Lilly Center celebrates accessible outdoor classroom
On Wednesday, against a gorgeous backdrop of speckled green and yellow leaves, the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams celebrated a milestone in accessible outdoor education. The ribbon cutting was...
View ArticleMeet the 2022-23 Student Team
Each school year, the Lilly Center employs Grace College students to help manage scientific studies, develop and execute K-12 programs, and help manage collaborative projects. Most of these interns...
View ArticleSo you’ve heard about “PFAS,” a.k.a. “Forever Chemicals”…
If you read human health topics in the news, you may have scrolled past a headline containing words “water pollution” and “forever chemicals,” or the acronym “PFAS.” Even if you read these articles,...
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How healthy are Kosciusko County’s lakes in 2023?
Just like we take our bodies to the doctor for a checkup, our lakes need checkups too! Every summer since 2013, the Lilly Center has conducted research on 12 all-sport lakes in Kosciusko County, as...
View ArticleWhy is there foam in in my river?
You’ve seen foam forming near ocean shores, but how about in our local lakes and streams? The foam can be a concerning sight if you are unaware of its origin. The cause of this natural occurrence is...
View ArticleCreighton Brothers invests in local lakes and streams
Creighton Brothers have established an endowed directorship at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams to ensure stable and excellent leadership for decades to come. “Hard work and innovation are the...
View ArticleDeveloping Water Literacy – One 4th Grader at a Time
Kosciusko County 4th graders enjoyed a day of outdoor education on the shores of Winona Lake thanks to a partnership between Grace College, Warsaw Community Schools, and the Lilly Center for Lakes...
View ArticleRyan Workman: Forging a Career in Environmental Science
The first thing you notice about Ryan Workman is the artistic set of tattoos that cover his arms and his confident, positive demeanor. Spend a little time with him, and he will also reveal a passion...
View ArticleA Case for Trustworthy Data: Research Database
As a lake resident, understanding your lake and how to best care for it is important. You might rely on best-practice recommendations from experts like those at the Indiana Department of Natural...
View ArticleHow Clear is my Lake?
If your lake is clear, that must mean it is clean, right? From a scientific perspective, a clean lake does not have to be clear – and a lake with high clarity is not always clean. A lake with high...
View ArticleWater clarity’s surprising impact on your home value
Increasing your lakefront home value is a priority – it is an investment, after all! Although traditional ways of increasing home values, like remodeling, adding square footage, or a new roof, are...
View ArticleToxic blue-green algae bloom identified on Big Chapman Lake
This week, the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams identified a highly toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom in Big Chapman Lake. As a result, the Lilly Center urges lake residents to exercise...
View ArticleOver 600 4th graders enjoy annual Lake Adventure Day
WINONA LAKE, IND – Lake Adventure Day lives up to its name as 605 4th-grade students gathered in Winona Lake Limitless Park over two days last week. Students from 10 elementary schools explored...
View ArticleLilly Center announces E. coli certification for in-house lab
The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is proud to announce that its E. coli testing program has been certified by the Indiana State Department of Health on October 7, 2024. “This certification is...
View ArticleEpisode 1 | Liquid Gold: How our Lakes Drive the Economy
Can investing in lake-front properties improve your financial future and your lake’s health? On this episode of the Lake Doctor podcast, we chat with Kay Young, a real estate veteran with 36 years of...
View ArticleEpisode 2 | Anchored in STEM: Transforming Schools and Lakeside Communities
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View ArticleEpisode 3 | Strategic Health and Water Safety Insights with K21 Health...
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View ArticleEpisode 4 | Wetland Wonders: A Lake’s Defense Mechanisms
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View ArticleEpisode 5 | Preserving Diversity: The Importance of Fish Populations in...
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View ArticleEpisode 6 | Lakes, Streams and Stewardship: The Role of Charitable Giving in...
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