You’re the envy of your neighbors with your thick, beautiful lawn, right? Well, if you’re like me, the grass really IS greener on the other side of the fence. But, I’ve learned to deal with my lawn envy and instead know that the choices I make are having a better long-term affect on my lawn [...]

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By Falon French
HEC has been encouraging members to test water quality in their backyards for years. To help volunteers get started, the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation holds a bi-annual Wabash Sampling Blitz for all Lafayette area residents who want to learn more about water quality. As always, I yanked on my waders and [...]

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Does this sound familiar?  You head down to the lake with your family, or plan a kayaking trip on the river.  When you get to the water though it’s covered in a blanket of slime.  No, it’s not the Blob – it’s blue-green algae.
Unfortunately, you’ve probably already seen it somewhere in Indiana.  Blue-green algae blooms [...]

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