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Fall Series: Autumn Wildlife & Fishing Tips

Fall Series: Autumn Wildlife & Fishing Tips

Autumn is a lively season around our lakes, with many animals becoming more active as they prepare for winter. Here are some of the animals you might spot around our lakes during the fall: Migratory birds such as flocks of ducks and geese that are migrating, making...

Fall Series: Colorful Foliage & Cooling Water

Fall Series: Colorful Foliage & Cooling Water

As summer fades, the transformation of our lakes begins. The once vibrant greens of the surrounding trees slowly give way to a spectacular tapestry of red, orange, and yellow. This kaleidoscope of colors is a sight to behold, reflecting beautifully on the waters of...

Fall Series: Seiches and Our Lakes

Fall Series: Seiches and Our Lakes

We are entering our Fall blog series as the beautiful autumn colors emerge here in Indiana. Our first entry is about seiches and how they affect our very own Lake Wawasee, Lake Syracuse, and Lake Papakeechie. As local property owners and community members, it's...

Preserving our Precious Waters: New Water Gauge at Lake Syracuse

Preserving our Precious Waters: New Water Gauge at Lake Syracuse

We conclude this summer’s blog series with a story that reaches back over six decades. In the 1960s, a dam with gates and a spillway was constructed with a mechanical gauge to measure the lake’s level and operate the gate system. In 2007, the town manager reported...

Preserving our Precious Waters: Clean Marina and Boating

Preserving our Precious Waters: Clean Marina and Boating

Keeping our marina clean and responsible boating is essential for protecting our environment and to create a pleasant experience for all lake goers. Here are some tips on how we can do that: Proper Waste Disposal: Ensure that all trash, including plastics, fishing...

Labor Day Weekend Lake Conditions

Labor Day Weekend Lake Conditions

The Turkey Creek Dam & Dike Conservancy Team hopes everyone has a fun and safe Labor Day Weekend, ideally enjoying our precious waterways! According to Weather.com, we’re expecting Labor Day to be sunny and pleasant. For anyone driving up for the day or weekend, check...

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