Abundant quality fresh water is one of the most cherished treasures of any locale. Without it, the quality of life for its citizens and future generations is degraded. Only one hundredth of one percent (0.01%) of the water on Earth is fresh surface water, so the scarcity of this resource makes it especially important to monitor and protect its quality.
Located in the midst of the lakes region of north central Indiana, Kosciusko County has over 100 natural lakes. Water quality is often endangered with rapid growth and development in an area, and Kosciusko County is growing at a fast rate. What we know about the condition of the county’s water indicates that water quality varies widely throughout the area.
In order to protect the county’s valuable water resources, a concerted effort on the part of the community is necessary. For this reason, Grace College is embarking on an initiative to help the citizens of Kosciusko County promote and protect the quality of their waters.
PRESS RELEASE - KLAS Receives $25,000 Grant to Educate 2,600 Kosciusko County StudentsKosciusko Lakes and Streams (KLAS), a county-wide environmental initiative centered at Grace College, has received a $25,000 grant to launch a series of environmental field days targeting 2,600 students throughout Kosciusko County. The grant was awarde
PRESS RELEASE - KLAS Receives $150,000 Toxin Research Grant to Protect Kosciusko County LakesKosciusko Lakes and Streams (KLAS), a community water quality initiative centered at Grace College, has received a $150,000 grant to conduct a two-year study on toxin levels in Kosciusko County lakes.
Protect yourself from harmful algae blooms this summerWhen temperatures climb and the summer sun beats down, conditions are ripe for lakes to produce harmful algae blooms, some of which can be harmful to pets and humans. Harmful algal blooms (HAB) are blue-green algal blooms containing toxins or oth
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Thank you to Lakes Festival Supporters!The second annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival, which kicked off the appreciation week on Saturday, June 26, was a great success with over 1,000 children and adult visitors, 30 booths representing non-profit/educational organizations and water-ori
