Coastal Awareness Month
Celebrate the Coast: Fresh, Water, Fun!
June 2013 is Coastal Awareness Month in the State of Indiana!
The CAM Committee members and partners are working together to develop a wide variety of events to celebrate the diversity and beauty of the Lake Michigan Coastal Region. Events highlight natural, cultural, and historic resources in the Coastal Region of Indiana – Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties. Our goal is to increase public awareness of these Coastal Resources and engage people in targeted activities that take them places they have never been before.
Note: Participating organizations should use the Lake Michigan CAM logo and promotional materials in highlighting their event - the event will be placed on the CAM website. Promotional materials will be distributed to event sponsors after event registration.
| JUNE 2013 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 30 Clean Boats Crew | 1 Clean Boats Crew Krueger Water Festival Jammin for the Dunes Glamping Weekend | |||||
| 2 Clean Boats Crew Glamping Weekend |
3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 Clean Boats Crew National Get Outdoors Day Picnic Michigan City Litter Pick Up Event Old Lighthouse Museum 40th anniversary |
| 9 Clean Boats Crew Seventh Annual Trail Creek Fun Float Old Lighthouse Museum 40th anniversary |
10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 Clean Boats Crew Robinson Lake Paddle Hobart Marsh Complex Hike Singing Sands Star Show |
| 16 Clean Boats Crew | 17 West Beach Succession Hike | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 Clean Boats Crew Deep River Paddle |
| 23 Clean Boats Crew | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 Gary Clean Water Reception & Award | 28 | 29 Clean Boats Crew Gary Clean Water Celebration |
Event Date: 6/1
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person:Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: - No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Portage Public Marina Boat Launch
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Event Date: 6/1
Event Time:10 am – 2 pm (CST)
Event Name: Krueger Water Festival
Event Description: Join Krueger Middle School and it's many partners for a fun filled day all about water! The Krueger Water Festival will provide educational booths and activitiesfor both families and individuals. This event will also celebrate the opening of our new trails located next to Trail Creek. This is part of the Michigan City Coastal Celebration.
Event Sponsor: Krueger Middle School
Contact Person: Vera Jones
Contact Information: vjones@mcas.k12.in.us or mbirkholz@mcas.k12.in.us
Registration Required: No- open to all
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire.
Location: Krueger Middle School
Target Audience: Families and individuals in water quality and related recreational activities.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Public outreach and education of water quality.
Event Date: 6/1
Event Time: 6 - 11 pm (CST)
Event Name: Jammin for the Dunes
Event Description: Join Save the Dunes for our annual Jammin for the Dunes celebration. This event features good music and good beer. All proceeds benefit the fabulous work Save the Dunes is currently doing to preserve, protect and restore the Indiana Dunes and all natural resources in Northwest Indiana's Lake Michigan Watershed for an enhanced quality of life.
Event Sponsor: Save the Dunes
Contact Person: Erin Argylan, Event Coordinator
Contact Information: eargyila@iun.edu
Registration Required: - No
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire
Location: Washington Park Ampitheatre Michigan City
Target Audience: Anyone interested in learning more about Save the Dunes work in the Lake Michigan Watershed.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Public outreach on Lake Michigan Watershed efforts.
Additional Information: Must be 21 with ID to drink. $15 admission. Cash-only event. For more information, visit http://savedunes.org/jammin/
Event Date: 6/1 and 6/2
Event Time: 10 am (CST)
Event Name: Glamping Weekend
Event Description: Indiana Dunes State Park will offer a special themed weekend to explore the natural and cultural resources in the dunes from a glamping perspective May 31-June 2. Glamorous camping, or glamping, is a way to experience the splendor of the outdoors without forgoing the creature comforts you can't live without. Whether in a tent, yurt, airstream, or tree house, it's camping on a grand scale. Weekend programs will focus on important women in dunes history, beach glass jewelry making, a camping recipe tasting and exchange, example glamping sites, and other activities.
Event Sponsor: Indiana Dunes State Park.
Contact Person: Brad Bumgardner
Contact Information: bbumgardner@dnr.in.gov or dunesnc@dnr.in.gov
Registration Required: No - open to all.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire.
Location: Indiana Dunes State Park.
Target Audience: Families, individuals, retired folks. Campers and non campers.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: The park is opening up recreation opportunities to a demographic that normally doesn't utilize park resources due to their perceived rugged or primitive nature. We hope half come who have never attended a IDSP program before.
Additional Information: Please see www.stateparks.in.gov for program schedules.
Event Date: 6/2
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person:Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Cedar Lake (North Park Access at 7929 Lakeshore Drive, Cedar Lake, IN)
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Event Date: 6/8
Event Time: 11 am – 4 pm (CST)
Event Name: National Get Outdoors Day Picnic
Event Description: Join Dunes Learning Center for a day of exciting outdoor family fun including trail hikes, river exploration, kayak demonstrations, camp crafts and lunch on the lawn. An exhibition of multi-media works depicting native perching birds by artist Melissa Washburn will be featured and artist/educator Bonnie Zimmer will guide guests of all ages in the creation of a temporary collaborative sculpture made from recycled and found materials. PLUS, Lakeshore Public Television will be on hand with the "Curiosity Cam." This event is part of the National Get Outdoors Day and also supports the Leave No Child Inside initiative. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend!
Event Sponsor: Arcelor Mittal, Chicago Wilderness, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Lakeshore Public Television, Northwest Indiana Paddling Association and Times Media Company
Contact Person: Dunes Learning Center
Contact Information: curious@duneslearningcenter.org
Registration Required: Required. Sign up at duneslearningcenter.org
Recommended Attire: Outdoors Attire
Location: Dunes Learning Center
Target Audience: People of all ages
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Provide opportunities for families and individuals to enjoy the outdoors and explore Indiana Dunes Natinal Lakeshore
Additional Information: Partners and sponsors are being sought. Learn more at www.duneslearningcenter.org/events/
Event Date: 6/8
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person: Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Portage Public Marina Boat Launch
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Event Date: 6/8
Event Time: 9 am - 12 pm (CST)
Event Name: Michigan City Litter Pick-Up Event
Event Description: Join us for Michigan City's week long Coastal Awareness Celebration. The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department will host an Adopt a Beach Litter Pick Up event on June 8th at Washington Park. Help make your community and beach a little cleaner! This is part of the Michigan City Coastal Celebration.
Event Sponsor: Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department
Contact Person: Shannon Eason
Contact Information: (219) 873-1506 or season@emichigancity.com
Registration Required: Pre-register at www.greatlakes.org or register on site the day of the event.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire
Location: Pier in Washington Park, Michigan City
Target Audience: Families and individuals interested in water quality and protecting the environment
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Public outreach and education of beaches and keeping them clean.
Event Date: 6/8 and 6/9
Event Time: 11 am - 4 pm (CST)
Event Name: Old Lighthouse Museum 40th anniversary
Event Description: The Old Lighthouse Museum is celebrating 40 years as a community-based, volunteer-staffed maritime and local history museum. The weekend long celebration will include free admission, special speakers, activities and booths where families and individuals can explore their maritime heritage.
Event Sponsor: Michigan City Historical Society/Old Lighthouse Museum.
Contact Person: Laura Shields
Contact Information: mchistorical@att.net
Registration Required: No - open to all.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire.
Location: Old Lighthouse Museum, 100 Heisman Harbor Rd, Washington Park, Michigan City, Indiana
Target Audience: Families and individuals interested in the area's maritime heritage.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Public education about the area's unique sense of place on the Lake Michigan shore.
Additional Information: Special speakers on Saturday at 1 pm on June 8, family learning activities.
Event Date: 6/9
Event Time: Registration - 8:30 am; Launch 10 am
Event Name: Seventh Annual Trail Creek Fun Float
Event Description: Paddling tour of Trail Creek followed by a reception w/ lunch at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts - For Novice paddlers - Rentals Available - provided by Chicago River Canoe & Kayak. To reserve, please contact Ryan Chew at (312) 823-3384 or ryanwc@sbcglobal.net
Event Sponsor: Northwest Indiana Paddling Association
Contact Person: Dan Plath
Contact Information: mailt:dkplath@nwipa.org
Registration Required: Yes - at the event.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire
Location:Washington Park, Michigan City
Target Audience: Families and individuals in water quality and related recreational activities
Additional Information: Please check the NWIPA website calendar for details; will be updated closer to the date of the event - http://nwipa.org/events.html
Event Date: 6/9
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person: Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Cedar Lake (North Park Access at 7929 Lakeshore Drive, Cedar Lake, IN)
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Event Date: 6/15
Event Time: Noon – 3 pm (CST)
Event Name: Robinson Lake Paddle
Event Description: Paddling tour intended to allow beginners the chance to experience canoeing and kayaking. Raise awareness of Robinson Lake. BYO Lunch. For Novice Paddlers. Loaner boats available.
Event Sponsor: Northwest Indiana Paddling Association
Contact Person: Maggie Byrne
Contact Information: margaret_a_byrne@yahoo.com
Registration Required: Yes, at the event.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire.
Location: Robinson Lake Park, Hobart, IN
Target Audience: Families and individuals in water quality and related recreational activities
Additional Information: Please check the NWIPA website calendar for details; will be updated closer to the date of the event - http://nwipa.org/events.html
Event Date: 6/15
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person: Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Portage Public Marina Boat Launch
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Event Date: 6/15
Event Time: 9 am – 2 pm (CST)
Event Name: Hobart Marsh Complex Hike
Event Description: Save the Dunes is hosting a hike event within the Hobart Marsh Complex as part of the Calumet Series Hike on June 15th. The hike will include topics such as Robinson Lake and Save the Dunes/Shirley Heinze Land Trust's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative restoration grant. Participates will be able to visit at least 4 sites within the Hobart Marsh and learn about some of the land restoration/preservation projects and activities that are occurring within this unique complex.
Event Sponsor: Save the Dunes
Contact Person: Samantha Erdelac
Contact Information: sam@savedunes.org
Registration Required: Open to all but prefer RSVP
Recommended Attire: Hiking Attire
Location: Robinson Lake parking lot, Hobart
Target Audience: Families and individuals interested in land preservation and restoration
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Public outreach and education of land preservation within Hobart Marsh Complex.
Additional Information: Please register at http://www.savedunes.org/monthly/index.php?uid=65237553ef05
Event Date: 6/15
Event Time: 8:30 - 11 pm (CST)
Event Name: Singing Sands Star Show
Event Description: The Indiana Dunes State Park Interpretive Services will again be hosting the Singing Sands Star Show on Saturday, June 15 from 8:30-11 pm at the Indiana Dunes State Park beach pavilion. Activities begin Saturday night at 8:30 pm (CDT) at the Beach Pavilion. Astronomical Society members bring telescopes for deep space viewing, and share their expertise and passion for star gazing. Stories on Native American sky lore will also kick things off with the State Park Interpretive Naturalists. By 9:30 pm, the stars will begin to appear. With only a partially lit moon, good viewing of the night sky over Lake Michigan should occur. Constellation talks will highlight the many star formations that can be viewed over the dunes this time of year. In case of inclement weather, an alternate space talk will be offered in the Nature Center at 8:30 pm.
Event Sponsor: Indiana Dunes State Park
Contact Person: Brad Bumgardner
Contact Information: bbumgardner@dnr.in.gov or dunesnc@dnr.in.gov
Registration Required: No - open to all.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire, blankets to keep warm.
Location: Indiana Dunes State Park Beach Pavilion.
Target Audience: Families, indviduals, retired folks, kids over 3 years old.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: The park makes use of it's position on Lake Michigan as a star gazing center for the Chicago area. Due to our distance from the big city, and dark skies to the north, good star gazing occurs here that can not be found generally in the immediate region.
Additional Information: Go to www.stateparks.in.gov for program schedules.
Event Date: 6/16
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person: Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Cedar Lake (North Park Access at 7929 Lakeshore Drive, Cedar Lake, IN)
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Event Date: 6/17
Event Time: 5 pm - Dusk (CST)
Event Name: West Beach Succession Hike
Event Description: Join Save the Dunes for an exciting summer evening at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore at West Beach. The evening will begin with a 1.4 mile hike on the West Beach Succession Trail, led by our friends from the National Park Service. Afterwards Save the Dunes staff will tickle your taste buds with delicious BBQ. Side dishes are welcome. There will be a $3 charge per car to enter. Funds will benefit the National Park Service. Space is limited, so register today or contact natalie@savedunes.org
Event Sponsor: Save the Dunes
Contact Person: Natalie Johnson
Contact Information: natalie@savedunes.org
Registration Required: RSVP required.
Recommended Attire: Hiking Attire
Location: West Beach North County Line Road Portage, IN 46368
Target Audience: Families and individuals in the history of the dunes and related recreational activities
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Public outreach and education of the Indiana dunes.
Additional Information: Please register at: http://savedunes.org/monthly/index.php?uid=f40e83fdb969
Event Date: 6/22
Event Time: Registration - 11:00 am; Launch 12:00 pm
Event Name: Deep River Paddle
Event Description: Paddling tour of Deep River from Hobart to Lake Station. Details on the route still being worked out.
Event Sponsor: Northwest Indiana Paddling Association
Contact Person: Dan Plath
Contact Information: dkplath@nwipa.org
Registration Required: Yes-at the event or at
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire
Location: Festival Park - 111 E. Old Ridge Road; Hobart, Indiana.
Target Audience: Families and individuals in water quality and related recreational activities.
Additional Information: Please check the NWIPA website calendar for details; will be updated closer to the date of the event http://nwipa.org/events.html
Event Date: 6/22
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person: Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Portage Public Marina Boat Launch
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Event Date: 6/23
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person: Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Cedar Lake (North Park Access at 7929 Lakeshore Drive, Cedar Lake, IN)
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Event Date: 6/27
Event Time: 11 am – 4 pm (CST)
Event Name: Gary Clean Water Reception & Award
Event Description: The Gary Green Urbanism/Environmental Affairs Division and Gary Storm Water Management District are hosting a Clean Water Reception & Award Celebration at the newly renovated Marquette Park Pavilion on June 27, 2013. This evening affair will present a speaker panel and recognize regional and local efforts to promote water quality. Clean Water...Life Essential!
Event Sponsor: Gary Storm Water Management District and Gary Environmental Affairs and Green Urbanism
Contact Person: Lauren Riga
Contact Information: Lriga@ci.gary.in.us
Registration Required: Pre-registration is required.
Recommended Attire: Business Attire.
Location: Marquette Park Pavilion.
Target Audience: Residents, Businesses, and Community Organizations.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Public Participation and Involvement is one of the six minimum control measures (MCMs) under the federally mandated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements to encourage the public's involevment in storm water pollution in our communities. Everyone can play a role in protecting our water. We believe that Clean Water is Life Essential.
Additional Information: Visit our website for updates at http://www.garysanitary.com/gswmd_default.asp
Event Date: 6/29
Event Time: 11 am – 4 pm (CST)
Event Name: Gary Clean Water Celebration
Event Description: The 8th annual Gary Clean Water Celebration is an activity of the Gary Storm Water Management District’s Public Education and Outreach Program. The day-long event will include lots of fun and educational activities for youth and adults promoting clean water, including free canoe training/paddle boat rides, fishing education, water quality assessment, informational booths/exhibits, creative art with activity, health, fitness and nature therapy activities/information, games and refreshments. Everyone who pledges for clean water will receive a free gift. Bring your fishing equipment and/or kite to participate in those activities. Clean Water...Life Essential!
Event Sponsor: Gary Storm Water Management District and Gary Environmental Affairs and Green Urbanism
Contact Person: Brenda Scott Henry
Contact Information: Bhenry@ci.gary.in.us; Lriga@ci.gary.in.us
Registration Required: No Registration Requirements- Event is open to public.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire.
Location: Marquette Park - Area 5 near the Lagoon.
Target Audience: Families and individuals in water quality and related recreational activities .
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Public education and outreach is one of the six minimum control measures (MCMs) under the federally mandated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements to prevent and reduce storm water pollution in our communities. Everyone can play a role in protecting our water. We believe that Clean Water is Life Essential.
Additional Information: Booth opportunities available to organizations with water quality or environmental focus.Visit our website for updates at http://www.garysanitary.com/gswmd_default.asp
Event Date: 6/29
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person: Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Portage Public Marina Boat Launch
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Event Date: 6/30
Event Time: 9 am (CST)
Event Name: Clean Boats Crew
Event Description: Clean Boats Crew will be leading outreach events at local boat launches to raise awareness of the harm caused by aquatic invasive species, and provide boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users with information about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. A Site Leader will be on-site to hand out educational materials, answer questions, demonstrate boat cleaning techniques, and train volunteers. If you are interested in spending two or three hours on a weekend morning or afternoon talking with the public about aquatic invasive species, please contact us!! More information can be found at http://niipp.net/?page_id=1176
Event Sponsor: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Contact Person: Cathy McGlynn, Program Coordinator
Contact Information: cathy.mcglynn@niipp.net
Registration Required: No - volunteers encouraged to come as their schedules permit, but contacting the Coordinator in advance is appreciated.
Recommended Attire: Casual Attire; dress for weather.
Location: Cedar Lake (North Park Access at 7929 Lakeshore Drive, Cedar Lake, IN)
Target Audience: Boaters, anglers, and other recreational water users.
Event Learning Objective(s) - measure of success: Increased public awareness of, public engagement in, and responsibility for issues affecting coastal resources (i.e., the spread of aquatic invasive species) by meaningful exposures to outreach materials.
Additional Information: Site Leaders will provide any on-site training to new volunteers as necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with the program, feel free to contact Cathy McGlynn for more information.
Tourism and Hotel Accommodation Information
- LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Porter County Convention Recreation & Visitors Commission
- Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau
