Watershed Projects
Our Watershed Projects
Over the years, WACF has partnered with many state and federal agencies to plan, fund, and implement projects to enhance and protect our watershed. Look at some of our Watershed Projects and learn how we are working to prevent the decline of watersheds in the Wawasee area.
The Duckit Farms Sludge Lagoon Funding Upstream of Village Lake Stream
The Ecology Committee issues ‘Farmer Grants’ up to $5,000 for agricultural projects that help prevent erosion or help keep water runoff clean. The Duck It Sludge Lagoon is to help the functionality of Duck It duck farm.
Earnhart Culvert Repair, Piper, Galaway Ditch
The Ecology Committee issues ‘Farmer Grants’ up to $5,000 for agricultural projects that help prevent erosion or help keep water runoff clean. The Earnhart Farmer grant was a culvert repair to help drainage and erosion off his field.
Native Seeding/Renovation at the WACF Center and Between the Lakes
In 2020 – 2021 WACF received a grant and in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), restored a 6 acre turf grass yard to native planting including wildflowers and native grasses at Between-the-Lakes.
Ritter Branch Project
Ritter Branch stream flowing from the continental divide, north to Hindman Lake was causing significant streambank erosion in Noble County…
Turkey creek Tributary
In 2016 WACF received a IDNR LARE grant for an engineering design study of the tributary to help prevent erosion and stabilize the shoreline. And following up on the study, in 2017 WACF received a LARE grant for construction of the proposed Turkey Creek Tributary erosion.
Martin Creek Project
This project addresses the deteriorated riprap spillway located on Martin Creek’s confluence with Lake Wawasee in Kosciusko County, Indiana…
Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation
WACF was grateful, and relieved, when the opportunity came along to acquire the 40 acre property now known as the Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center…
Eco-zone Establishment
In 2001, the WACF, the Syracuse Lake Association, and the Wawasee Property Owners Association worked with the IDNR to develop the state’s first eco-zones…
Turkey creek Project
The Turkey Creek Sediment Trap project is located at the mouth of the Creek as it flows into Gordy Lake in Noble County, Indiana…
Thorpe Sediment Basin Project
WACF acquired this 4.51 acre property that was a part of the adjacent farmland. The Thorpe parcel located within…
Village Lake Stream Restoration
Received a $46,875 grant from LARE for an Engineering Construction Project on Village Lake (2009). Received a $20,00…
Dillon Creek Project
Received a $27,000 grant from LARE for a Feasibility / Design Study on Dillon Creek (2009). Received a $45,000 gran…