One of the stops on the June Lakeside Loop bike ride was a demonstration by Stream Team volunteers. They talked about the various pollutants that are being monitored and demonstrated how the equipment is used. The conversation evolved to how “safe” the lake water is....
Have you, or someone you know, developed a rash after swimming in the lake? I get contacted every year by people wanting someone to “clean up the lake” to prevent it from happening. They forget that the lake is a highly interactive, natural ecosystem, not a swimming...
I have written several articles about aquatic plants in Lake Maxinkuckee and there always seem to be more questions. Healthy Lakes Need Aquatic Plants | Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund Aquatic Vegetation Public Meeting Summary | Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund...
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...
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...
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...
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