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WACF 1
Seasonal Bulletin Recent work and watershed improvements
Earth Day FunLake Talk and Eats - Farm Tour
WACF event calendar
Dr. Joan SzynalWACF Chair
Memorials &Honorariums Memorials and honorarium gifts have alasting impact, like the lives and achieve-ments they recognize. All memorial andhonorarium gifts are directed to the WACFEndowment Fund establishing a layer ofstability under the Conservancy and ensur-ing it's strong and lasting future. Interestincome from the Endowment Fund is usedfor ongoing Conservancy expenses, oper-ating costs and programs.
MemorialsHelen Alderfer Marianne Beesley Hurleen Blumenthal Tim Borne Brandon Ryan Brown Raymond H. Butler Karen Call Kim and Stephen Conrad Mary Coyle David Culp Jr. David Culp Sr. Ed Dahm Gus Duehmig Stan Fox Bob Garver
David Grandstaff Danny Griffith Beery C. Hage Andrew Hardie John Heidt Dick Henderson Frank Hirschman Kyle Hollon Rosalyn Howell William Hurst Robert and Rosalyn Jones Keith E. Juday Helen Just Carol Knafel John Knapp
MemorialsHelen Alderfer Marianne Beesley Hurleen Blumenthal Tim Borne Brandon Ryan Brown Raymond H. Butler Karen Call Kim and Stephen Conrad Mary Coyle David Culp Jr. David Culp Sr. Ed Dahm Gus Duehmig Stan Fox Bob Garver
David Grandstaff Danny Griffith Beery C. Hage Andrew Hardie John Heidt Dick Henderson Frank Hirschman Kyle Hollon Rosalyn Howell William Hurst Robert and Rosalyn Jones Keith E. Juday Helen Just Carol Knafel John Knapp
This is my 8th year on theboard of WACF. I continue tobe amazed at how theorganization grows. But withthis growth we always revertback to our mission statement:
To protect, preserve, andenhance the Lake WawaseeArea Watershed for presentand future generations.
We struggle with ourmission at times and how tobest utilize our funds. Do wepurchase more wetlands?Some properties becomeavailable that are key tocontrolling our watershed. Butif the finances are not there forpurchase we may miss anopportunity that may neverpresent itself again. Do wespend funds on mitigating thestreams that enter the lake?Being here in the spring is quitean eye opener!! A majorrainfall in April or May and it isunfortunately still too easy tosee the sediment flowing into
the lake. We recentlycompleted a Hot Spot Study onthe watershed looking at areasthat need help – areas ofexcessive erosion allowingphosphorus and nitrogen orsediment to reach the lake. Butagain, maybe the funding is notthere. Or the landowner is notinterested in working on them.Do we spend funds oneducation? We need to instill inour children an appreciation ofthe outdoors and this preciouslake. We need to instill in theadults the knowledge to protectit. From putting in glacialstones in front of seawalls toplanting native plants in yardsto not churning up the lakebottom when we ski and board.Do we spend funds on invasivetreatment? Unfortunately, thisproblem will never vanish butalways requires allocation ofresources to identify, plan andtreat weeds and algae. Do wespend funds on water testing?This is always a dilemma. Whytest the streams that come into
Wawasee? Well, it would leadus to “hot spots” to correcterosion. But some of this wecan do by looking at thestreams. Do we spend themoney on testing or mitigating?I am reminded of the Geicocommercial when the man goesto the dentist and the “dentalmonitor” finds a cavity but can’tfix it. The commercial ends withthe announcer saying, “Whymonitor a problem if you don’tfix it?”
If we had limitless fundingand donations all these areaswould be addressed morethoroughly. It is amazing howmuch has been accomplishedalready and the monitoring thatWACF does is showingimprovement to water quality.But I think WACF and its manyvolunteers have done aphenomenal job with thisbalancing act. Of being goodstewards of your donations….“to protect, preserve andenhance our watershed forpresent and futuregenerations.”
HonorariumsDoug and Carolyn Anderson Donn Baird John Bearss - on Father's DaySusie Cronin Irv Deister - In honor of Susie's 90th birthdayJane Finch - In honor of Irv'sbirthday.
Bill and Connie Harris - In honorçf Jane's birthdayRick and Carolyn McClure Bob and Nancy Myers - In honorof Rick and Carolyn's 40th wedding anniversaryPaul and Linda Phillabaum Bob and Sandy McNary Pam Schumm Mr. & Mrs. Steve Springer Mr. & Mrs. Kerry Sullivan
Lake Friends – Keeping some of the mostimportant wetlands and lands pristine is thefocus of WACF’s work. By protecting landaround our lakes, we enjoy the beauty of thewatershed, clear water and important wildlifehabitats. There are many ways we work tokeep our lakes clean. Erosion controlprojects, education, acquisition of importantland, and of course our volunteers that help inmany ways to further our mission.
Since 1991, WACF has grown from a fewdedicated volunteers to over 500 friendssupporting the work of WACF. Over the lasttwenty seven years the original 2 acres havegrown to over 900 acres protected in 51properties. Our organization has grown with
you and we are happy to be involved inprotecting a healthy lake life.
We are grateful for the visionaries in 1991and their work getting WACF established.Now you and I are taking the helm and doingour part to continue the important vision andwork. Can’t imagine anything moreimportant.
WACF’s Mission: to protect, preserve, andenhance the Lake Wawasee Area Watershedfor present and future generations.
We thank you for your donations andsupport. We can’t do it without you!
With gratitude,Heather [email protected]
Heather HarwoodWACF Executive Director
A note from the Executive Director
Join us for WACF’s Annual Celebration Breakfast
Saturday, July 28th at 10:30 at the Ruddell Pavilion
Jackie Lanford Charles Lantz Don Law John Leonard John Long Dr. George Lukemeyer Carolyn Riddell McDonald
Robert W. Mulhall Nancy Myers Robert Nelson Marjorie Newcomer Patty Norman Don Osborne Sherry Ott
Verne Petry George and Margaret Poole
Dick Reasner George Rhetts Ian Rolland Edwin Rogers Douglas Schmahl Dean anad WynnSchwalm John Smith John Spickelmier Paul Stine Dr. Mark Stinson James Thompson
Linda Tillman Betty Louise Tracy Sarah and John A.
Wallace Doug Walls Malcom and Shirley
Williams Jay Sheppard andAmanda Wilson Kenneth H. Woodruff John and MarieZimmerman
Deceased MorrisonIsland Assocationmembers
Jackie Lanford Charles Lantz Don Law John Leonard John Long Dr. George Lukemeyer Carolyn Riddell McDonald
Robert W. Mulhall Nancy Myers Robert Nelson Marjorie Newcomer Patty Norman Don Osborne Sherry Ott
Verne Petry George and Margaret Poole
Dick Reasner George Rhetts Ian Rolland Edwin Rogers Douglas Schmahl Dean anad WynnSchwalm John Smith John Spickelmier Paul Stine Dr. Mark Stinson James Thompson
Linda Tillman Betty Louise Tracy Sarah and John A.
Wallace Doug Walls Malcom and Shirley
Williams Jay Sheppard andAmanda Wilson Kenneth H. Woodruff John and MarieZimmerman
Deceased MorrisonIsland Assocationmembers
Cover photo ‘Heron in flight’ by Larry Baumgardt
What an AMAZING Earth Day Festival wehad on April 21. Hundreds of visitors arrivedthroughout the day to visit and participate in20 different activities. We had wakeboardsand paddleboards, balancing boards andskateboards; photography challenges; seedball making; nesting box demonstrations;watershed information; a plastics-in-the-waterdisplay; archery for kids of all ages; fly tyingand duck call making; soil texture comparisonsand geo-cachers; duck decoys and fish speardecoys for sale as well as metal sculptures; rainbarrel making instructions and demonstrationsand free give-aways! We thank all whoparticipated and helped make this secondannual festival a huge success! Watch ourFacebook page and website for informationabout next year’s festival – you won’t want tomiss out on the fun.
The Education Team has been hard at workthis winter preparing and presenting Discoverthe WACF to three great organizations –Wawasee Kiwanis, Syracuse Lions, andKosciusko County Board of Realtors. Wewould be happy to give your organization apresentation about our watershed and our
mission. Simply contact [email protected] we will get together with a date. Theseprograms typically are presented Januarythrough March but could take place at anytime.
Spring programs at WACF include ourFIRST Bird Watching Walk on May 5 at 8AM.Docent Kaz Szynal (you will remember him as aWMS science teacher) will lead the walk. Bringyour own binoculars and a bird identificationbook if desired. Dress appropriately for theweather and our trails may be a bit wet. Wewill also host WCSC 1st and 6th graders forfield trips during the month of May. Firstgraders learn about adaptations thatorganisms have to allow them to survive innature. Sixth graders learn about what factorslimit where organisms can live including alienspecies and native plants.
Our Lake Talk and Eats series kicks off with
Education Update
Pam SchummEducation Committee Chair
the June 2 Native Plant Sale. Aaron Stumpfrom Indiana Wildlife will give an introductionabout how to incorporate natives into yourlandscape. Vendors will be available with plantsfor you to purchase. On July 7 we have ourAnnual Bug Catch! Children of all ages enjoygetting in the water trying their hand atcatching water invertebrates. Bring the kidsand grandkids. We will supply the nets, youbring the water shoes! Aug. 1 is the Farm Tourto learn how farming and conservation can gohand in hand. Registration is required andspace is limited. Contact [email protected] tomake your free reservation. And Aug. 18 is ourLily Pad Cruise. This year our theme is WACF –our mission, our history and water testing. It’sstill only $10 but reservations are a MUST!Please contact [email protected] for reservations.
Wetland Adventures will enter its third yearof programming. These morning programs
continue to grow each year and children comeback excited to learn about nature. Each weekthey will participate in different crafts,experiments and activities to learn aboutnature and wetlands. This year we will behosting youth on Wednesday mornings from 9– 11. These activities are geared to pre-schooland elementary children and a parent toaccompany them on each activity including acanoe scavenger hunt! For your comfort,please provide your own life jackets. These areFREE programs, no registration required, heldJuly 11, 18 and 25. We look forward to seeingyou there!
Dr. Sweeten is a professor ofbiology at ManchesterUniversity. He has a long historyof partnerships with county,state and federal agencies toplan and implement mitigation
projects to decrease nutrient loads(Nitrogen and Phosphorus) into the EelRiver which flows just south of this areathrough North Manchester. A group fromWACF was fortunate to be able to visitsites of his stream projects. He has used24 hour stream sampling gauges andmodified shore banks through the use ofbuffer grasses and native plants to diminishrunoff. We were particularly impressedwith his ability to make these modificationsa “win-win” for land owners and those
vested in improved water quality.Dr. Sweeten has also served in a
consulting capacity for water qualityprojects throughout the southern andcentral areas of Indiana.These types of projects are exactly what
WACF has done at Turkey Creek, DillonCreek, Ritter Branch, Village Lake Stream,and Martin Creek. We welcome hisassistance in continuing to improve ourwater quality. His consulting company,Ecosystems Connections Institute (ECI),also includes Herb Manifold who is agraduate of the Environmental StudiesProgram. Please plan to attend our Annual Lake
Celebration Saturday July 28th to welcomeDr. Sweeten and his associates.
WACF is excited to announce a new partnership with Dr. Jerry Sweeten
Over the winter,we were busyexpanding ournetwork oftechnicalspecialists who canprovide ourvolunteers withexpertise andinsight in fieldssuch as limnology
(the study of biological, chemical andphysical features of lakes and otherbodies of fresh water), wetlandsassessment practices and methods fordeveloping partnerships over the longterm with producers in our watershed.Several members of the Ecology
Committee took a field trip to NorthManchester to see an agriculturaldrainage ditch improvement projectcompleted by Dr. Jerry Sweeten andHerb Manifold, limnologists fromManchester University. The conceptsemployed in remediating the ditch arestate-of-the art as is the automaticwater quality sampling system thatmonitors the water in the ditch at thesite of improvement and furtherdownstream. The in-line samplingapparatus could be applied to severalinflows into our watershed as we seekreal time information on the effects ofmajor rain events on the deposit ofnutrients and sediment into our lakes.Dr. Sweeten will retire fromManchester this month, and he andHerb are starting a consulting firmthat will be leveraged to help usdevelop a comprehensive watershedmonitoring plan.In December, I had the opportunity
to attend a lecture by Dr. David Baker,a well-known and retired limnologistfrom Heidelberg University who hasresearched and published extensively
about Lake Erie watershed issues overthe last 25+ years. After the lecture,he graciously provided some one-on-one guidance regarding concepts forimplementing a watershed monitoringplan.One of our goals is to grow
partnerships with agriculturalproducers in our watershed, a long-term undertaking in relationshipdevelopment. Rob DeBeck andRussell Anderson have been veryactive in conversations with localexperts from the Soil and WaterConversation District to help usunderstand more about the barriersthat must be overcome to developsuch relationships.Diana Castell, Heather Harwood,
Joan Szynal and Rob DeBeck attendedthe Indiana Lakes ManagementSociety (ILMS) meeting in March.They came away with many newnetworks as well as benchmarkingdata on what other watersheds aredoing to improve and monitor theirhealth. More benchmarking has beendone by Tom Yoder and others on theSanibel-Captiva ConservancyFoundation and the LeelanauConservancy to gain insight into howthey comprehensively monitor thehealth of their watersheds.Addtionally, Steve Coyle has been
researching ways to monitor thehealth of our wetlands. He hasrecently added new information to ourwebsite. Check it out athttp://wacf.com/water-quality/watershed-wetlands/.The Ecology Committee will finalize
their 2018 action plan at our Maymeeting as we continue WACF’s 25+year journey pursuing our goal ofpreserving our beloved watershed inits splendor for future generations.
News from the Ecology Committee
Beth MorrisWACF Ecology Chair
WACF 10
WACF 11
Land Acquisition
Every donation to the WACF helps us continue the work of preserving and protecting ourwatershed with the ultimate goal of clean water.
With your generous help, the WACF focuses on four key initiatives that support our mission.
Our success depends on the generous support of friends and neighbors, like you, from around the watershed, lucky enough to call the beautiful place home.
All gifts are tax-deductible and if you prefer to donate on-line you'll find a secure link on ourwebpage at www.wacf.com.
Watershed Projects
WACF Endowment
Testing water quality, funding studies to identify threats to thewatershed, construction remediation to address sediment anderosion pollution, creek and tributary stabilization work are someof the many watershed projects that protect our watershed andhelp keep our waters clean. WACF relies heavily on grants fromINDNR Division of Fish & Wildlife's Lake and River Enhancement(LARE) section. LARE grants require co-funding by the WACF inthe range of 10 -50% for each project. YOUR GIFTS HELP FUNDCRITICAL WATERSHED PROJECTS.
Because so many of the threats to our watershed andwater quality can be traced to human actions, education plays asignificant role in improving and maintaining the quality of ourlakes. WACF Board member Pam Schumm, Chair of the EducationCommittee, along with a hard-working and enthusiastic volunteergroup, has introduced many new education programs. Informationoutreach to adults on lake friendly gardening & landscaping,native plant information, safe and responsible boating practicescontinue to grow in popularity. There are now annual education
programs that reach deep into the Wawasee Community School system, with field trip programsfor elementary, middle school and high school students. YOUR GIFTS HELP FUND MEANINGFULEDUCATION PROGRAMS.
The WACF continues to focus on acquiring wetlands andendangered areas along the shorelines of watershed lakes, feederstreams, and tributaries. Properties identified in theCommonwealth Engineering Study, identified as crucial to theWACF mission continue to be priority targets. Last year, WACFacquired two important wetland and shoreline properties; theBushong property on the shores of Gordy lake and the JohnsonBay East Preserve wetland property. YOUR GIFTS HELP FUNDSIGNIFICANT LAND ACQUISITIONS.
To truly ensure the long-term health and quality of ourwatershed, requires stable and on-going funding. In order tomaintain existing properties and programs, the WACF is focusingon building an endowment. Operations, including ecology,education, watershed projects, land management, anddevelopment along with other general expenses totalapproximately $200,000 per year. Building the endowment fundwill allow WACF to react more quickly to threats in the watershedand continue monitoring water quality on a consistent basis.YOUR GIFTS HELP BUILD A SECURE ENDOWMENT.
Expanding Education
photo credit George Hardie
It is so easy to sit on our porches andpiers and look out at our beautifulwatershed without considering that it takestremendous effort on the part of theWawasee Area Conservancy to protect andenhance it.The good quality of our waters doesn’t
just “happen”. With your support, our“army” of volunteers and hired ecologicalcompanies do battle from the headwatersof our watershed in Noble County to thedam in Syracuse where the waters leave ourwatershed and head north into the SaintJoseph’s river basin and eventually to LakeMichigan.Over the past 27 years, WACF has spent
millions of dollars and endless hoursprotecting and enhancing this treasure weall enjoy. Unfortunately, the battle neverwill end. Nature and humans will find ways to alter this environment. Because ofthis we will need you to continue to support WACF with finances andvolunteerism. We need everyone to step up their donations because it is getting more
expensive to keep this watershed as clean as we all would like it to be. The valueof your properties is due to the fact that this watershed is clean and you haveWACF to guard it. Think of how much you spend maintaining your property, yourboats and putting in a pier. Isn’t maintaining our lakes worth that or more yearly?Would you enjoy the lakes as much if you didn’t put in a pier? Well how aboutspending an equal amount toward helping keeping our lakes as clean as we canmake them? Remember “ If you love something, you must do all you can to protect it”.
David BrandesWACF Board
Do not blow leaves into the LAKE –it's filling the lake and against the law.
Remind your landscaper!
The Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail iscompletely designed and permitted. Thetrail committee has worked closely withWACF, the army corps of engineers, IndianaDNR and others to limit the impact on thewetland habitat. Besides making it easierfor people to use non-motorizedtransportation to access WACF, theboardwalk will include signage to helpinform trail users about the importance ofwetlands.Though everything is in place to start
construction, the trail committee does notwant to start until a significant portion ofthe estimated cost has been raised. Thanksto generous donations from the DekkoFoundation, the Ruth Lilly PhilanthropicFund, the Miller Family Foundation, theHarkless Family Foundation, the WawaseeProperty Owners Association, The Papersand many private donors we are close tothat magic number. Keep an eye out forconstruction equipment as early as thissummer!
SyracuseWawasee
TrailsUpdate
Implementation of the design for theWACF Between-the-Lakes Preserve isunderway, and we are beginning to seethe future potential of this beautifulproperty. Thanks to Jim and SallyHubbard for their generous support ofthis project. Jim and Sally, as a part of thelake community, have taken specialinterest in this property that sits at theconfluence of Wawasee, Mud, andSyracuse Lakes with access to theSyracuse-Wawasee Trails. We appreciatetheir support of our mission. And specialthanks to our partners at the US Fish andWildlife Service and Earthwerks for helpwith the preparation of the site.
Trails have been flagged and theground will be ready for seeding soon.Native plants including prairie grasses,wildflowers, and perennials will befeatured, along with wetland plantingscomplete with boardwalks and viewingareas. These plants will take years to become
fully established. In the mean time, it willcontinue to be a destination for WACFEducational programming with highschool freshmen rafting trips, andkayaking in the Mud Lake channels. Welook forward to watching this propertygrow as a community asset with trails forself-guided tours.
Between-the-Lakes Update
Construction print of the native seeding and trail layout at Between-the-Lakes
Sam LemanWACF Between the Lakes Chairman
One of the highlights of the WACFEducation schedule is the Annual WACFAgricultural Watershed Tour hosted by RussellAnderson and his family on the beautiful land ofAnderson Farms. Russell explains howresponsible farming practices and activities areof vital importance to the water quality in theWawasee watershed. A rustic tractor andwagon tour of Dillon Creek as it flows throughthe fields of Anderson Farms is the popularfinale of this 2-hour free event.
WACF’s newestacquisition (January2018) is Johnson BayEast Preserve whichneighbors the JohnsonBay wetlands and theB&O Railroad to thenorth and Johnson Baywetlands to the west.This special 41 acrepreserve once providedthe outflow of DillonCreek into the JohnsonBay/Wawasee wetlandsand headwaters.
Thanks to a generous gift fromDick and the late Linda Tillman,WACF soon will have a memorygarden on it’s property. This area oftranquility will be available to allsupporters of WACF as a place toscatter a loved one’s ashes. There will not be any burial
allowed, only the ability to placeone’s ashes on the surface of thiswell delineated and beautiful areaoverlooking Lake Wawasee and thewetland area. There will be benchesto sit on and a sculpture in thecenter of the memory garden. WACF knows that over many
years, many families have placed
their loved one’s ashes into the lake.We feel this memory garden gives amore appropriate option since itdoesn’t pollute the lakes and givespeople a place to pay their respects.There will not be any plaquesallowed to demarcate the spotwhere ashes were left. This area in our woods will offer a
serene place for families to reflect ontheir loved ones as well as reflect onthe beauty of the wetlands and lakeitself.Located on Trail #1, it will be easy
for all to access this tranquil garden.Construction should take placeSummer and Fall of 2018.
Memory Garden
JUNESaturday, June 2, 9 AM Ruddell Pavilion Lake, Talk & Eats - Native Plant Sale - native plants for sale from local nurseries and
guest Aaron Stump, Habitat Programs Coordinator, IN Wildlife Federation with friendlygarden & landscaping practices for your lake property.
Friday Mornings from Mid-JUNE to Mid-AUGUST, 7:30 AM - 12 noonWACF Canoe Trips - First-class watershed & wetlands education as you canoe the 10
lakes of the upper watershed. Led by WACF Canoe Team, use WACF canoes or bringyour own canoe or kayak. Registration required. Complete info at www.wacf.com. Sign-up early, canoe trips fill-up quickly.
Saturday, June 23, 8 AM Ruddell Pavilion & WACF Trails"Mudtastic Classic" Have fun & get dirty at the Syracuse Parks & RecreationDepartment 4th Annual Mudtastic Classic. Information and registration at SyracuseCommunity Center or www.runreg.com/mudtasticclassic
Friday, June 29, 7 - 11 PM Ruddell PavilionThe Event - Summer Social 2018 - Celebrate summer with friends, neighbors, and the
WACF. "Tapas & 'Tails" will feature catering by Blu-Spoon Catering, great music fromHiFi2WiFi and a grand prize give-away. Registration & ticket required; available on line atwww.wacf.com
JULYThursday July 5th, 9 - 11AM Between-the-LakesFishing with the DNR. Join us for a morning of fishing at our Between the Lakes
property at 5814 E Pickwick Rd, Syracuse. The DNR will supply fishing rods and bait -and help us learn how to cast, and fish. No registration required. Note: State fishingregulations apply - including a valid fishing license for anyone 18 and older.
Saturday, July 7, 9 AM Ruddell Pavilion Lake, Talk & Eats - WACF Bug Catch! Bring the kids for the most popular event of the
year! WACF Education Center / Ruddell Pavilion
Calendar of Events
Find information on all WACF events at www.wacf.com.
Wednesday - July 11, 18, 25, 9 AM - 11:30 AM Ruddell PavilionWetland Adventures - Adventures in nature for kids accompanied by a parent or adult.
Each week will focus on a different aspect of the wetlands with outdoor activities, crafts,& a canoe scavenger hunt. No Registration equired, please bring a life jacket for eachchild.
Saturday, July 28, 10:30 AM Ruddell PavilionWACF Lakes Celebration / Annual Meeting & Brunch
AUGUSTWednesday, August 8, 9:30 AM Anderson Farm WACF Agricultural Tour - Everything is connected. Agriculture, our lakes, and clean
water examined by WACF Board Member Russell Anderson on the Anderson Farm. Freeand no registration required. Details and directions on www.wacf.com.
Saturday, August 18, 10:30 AM Departs from Lilly Pad Dock / Frog TavernLake, Talk & Eats - WACF Lilly Pad Cruise! Registration & ticket required Details and
information at www.wacf.com.
OCTOBERSaturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21, Noon - 4 PM Ruddell Pavilion & WACF TrailsFalltastic Trail Walk - Enjoy the beautiful colors of autumn walking the woodlands and
wetlands trails at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center.
Established in 1991, The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Contributions to the WACF
are tax-deductible to the extent current tax law allows. Please check with your tax advisor. Thank you for your support
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