Now that the Geist Watershed Alliance (GWA) has received its grant of $54,000 from the Lake and River Enhancements (LARE) section of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), it is positioned to make a major impact on the future health of Geist Reservoir, as well as the other waters in this regional basin.Important decisions […]

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The Geist Community’s own non-profit water quality protection organization, the Geist Watershed Alliance (GWA), was notified on July 9th that it has been awarded $54,000 from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to fund the development of a watershed management plan. This is the GWA’s first big achievement and is significant for not […]

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Only time will tell, and it will depend upon the temperature and the amount of rainfall we get this year. But most importantly, it will depend on what the nutrient levels are in the water when temperatures reach the upper range for an extended period of time.
These are facts that a group of […]

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[ July 9, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Want to know the secret of establishing an amazing flower garden and keeping it looking its best all season long? Even through drought and flood? Now, you can … and it won’t cost you a cent. In fact, it may save you money in the long run in terms of your water […]

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[ June 5, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Become a Runoff Ranger!

Builders are required to have erosion controls at construction sites, but not all of them do. Learn what the rules require, how to spot erosion problems, and what to do about them.

The Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter will hold a free public workshop in association with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the […]

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[ February 20, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Plan on making recreational use of the lake this summer? Let’s hope the reservoir’s health will not interfere with your boating and swimming outings again this year!

To improve and protect the water quality of the lake (and the home values of the community), residents have united and formed the Geist Watershed Alliance. This […]

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