Last month the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new tool –“How’s My Waterway” that assembles publicly available water quality data into a user-friendly package that provides information on the quality of our nation’s waters at the community, state, and national level. This new tool was created in partnership with states and water stakeholders […]
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
Indiana Water Summit Update
The Indiana Water Summit, created by the White River Alliance, is an apolitical and inclusive annual forum developed to examine the complex interests and issues that face our water supply. The Summit’s subject matter seeks to remain consistent with and build upon current legislative actions in order to provide a broad planning perspective, weaving together […]
Free Paddle Days on the White River this summer
The White River Alliance, in cooperation with White River Canoe Company, is offering six Free Paddle Days to help groups of friends and colleagues enjoy the river at a safe social distance. In lieu of large events like the annual White River Dragon Boat Races, we hope that a day on the water will continue […]
Septic Systems and Marion County Wellfields
Explore the Marion County Wellfield Zoning Protection Ordinance which bans new non-residential septic systems within the boundaries of the wellfields.
Groundwater Assessments for Neighborhoods with Private Wells
Calling all private water well operators in Marion County! Did you know that the Marion County Public Health Department conducts groundwater assessments of neighborhoods across Marion County? Neighborhoods on wells are surveyed and private wells are sampled to determine the groundwater quality in that area. Go to the MCPHD Private Well Program website and click on […]
Great Lakes Now Resources for Middle School
Although school is coming to an end this year, Great Lakes Now offers a comprehensive set of middle school lesson plans that could be used at home or for early planning for the fall! The collection is divided into two sets plus a virtual field trip. Collection 1 – Exploration of the Great Lakes – […]
