DESCRIPTION Jake's Pack 5K Run-Walk is held in memory of Michael "Jake" Burkhardt, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident on January 25, 2016. Jake was active young man who enjoyed hiking, campfires, listening to music and spending time with his friends. Jake will be remembered as a kind and happy person with a great […]
Please join us for our annual event. Because of COVID restrictions it will look a little different this year. We will be having small groups completing various projects around the park. You must sign up via this link -https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a4faeaa2ca7fe3-lake We will be providing water snacks and 2020 t-shirt for all. Please put your sizes in […]
For those looking to get out on the water with a paddle! We are celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month with a Virtual Padding Race. Grab a canoe, kayak, SUP board, or a raft and enjoy the outdoors. How many hours will you paddle in a week? How about the entire month of July? Compete with your […]
Last summer, residents statewide felt the recreational and economic impacts caused by Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs). What occurred that triggered intense blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) growth and the production of the cyanotoxins linked to human and pet health problems? How is the state tracking such blooms and what can you do to protect your pond from […]
From earthquakes and glaciers to stormwater and invasive species, come aboard the LGA’s Floating Classroom, the Rosalia Anna Ashby, for two hours this summer to learn all about Lake George and how to keep the Lake’s water clean and clear. Onboard, you’ll enjoy a hands-on adventure and learn all about Lake George water quality. You […]
Lake Wawasee is the largest glacial lake in Indiana with an area of 3,060 acres (1,238 hectares) and a watershed of 24,498 acres (9,914 hectares). The watershed is predominantly residential and agriculture. Like other glacial lakes in Indiana, excess Nitrogen and Phosphorus and suspended sediment are the most prevalent nonpoint source pollutants entering the lake. […]
Please join us on July 16, at 12:30 pm for the third webinar in our “Thirst for Knowledge” lunch-and-learn webinar series, "The Eagles of Lake Hopatcong." Get a close-up look at Lake Hopatcong's resident bald eagles with the "eagle guy," Bob Behrent. The bald eagle, with its snowy-feathered, brown body, and hooked yellow beak, has been […]
The objective of this webinar is to break down the process of monitoring cyanobacteria and nuisance algae into basic steps from field to lab. We will discuss what monitoring strategies have been effective for Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, and how the lab interprets the data to determine when and how much to treat. […]
The Nantucket Land Council is excited to present our summer virtual series: Clean Water – Topics on Tap presented by Donelan Family Wines. Each month from June through September, the NLC will host a special guest speaker for our live virtual webinar, who will present on a water quality topic followed by a live Q&A. […]
