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dpalmer55
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Anyone Else Have a Rash?
Have you, or someone you know, developed a rash after swimming in the lake? I get contacted every year by people wanting someone to...
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dpalmer55
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Foam on the Water
If you were lucky enough to be in Culver last week enjoying the beautiful weather, I hope you were able to take a stroll along the...
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dpalmer55
Apr 10, 20233 min read
Nature Speaks in the Call of the Loon
According to one LMEF volunteer, he has spotted loons this time of year stopping for a brief time at Lake Maxinkuckee during their...
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dpalmer55
Feb 15, 20232 min read
This Mild Winter is Wonderful….Or Is It?
This has certainly not been a good year for winter enthusiasts or people who need snow and ice to make a living. The lake was only iced...
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dpalmer55
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Following Indiana Conservation Legislation 2023
From the Indiana General Assembly website: As one of three co-equal branches of state government, the General Assembly is responsible for...
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dpalmer55
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Fun with Facts and Figures
A few people have commented to me recently that the lake is “really down!” That prompted me to look into some data to see if I could...
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dpalmer55
Nov 25, 20223 min read
Aquatic Vegetation Public Meeting Summary
Dave Keister, Aquatic Weed Control, led a public meeting on Tuesday, November 15th, concerning vegetation in Lake Maxinkuckee. There...
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dpalmer55
Aug 30, 20223 min read
Rounding Up Roundup
I recently received a call from someone concerned about their neighbor using Roundup near the lake. Since this is the second call this...
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dpalmer55
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Horrible(?) Gelatinous Blob
Photo taken along north shore of the lake. I was recently asked what the bright green, gelatinous blobs on the rocks in the lake were. I...
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dpalmer55
Jun 30, 20222 min read
For the Sake of the Lake, Minimize Your Wake
In case you missed the Lake Maxinkuckee Association (LMA) presentation earlier this month, Captain Neal Wallace spoke about boating rules...
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dpalmer55
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Combatting Eurasian Watermilfoil
Last year, Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund (LMEF) paid for a survey of aquatic plants in the lake. The report showed a widespread...
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dpalmer55
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Supporting Nature at the Lake
Chances are if you have visited a spa or gone for a massage you were surrounded by soothing sounds from the moment you entered. What is...
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dpalmer55
Dec 17, 20212 min read
The Impact of La Niña
Winter conditions play a role in what the lake could look like next season According to an email I received from Indiana Climate...
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dpalmer55
Oct 20, 20212 min read
Lake Turnover and Why It Matters
I wrote an article in spring 2020 explaining lake turnover. It’s one thing to know that Lake Maxinkuckee is a dimictic lake, meaning it...
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dpalmer55
Jul 16, 20214 min read
Let’s Talk About Snakes
photo courtesy of Dave Gibson I am always looking for topics for blog articles and often inspiration comes in the form of, what I call,...
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dpalmer55
Apr 7, 20213 min read
Is That Fish Safe to Eat?
I recently received notification that Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) had updated their 303(d) list, a water...
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dpalmer55
Apr 5, 20212 min read
Water Pollution Begins on Land
“Eighty percent of pollution to the marine environment comes from the land. One of the biggest sources is called nonpoint source...
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dpalmer55
Oct 22, 20202 min read
Dan Baughman – Lake Maxinkuckee’s Citizen Scientist
LMEC members John Spensley (left) and Dan Baughman (right) Since the beginnings of Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council (LMEC), the...
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dpalmer55
Sep 29, 20203 min read
What To Do With All Those Leaves!
Although some may not see the harm in blowing their leaves into the lake, since leaves are “natural,” it is the cumulative effect of...
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