This has certainly not been a good year for winter enthusiasts or people who need snow and ice to make a living. The lake was only iced over for a short time, and with the recent warm temperatures, is already gone. Our Lakes Are Getting Warmer We can see it with...
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