The Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council and Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund are comprised strictly of community volunteers. These individuals are dedicated to ensuring the long-term health and well-being of both the lake and its surrounding watershed district. The hard-working members of the Council conduct on-going testing to monitor the lake’s water quality, keep watch for signs of invasive plant species like Hydrilla, provide support to Purdue University and the DNR for their programs, maintain the three main inlets to the lake (Wilson Ditch, Curtiss Ditch Wetland, and the Kline Ditch Wetland), monitor planting programs, conduct community education programs, and continually seek to develop new ways to better ensure the success of our goals. Environmental Council Members: Allen Chesser, Chairman Dusty Henricks Dr. John Bernero Luke Felde Jim Lemon Bill Rhodes Dan Osborn Gary Shaffer Dave Blalock It is the Fund Board that approves environmental projects on a priority basis and secures the future of the Council through its vigorous fund raising efforts and sound financial planning. Many have served their time as council volunteers before assuming the leadership role that is necessary to guarantee our success for generations to come. Environmental Fund Members: Mary Anna Swennumson, President Carol Zeglis, Fundraising Chair Jim Sturman, Treasurer Pam Buxton, Immediate Past Pres. Kevin Berger Litt Clark Tom Story Allen Chesser (as Council Chair) Advisors: Jack Cunningham Tom Sams Executive Director, Kathy Clark, oversees and coordinates the efforts of the Council. The director provides oversight for on-going projects; helps identify funding sources to support both new and continuing projects; acts as the community liaison on educational and informational issues; and coordinates the efforts of both the Council and the Fund ensuring the most successful return on every donation dollar raised in support of our cause. DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO LMEC, P.O. BOX 187, CULVER, IN 46511 AND ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE.