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Foam on the Water

Foam on the Water

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...
Nature Speaks in the Call of the Loon

Nature Speaks in the Call of the Loon

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...
This Mild Winter is Wonderful….Or Is It?

This Mild Winter is Wonderful….Or Is It?

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...
Data Drives Decisions

Data Drives Decisions

by Debbie Palmer | Jan 23, 2023 | General, Lake Info, Water Quality, Watershed

“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.” Sherlock Holmes A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle  According to my internet search, there are anywhere from four to eight steps in any decision-making process.  However, all agree, when...
Following Indiana Conservation Legislation 2023

Following Indiana Conservation Legislation 2023

by Debbie Palmer | Jan 18, 2023 | General, Lake Info, Watershed

From the Indiana General Assembly website: As one of three co-equal branches of state government, the General Assembly is responsible for enacting the laws by which the state of Indiana is governed. The two houses of the General Assembly (House and Senate) were...
Fun with Facts and Figures

Fun with Facts and Figures

by Debbie Palmer | Dec 6, 2022 | General, Lake Info, Watershed

A few people have commented to me recently that the lake is “really down!”  That prompted me to look into some data to see if I could corroborate their observation. When you picture dry conditions, you probably visualize this...
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