SYRACUSE — For the second year in a row, the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation and the Department of Natural Resources teamed up to provide a family fishing event between the lakes on Wednesday morning, July 3.

SYRACUSE — One simple question about who put up the blank billboard next to Mud Lake off Cornelius and Pickwick roads has led to a mystery. Four billboards, one empty, gently curve around a gravel area in a highly traveled area to and from Lake Wawasee. The short answer is no one seems to know …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams and Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation are hosting a spring interpretive hike from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2. The free, family-friendly event will take place on WACF’s Education Center property, 11586 SR 13, one mile south of Syracuse. The hike will be led by Dr. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Put on your walking shoes or hiking attire and join Dr. Nate Bosch and Heather Harwood for the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s spring interpretive hike. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, on WACF’s trails at the Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Bosch, director of the …read more.

[weaver_youtube y5Z1d8cPjGc rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The state of the foundation was presented during the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Annual Meeting Saturday. During the close to 90-minute meeting guests heard from several board members on projects and programs. Dr. Joan Szynal, chairman of the WACF board, stated WACF is “all about clean water. So everything …read more.

SYRACUSE — An upcoming project by Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will benefit more than Lake Wawasee. The neighbors, farmers and Wawasee Middle School will also reap the benefits. Work will soon begin to improve drainage issues between Wawasee Middle School and CR 800E, known as the Martin Creek Drainage Project. This includes drainage from the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board was asked to review its 2017 budget during its regular meeting Monday night, Aug. 8. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson explained the Syracuse Town Council questioned the park board’s plan to tear down the concession stand located at the top of the hill in Lakeside Park, removing a set of rest …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7Vn4tKho_Vo rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, celebrating its 25th year, has created a video telling its story and its dedication to preserving clean water in the Wawasee area watershed. Viewers can follow the flow of the water through the lakes and wetlands in this watershed. Additionally the video  promotes understanding …read more.

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko Leadership Academy met at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation to learn about Aquatic Ecology in Kosciusko County. Nathan Bosch, Ph.D., director of Center for Lakes and Streams, explained the far reaching effect of the lakes.

[weaver_youtube -B6TxlYstAg rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Laurie Hardie and the Levinson-LaBrosse Family were honored for their dedication to Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. Both were presented with the annual Cattail Awards. The awards were presented Saturday morning during the annual WACF Breakfast meeting. The Cattail Award honors those who are dedicated in various ways to the …read more.

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the Wawasee area watershed for present and future generations. To further that mission and continue education in regard to the importance of the watershed, the WACF hopes to utilize its Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center off of S.R. 13S.

[weaver_youtube sXfK7vCGG80 rel=0]   Oakwood Resort in Syracuse is once again hosting the Indiana Lakes Management Conference. Around 120 people are participating in this annual event which is in its 28th year. Attendees have come from around the state to collaborate and discuss environmental management and to further educate themselves on lake conservancy and protection. …read more.

The Barbara Berkey Grant and Sacajawea Wetlands Overlook on CR 1000N, east of Koher Road East on the southeast side of Lake Wawasee, has been completed. The boardwalk platform overlooks the wetland area at the headwaters of Turkey Creek before it flows into Lake Wawasee. The property is owned by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation …read more.

“I’m just a little overwhelmed,” commented Dave Grandstaff when he received the annual Wawasee Property Owners Association Chief Award Saturday morning. The award was presented at the annual WPOA meeting. He admitted he didn’t realize he was the recipient until mention was made regarding his grandchildren and great-grandchild. WPOA President Kay Young presented the award …read more.