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Real-Time Water Monitoring Now Available for the Lake Wawasee Watershed
Ever wonder what’s happening with the water levels after a big storm? Curious whether the lake temperature is warm enough for swimming? Want to know if it’s going to rain before you head out on the boat? There’s now a free, live dashboard that puts all of that...
Invasive Species Around Turkey Creek
The arrival of warmer weather, while welcome, unfortunately creates a highly favorable period for the proliferation and increased visibility of invasive species within and around our cherished lake ecosystems. These species can pose a significant and ongoing threat to...
History of the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District
The Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District (TCDDCD) was established to create a reliable and ongoing mechanism for the inspection, maintenance, and improvement of critical infrastructure vital to maintaining the legal lake levels of Lake Wawasee, Syracuse...
Viewpoint – Response to why there is a tax
Dear Editor: In response to letter to the editor, “Lake Wawasee residents keep paying, but for what” in the June 29 issue: Here are some facts: Publicly available information for the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District where financial information for the...
Turkey Creek Dam: 2025 Gate Repair and Restoration Project
In October 2024, a routine dive inspection revealed a shocking truth: the critical gate of the Turkey Creek Dam—untouched and unseen for over half a century—needed dire repairs to fix it. This discovery launched the urgent, three-month Turkey Creek Dam Restoration...
Why Insurers View Dams as High-Risk—and What That Means for Turkey Creek
When it comes to infrastructure, few assets are as vital and as misunderstood as dams. For the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District, maintaining this critical structure isn’t just about engineering and water management. It’s also about navigating a complex...