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Welcome to the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams About About Did you know? We operate with a team of seven regular staff and as many as 30 student staff members. Contact News & Press Staff The Student Team Field Notes Research Research Did you know? In 2020, there was a drop in microcystin in the 14 local lakes we sample. Eight lakes had none detected at all! Lake Directory Original Research Live Data Blue-Green Algae Expert Guide Education Education Did you know? Kosciusko County is part of the Glacial Lakes region of Indiana. Most of our lakes are natural lakes that were formed by glaciers! K-12 Program Guide Classroom Lake Experience Lake Adventure Days Lilly Center Art Contest Field Trips Bonus Resources Collaborate Collaborate Did you know? We collaborate with dozens of organizations, both local and statewide, to understand and protect the lakes in Kosciusko County. The Lake Doctor Podcast Clearly Kosciusko The Lakes Festival Partners Get Involved Get Involved Did you know? Everyone lives in a watershed! Whether or not you own lake property, your actions impact local waterways. Events What Can I Do? 15th Anniversary Celebration Volunteer & Careers Sign up for our e-newsletter Ways to Give DOWNLOAD 2023 Beneath the Surface Menu About About Contact News & Press Staff The Student Team Field Notes Research Research Lake Directory Original Research Live Data Blue-Green Algae Expert Guide Education Education K-12 Program Guide Classroom Lake Experience Lake Adventure Days Lilly Center Art Contest Field Trips Bonus Resources Collaborate Collaborate The Lake Doctor Podcast Clearly Kosciusko The Lakes Festival Partners Get Involved Get Involved Events What Can I Do? 15th Anniversary Celebration Volunteer & Careers Sign up for our e-newsletter Ways to Give Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Research, Education and Collaboration Making the lakes in Kosciusko County clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. 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While you enjoy the water, we use research to illuminate its future. Read Our Research Lake Publications Blue-Green Algae Water clarity’s surprising impact on your home value → View All Field Notes Engaging, approachable science Education We take a holistic approach to K-12 education, starting with teachers’ needs and hands-on, state-approved standards. Get Educated K-12 Field Trips Art Contest So you’ve heard about PFAS,” a.k.a. Forever Chemicals”… → View All Events Connecting with lake ecosystems Collaboration From families to businesses, the lakes build community. We’ll show you proactive ways to protect them. Collaborate With Us Events What can I do? Water clarity’s surprising impact on your home value → View All Events 2023 LAKE REPORT Beneath the Surface We want you to understand the data we gather and use it to make the best decisions for your local lakes and their watersheds! That’s what this report helps us do: investigate and clarify the complex relationships between land, water and living organisms. Use it as a tool to enhance the knowledge you already have, and to understand the relationship between the people and lakes in our county. Get the report Learning Just Got Easier Field Notes April 24, 2024 Water clarity’s surprising impact on your home value Read More February 6, 2024 How Clear is my Lake? Read More Explore the depths of local lakes from the comfort of your home: blue green algae, fish habitats and more. View All Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams Research Education Collaborate Get Involved Contact Us Cash, Check and Credit Card Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams 1 Lancer Way Winona Lake, IN 46590 Visiting us? Click here! Phone: 574-372-5281 Fax: 574-372-5124 Email: lakes@grace.edu Copyright © 2024 Lilly Center for Lakes &...