I recently received a call from someone concerned about their neighbor using Roundup near the lake. Since this is the second call this summer, I thought it would be a good opportunity to share information on the topic. Roundup is the brand name for the...
Photo taken along north shore of the lake. I was recently asked what the bright green, gelatinous blobs on the rocks in the lake were. I welcome an opportunity to get out of the office and take a field trip, so I walked down to the lake to see for myself. Have...
In case you missed the Lake Maxinkuckee Association (LMA) presentation earlier this month, Captain Neal Wallace spoke about boating rules and regulations, and I spoke about the environmental impacts of boats. There was good conversation and I think everyone...
If you have been by the Kline Levee this year, you may have been surprised to see it looking very messy and under construction again. Rest assured, this was planned, and all is well. A Little Bit of History The original project started in the fall of 2019. After about...
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...
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...
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