News Release WINONA LAKE – K21 Health Foundation recently provided a $230,000 grant to Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams specifically for ongoing blue-green algae research. “Years ago, we were among the first to invest in the Lilly Center’s blue-green algae research,” said Rich Haddad, president and CEO of K21. “Their work parallels our mission …read more.

WINONA LAKE – At the start of the 2019-20 school year, Sarah Baier, an educational program specialist at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, set a high bar for the Lilly Center’s destination field trip program: Host 1,000 K-12 students by the end of the school year. With close to three months left in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The last day to make a tax-deductible matching donation supporting the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College is Tuesday, Dec. 31. The full amount from matching donations will go toward the donor’s program of choice, said a news release from Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams. This year, supporters …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Researchers at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams are actively monitoring Blue-green algae in Kosciusko County amid reports outside of Indiana in which dogs have died after coming in contact with the algae. Blue-green algae, also called “cyanobacteria,” grow well in warm water. As a result, shallow areas of lakes, where …read more.

  SYRACUSE — “Imagine this 3,000 acres of water being corn and soybeans,” stated Randy Tobias to over 100 guests Saturday evening. “If it were, none of us would be here … this is what brings us here — water. What keeps us here is clean water.” Randy and Deborah Tobias, along with several co-hosts, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams’ seasonal interpretive hikes, now called expeditions, will kick off the summer in the Winona Lake woodlands. The Woodlands Expedition begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the trailhead on Boys City Drive in Winona Lake. “The name change offers a more memorable, descriptive …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Education Center will come alive with activity for people of all ages Saturday, April 27, as it hosts its annual Earth Day celebration. Activities are planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration event and all activities are free to those who stop in at the center, located …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.

WINONA LAKE — Local leaders met at Grace College on Tuesday, Dec. 11, to assess a recent Winona Lake stormwater incident and find actionable steps to prevent future problems. Representatives from Warsaw Chemical, Winona Lake Preservation Association, City of Warsaw Stormwater Utility, Town of Winona Lake and the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams were …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, a mere one inch of glass stands between you and 2,300 gallons of lake water, 140 native fish, over 40 buckets of river rock and one white-ash tree stump. Stand close enough to the large hexagon aquarium, or any of the other five display …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  The Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex, located on Grace College’s campus, is now home to a lush array of succulent plants, including sedum and allium varieties – but these thirsty and cold-hardy plants are not in the landscaping; they are on the roof.  The green roof at Grace College is innovative …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Lilly Center hosted its 10th-annual Lake Adventure Days this week. Almost 600 fourth-grade students from 10 schools all over Kosciusko County attended the two-day field trip. As in previous years, the event focused on hands-on education. Students rotated through five education-packed stations. They used special equipment to sample water from the lake, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 12, mainly focused on lake studies and new trails in the area. Dr. Nate Bosch, director of the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams at Grace College, was the first to present information to the commission, starting his discussion with the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, Kosciusko County Velo, the Village at Winona, Grace College, Paddlers for Conservation and the Winona Lake Trails are hosting their first-ever community cleanup from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. The free event begins at the Winona Lake Trailhead, 410 Boys City Drive, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The K21 Health Foundation recently invested $200,000 into the Lilly Center for expanded research on the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County. Part of that funded necessary lab equipment for the Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex, and in mid-August, K21 was able to visit the space they helped build. With the equipment …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  In a tangible display of advocacy for community health, the K21 Health Foundation is investing $200,000 into the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams for expanded research on the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County. The two-year research study focuses on toxins produced by blue-green algae which can be harmful to people …read more.

SYRACUSE — Having just returned from an 8,000 mile road trip with his family, Dr. Nate Bosch used traveling analogy in a presentation on the current location of the the lake and the future travels. Bosch, director of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College, presented information on the center’s study of …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is making a splash during the summer of 2018. With two new lake-related studies underway, the Lilly Center is focused on providing science-based recommendations to the county, from Beaver Dam to Wawasee. The first study is about boats and the second is about zebra mussels. …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  The 10th-annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival, May 25-27, began with live music and ended with a splash. In between, it offered activities to meet every interest. From art to kayaking to athletics, this year’s Lakes Festival was especially memorable. More than 6,000 community members and other visitors attended, a record for the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — This spring marks another successful year of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams’ K-12 programs. The annual art contest, Classroom Lake Experience, Lake Adventure Days and aquatic petting zoos served 6,132 students in 31 elementary schools throughout Kosciusko County. The programs would not be possible without the Lilly Center’s generous partners. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is hosting a spring interpretive hike at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12. The free, family-friendly events begins on the Lake City Greenway and follows Heritage Trail. Participants should meet at the Heritage Trail parking lot at the end of Boys City Drive in Winona Lake. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — While the community prepares to enjoy its favorite summertime lake activities, the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is preparing technical equipment and making plans for summer in a different way. The team is ready to launch a summer of scientific research designed to benefit waterways throughout Kosciusko County. Potential Boating Impacts …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At the start of the 2017-18 school year, nearly 30 forty-gallon aquariums were taken to classrooms and reception areas in elementary schools throughout Kosciusko County. Now, as the school year comes to a close, the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is offering an up-close look at the Classroom Lake Experience program. Classroom …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Zebra mussels are a consistent problem in Kosciusko County. Fortunately, prevention is fairly straightforward. As you gear up for summertime on the lake, you can also prepare to help stop the spread of invasive species. What are zebra mussels? Zebra mussels are invertebrate animals that are known for their triangle-shaped, black-and-white striped shells. …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the ninth in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — “I’m not opposed to sewer in any way,” said Bob Weaver, a resident of Tippecanoe Lake and county health administrator. “I would hope at the time we got sewers we also have the correct zoning …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, including 10 students from Grace College, is measuring the water quality of local streams this fall as part of the center’s year-round sampling efforts. Information gathered through stream sampling helps make sure the lakes in Kosciusko County are healthy for the future. Every two weeks, …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams brought local lake animals to kindergarten classrooms around the county through the Aquatic Petting Zoo program this fall. This hands-on program, featuring four species that live in local lakes, visited five kindergarten classes this September including those at Claypool, Washington STEM Academy, Jefferson, North Webster …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Leadership Academy met at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, located off SR 13 in Syracuse, for a session on the importance of protecting the Kosciusko County water resources.  Guest speakers included Dr. Nate Bosch, Director, Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College and Heather Harwood, Executive Director, WACF.  Cadets learned …read more.

WARSAW — City of Warsaw Stormwater Utility and the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams recently partnered to display winning student art pieces from the annual Lakes & Streams Art Contest on the City of Warsaw’s street sweeper. Wawasee High School student Brianna Haessig’s piece, “Sunglasses,” and Warsaw Community High School student Austin Bowell’s piece, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is currently researching the cause of fish kills which have been reported on several Kosciusko County lakes including Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Lake and Winona Lake. Most of the fish notably affected have been white bass, an invasive fish not native to northern Indiana lakes. Fish kills …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams recently distributed a study to residents on Lake Tippecanoe, James Lake, Oswego Lake, Syracuse Lake, Lake Wawasee, and Winona Lake highlighting research on each of these lakes throughout history. The viewbooks feature historical snapshots of each lake, providing information about that lake’s history as well …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams Classroom Lake Experience program distributed 29 aquariums during the 2016-2017 school year and hosted aquatic petting zoos in six schools. As part of the Classroom Lake Experience program, aquariums are located in classrooms, libraries and community centers around Kosciusko County to educate students and residents about …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Stormwater Utility led a lab for the Environmental Science Program’s aquatic ecology class at Grace College. Through coordination with Dr. Nate Bosch, Director of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams and the Environmental Science Program, the lab gave college students the opportunity to visit various sites around the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s Center for Lakes & Streams is now the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams. This new name acknowledges the substantial leadership gifts to the center’s endowment fund from Lilly Endowment Inc. and the Lilly family through the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation. The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams has been …read more.