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FLM is looking for 5-7 volunteers to help with its monthly Adopt-A-Shoreline cleanup on March 23 at 2:00 PM at the Paynetown State Recreation Area on State Road 446.
We’re holding for our bi-monthly public meeting on Wednesday, March 27, from 6 to 8 PM at the Monroe County Public Library in meeting room 2A.
Vic Kelson, City of Bloomington Utilities Director, will speak at our March 27 meeting. Dr. Kelson will talk about water quality in Lake Monroe and the effect on treatment and costs. Dr Kelson will speak early in the meeting, followed by updates on current FLM activities.
FLM is looking for 5-7 volunteers to help with its monthly Adopt-A-Shoreline cleanup on April 27 at 2:00 PM at the Paynetown State Recreation Area on State Road 446.
FLM is looking for 5-7 volunteers to help with its monthly Adopt-A-Shoreline cleanup on February 23 at 2:00 PM at the Paynetown State Recreation Area on State Road 446.
What was life like before Monroe Lake was made? Learn about this and more during a history open house Sunday, Feb. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Paynetown Activity Center in Paynetown State Recreation Area.
Jill Vance, interpretive naturalist at Monroe Lake, is documenting and mapping the history of the Salt Creek valley area. This is a large area that includes most of southeast Monroe County, southern Brown County, northeast Lawrence County, and northwest Jackson County. Monroe Lake was created in the 1960s with a dam at the western end of Salt Creek.
Vance’s research focus is on the period before Monroe Lake was built, as well as the actual construction of the lake and the land acquisition. The open house will be a chance to learn about the project, view some of the resources compiled thus far, and contribute information and stories.
Maps, books, and other resources will be on display, and there will be a slideshow of historic photos. Visitors with a family connection to Salt Creek can search a genealogy database for information about their ancestors.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own information, knowledge, and stories about the Salt Creek valley area to add to this research project. A portable scanner will be available so that most photos, maps, and other documents can be copied on site. Visitors will be able to mark the location of historic sites on a master map.
People with a lot of stories or family history information, or large quantities of photos or documents can sign up to do an oral history interview at a later date.
Paynetown State Recreation Area is located at 4850 S. State Road 446, Bloomington. Entrance to Paynetown SRA is free during the winter months. Cancellations will be posted at facebook.com/monroelake.
Location Information:
Monroe Lake (View Map)
4850 S. State Road 446
Bloomington, IN 47401
Monroe
Monroe Lake - Paynetown State Recreation Area
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: 812-837-9967
Email: jvance@dnr.IN.gov
Save the date! We’re holding for our bi-monthly public meeting on Thursday, January 24, at the Monroe County Public Library in meeting room 1C.
FLM is looking for 5-7 volunteers to help with its monthly Adopt-A-Shoreline cleanup on January 19 at 2:00 PM at the Paynetown State Recreation Area on State Road 446.
Friends of Lake Monroe, in partnership with IDNR, hosts monthly lakeshore cleanups at the Paynetown State Recreation Area.
Friends of Lake Monroe invites you to our next Public Meeting, October 25, from 6-8 pm at the Monroe County Public Library.
FLM has recently learned that Hoosier National Forest is proposing to log over 4,000 acres in the Lake Monroe Watershed in Jackson County. Mike Chaveas, HNF Forest Supervisor, will present information about this project and answer questions. This meeting will replace our November meeting to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday.
Friends of Lake Monroe, in partnership with IDNR, hosts monthly lakeshore cleanups at the Paynetown State Recreation Area.
Save the date! We will be meeting for our bi-monthly public meeting on September 27.
Friends of Lake Monroe, in partnership with IDNR, hosts monthly lakeshore cleanups at the Paynetown State Recreation Area.
We will be at Pridefest on August 25 from 3-7p. Come volunteer at our table or stop by to say hey!
Friends of Lake Monroe, in partnership with IDNR, hosts monthly lakeshore cleanups at the Paynetown State Recreation Area.
Thursday, July 26th, at the Monroe County Public Library, Room 1C in Bloomington, IN from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Friends of Lake Monroe, in partnership with IDNR, hosts monthly lakeshore cleanups at the Paynetown State Recreation Area.
Walk with us or watch us. We'll be there!
We'd love to have you join FLM in the 4th of July Parade! We'll be handing out handmade fish bracelets with interesting facts about the lake. It's sure to be a fun time for all. To walk with us, sign up below and we'll send you more info.
Friends of Lake Monroe, in partnership with IDNR, hosts monthly lakeshore cleanups at the Paynetown State REcreation Area.
This June 9th, Friends of Lake Monroe will host a 2 hour kayak and canoe tour exploring the Northfork Waterfowl Resting Area of Lake Monroe with IndiGo Birding Naturalist David Rupp. Expert instruction on handling these watercraft will be available. We may see eagles, beavers, herons, etc. Potluck cookout to follow at nearby residence. Participation limited - sign up quickly to hold your spot!
Thursday, May 24, at the Monroe County Public Library, Room 1C in Bloomington, IN from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Friends of Lake Monroe, in partnership with IDNR, hosts monthly lakeshore cleanups at the Paynetown State REcreation Area.
Friends of Lake Monroe will be tabling from 1-4 PM at the Four Winds Marina.
MPA students at IU's public-policy school, SPEA, complete their master's with a "capstone" project. This semester, one capstone group adopted FLM as its client for a study of methods to monitor sediment flow into Lake Monroe, with recommendations for ways to support water quality studies.
Friends of Lake Monroe, in partnership with IDNR, hosts monthly lakeshore cleanups at the Paynetown State REcreation Area.
Be More Awards
Tuesday, March 27
Buskirk Chumley Theater (Afterparty at Nick's)
7 - 8:30 PM
You don't want to miss this meeting! Our guest speaker is DNR's Wildlife Specialist Rex Watters.
Thursday, March 22, at the Monroe County Public Library, Room 1C in Bloomington, IN from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Save the Date for a Kayak or Canoe trip with fellow Friends and a tasty lake-side picnic!
Details to come.
The Friends of Lake Monroe's first meeting of 2018 will take place Thursday, January 25, at the Monroe County Public Library, Room 2A in Bloomington, IN from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and we are pleased to announce that Ms. Cara Bergschneider, District Conservationist with Natural Resources Conservation Service, will give a talk at our January public meeting. She will be sharing agricultural best practices and the role the NRCS plays in protecting water quality.
We will also discuss upcoming events in 2018, including the possibility of a Kayak Trip!
Hope to see you there.
Read minutes from past monthly meetings here.
The Friends of Lake Monroe is pleased to announce that both Dave Rollo, Bloomington City Council Representative, and Duane McCoy, Indiana DNR Forester, will present at this month's public meeting.
Mr. Rollo will talk about the recent proposed Lake Monroe amendment to the City of Bloomington's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. McCoy will talk about Best Management Practices in Indiana State Forests.
Our final meeting of 2017 will take place Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Monroe County Public Library, Room 2A in Bloomington, IN from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Read minutes from past monthly meetings here.
*This is not a FOLM event, but we'll be there! Check it out.
For a one-day symposium on
Co-sponsored by the Indiana Water Monitoring Council and the Indiana Water Resources Association on Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: Indiana Government Center South, Conference Rooms B & C
Address: 302 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
InWMC Web site: http://www.inwmc.org/
This symposium will feature presentations by those working with new and innovative monitoring techniques and technologies in water resources monitoring. And as always, there will be great opportunities for networking during breaks and lunch.
There are no fees to attend the symposium, however, registration is required. We’re working now to finalize the agenda. In the meantime, mark your calendar so you won’t miss this event and watch your email – we’ll let you know right away when registration begins.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Friends of Lake Monroe is pleased to announce that both Jill Vance, Interpretive Naturalist, and John Kennard, Brown County Environmental Health Department Supervisor, will present at this month's public meeting.
Ms. Vance will talk about the guidelines our group must follow in order to “adopt-a-shoreline” along Lake Monroe. Mr. Kennard will give a lively talk about the importance of septic awareness and its association with protecting our watershed. Handouts will be distributed.
The public of all ages is encouraged to attend, share their ideas, and bring their questions.
The meeting will take place Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Brown County Public Library in Nashville, IN from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Room B. A convenient parking lot just outside the meeting room is available at end of east Gould Street.
Read minutes from past monthly meetings here.
The Friends of Lake Monroe is sponsoring a shoreline cleanup to pick up litter along the banks of Lake Monroe. If you missed the DNR event, or just want to do more, join us for this rewarding activity! This event will occur in area(s) accessible by car and foot. Participants should wear durable shoes and long pants and anticipate some rugged terrain. Gloves will be available, but participants are asked to bring their own if possible. Drinking water will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own to minimize waste.
Volunteers will assemble at a location in or near Bloomington to carpool to the cleanup location. The location (TBD) and a Liability Waiver will be emailed to participants after registration and in advance of the event. Volunteers should expect to commit 2.5 to 3 hours for the cleanup.
Read minutes from past monthly meetings here.
Starting this year, Friends of Lake Monroe is an incorporated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We run solely off volunteer support and public donations from people like you.
Thank you for your support! 100% of donations fund programs to protect and improve Lake Monroe and its watershed.
