HOUSE DISAPPERED!

 Out for a boat ride and noticed this home on Pheasant Drive is gone!  Looks like getting ready to rebuild bigger and better.

BOAT STICKERS IN

 The 2022-2023 Boat Stickers are available at the Conservancy Office.  Residnets should call ahead and make an appointment.  (317-933-2893)  This allows the office personel to have your stickers and forms ready.  I did and was in and out in 5 minutes.  Remember to be courtious to the office workers....they didn't make the rules, they are there to help everyone get their boat stickers.   Speedboats, Pontoon Boats, and grandfathered Jet Skis are $120.  Fishing boats $60.  Non Motorized Boats $10.  

SURPRISE FLOODING

 A 2:00 AM Storm dumped at least a couple inches of rain in a short period of time.  North end of Sweetwater looks like "creamed coffee!"  Lake level still on the rise at 12:00 noon.....may go over docks.

INDIANA CLEAN LAKES SAMPLING

 Prof Melissa Landy brought her students out today and took intensive water samples from both Cordry and Sweetwater Lakes.  Ms. Landy is the professional in charge of Indiana Clean Lakes program.  Quinn Heatherington and I do regular water clarity and sampling each summer and submit the information to the IU sponsored program.  "Go IU!"

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

 Open water along the edge of Sweetwater Dam is providing a "haven" for numerous birds.  One group of coots off by themselves and another group of "mixed varieties" near the gas pump.

WINTER WONDERLAND!

 The weather man finally predicted correctly.  Wednesday rain graduated into ice follow by snow on Thursday.  Johnson and Brown County schools closed for Thursday and Friday.  Brown County was on "red" alert for driving on roads.  The CSCD crews are out plowing today and tonight.  Total accumulation....I'm guessing 3-4 inches.  Say safe!

WONDERFUL WINTER

 Winter has finally arrived with snow and cold weather.  A light snow made the roads slick on Friday and the cold weather last week had frozen the lakes.  Both Cordry and Sweetwater are about 85% frozen over.  Several smaller lakes and ponds in the area are totally frozen over with 5 or more inches thickness.  The larger lakes are probably Not Safe yet recreational enjoyment.