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.
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!
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!
Collaborate
Collaborate

Did you know?

We collaborate with dozens of organizations, both local and statewide, to understand and protect the lakes in Kosciusko County.
Get Involved
Get Involved

Did you know?

Everyone lives in a watershed! Whether or not you own lake property, your actions impact local waterways.
Ways to Give

DOWNLOAD THE 2024 LAKES REPORT

Bonus Resources

Original resources from the Lilly Center

These illustrations and graphics were first created for an ecology class at Grace College and are now available to you.

Feel free to download them! Please cite the Lilly Center with each use.

Download Oligotrophic Download Mesotrophic Download Eutrophic

Things you should know about lake ecosystems

Download Food Chain

Download Aquatic Ecosystems

Download Summer Download Autumn Download Winter Download Spring

Download Aquatic Plants

Download Water Cycle