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After publishing my last article about Portledge, more than one person commented about the Vice Presidential visit to that cottage in the...

I have lived in Plymouth for thirty-five years and experienced Culver on day trips, bringing my kids to the beach or eating at the...

LMEC members John Spensley (left) and Dan Baughman (right) Since the beginnings of Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council (LMEC), the...

October Newsletter 2020Download

Although some may not see the harm in blowing their leaves into the lake, since leaves are “natural,” it is the cumulative effect of...

As stated in Lawn to Meadow – Part I, traditional turf lawns are food deserts that are unwelcoming for both birds and insects. In...

We don’t need data from the National Weather Service to know that it is DRY! From brown lawns to desiccated soybean fields to exposed...

Manicured Lawns – A Brief History The concept of closely cut, well-kept grass areas in gardens premiered in the 1700s in England and...

I knew when I started this blog that I wanted to include interviews, specifically of people who have lived here, or have been coming to...

Aquatic plants are an essential part of a healthy lake ecosystem and are often under-valued. Benefits of Aquatic Plants Provide Habitat...

August Newsletter 2020Download

Part Two of our Learn the Lake series included a session on benthic macroinvertebrates. The name says it all. Benthic meaning bottom...

When rain falls on natural areas it is slowed down, filtered by soil and plants, and allowed to gradually soak back into the ground. ...

July Newsletter 2020Download

With all the other crisis in the news this year, it’s easy to ignore what is continuing to happen in the Gulf of Mexico. The annual Gulf...

I started this job with the Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council last fall. I was fortunate to step into a position that was already...

Summer has finally arrived!  After a long, cold, wet spring, warm temperatures are here.  And along with the warm temps come the green...

Photo credit Mark Bugnaski Photography I’m sure you learned at a very young age that actions have consequences. Use the toilet – candy...