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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
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
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
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...
Preserving Our Precious Waters: Shoreline Health
Welcome back to our 2024 blog series on lake conservation. Quick recap: Conservation starts with community involvement in maintaining ecological balance and ensuring the sustainability of lake ecosystems. We must all work together to protect our waterways. Nonpoint...
Preserving Our Precious Waters: Reducing Nonpoint Source Pollution
Runoff is water from rain or melted snow that flows over the land's surface into lakes. When that runoff carries contaminants with it, that’s known as nonpoint source pollution (NSP). NSP can come from everyday activities like spraying fertilizer on your garden or...
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