(Video courtesy Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation) SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation has announced a Wawasee watershed ecological health study, a comprehensive analysis of nutrient and sediment loads. This is a landmark study for the foundation. Since 1991, WACF has focused on improving water quality with two primary tools: acquisition of critical properties (currently more …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Sediment problems on Lake Tippecanoe, Winona Lake and Lake Wawasee can now be addressed following the receiving of grant funding from the Department of Natural Resource’s Lake and River Enhancement program. Lake Tippecanoe received a $48,000 grant and Winona Lake received $180,000 for sediment removal, while Lake Wawasee received $20,000 to develop a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Winona Lake was among nine lakes to receive funds for a sediment removal plan as part of the Lake and River Enhancement program in the Department of Natural Resource’s Division of Fish & Wildlife. Grants were also awarded to fix logjam problems in lakes and rivers. The grants totaled $554,000. The grant for …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The meeting room at Silver Lake’s town hall was filled as local residents gathered to learn more about a sediment removal plan. The town is working on applying for an 80-20 grant that will help fund the project. However, there are a number of steps that must be completed before the application …read more.