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Tippecanoe County Partnership for Water Quality

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We are a coalition of seven government entities in Tippecanoe County, Indiana working to protect & improve water quality through partnership, stewardship, & education.

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Volunteer with trash grabber and text that says De-Trash the Wabash October 18, 2025 - Remember to bring your reusable water bottle!

Volunteer with trash grabber and text that says De-Trash the Wabash October 18, 2025 - Remember to bring your reusable water bottle!

Join the 100 volunteers who have already registered to help us De-Trash the Wabash on Saturday, October 18, 9 am to noon!
You get a cool t-shirt, free pizza lunch, and warm-fuzzy feelings from coming together as a community to do good work!
Register--> tinyurl.com/25detrash

02.10.2025 18:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Dragonfly Migration Celebration โ€œHold back the day/that the stars and dragonflies/fall from the skyโ€”Ken Tennessen ***** Do you see them? Belmont Prairie Nature Preserve, Downers Grove, IL. (2019) Itโ€™s that time โ€ฆ

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Dragonfly Migration Celebration" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/a... #odonata #dragonflies #migration #nature #naturewriting #insects

26.08.2025 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Using Technology and Citizen Science to Understand Dragonfly Migration Given the wide geographic scope of dragonfly migration, citizen-science observations are critical to furthering knowledge of this remarkable behavior.

Article link: www.xerces.org/blog/using-t...

26.08.2025 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In checking out @phrelanzer.bsky.social's Tuesdays in the Tallgrass, I found this dragonfly migration article!

26.08.2025 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our Fall Tree, Shrub and Vine Sale preorder is open! Now through September 1! Itโ€™s a short preorder period this year so donโ€™t delay! All sale info at: nativeplantsunlimited.com

Preorders must be picked up in person at Geist Nursery 9890 Mollenkopf Rd., Fishers, Indiana.
#nativetrees #nativeplants

14.08.2025 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tiny Prairie Puzzle Pieces โ€œMystery whispered in the grassโ€ฆat evening on the prairies.โ€ โ€” Sherwood Anderson **** Itโ€™s hot. So hot I think my eyelids are sweating. Jeff and I are at Loda Cemeteryโ€ฆ

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover "Tiny Prairie Puzzle Pieces" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/t... #nativeplants #prairie #nature #writers #photography

19.08.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCent...

15.08.2025 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Check out our August newsletter: native rosinweed, car washing + water quality, eco-bully knotweed, and upcoming events--link in comments!

15.08.2025 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy National Water Quality Month! ๐Ÿ’ง

04.08.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCent...

17.07.2025 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The July stormwater newsletter highlights native royal catchfly (pictured), blue-green algae, invasive bully sweet autumn clematis, and upcoming community events like Float Jam! ๐Ÿ’ง
Read at the link in the comments, or DM us to get it delivered to your inbox!

17.07.2025 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Please sign up for Wabash Riverfest Volunteer Sign-Up 2025 activities on SignUp.com today! Choose your SignUps for Wabash Riverfest Volunteer Sign-Up 2025 today! No login or passwords needed and receive automated reminders for your spots!

signup.com/group/433644...

09.07.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Get a cool t-shirt when you sign up for a Riverfest volunteer shift!

09.07.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Home - Wabash Riverfest TAPAWINGO PARK | 9A โ€“ 4P July 12, 2025 ACTIVITIES Plan your weekend. Free to the public and great for all ages. Join us at Tapawingo Park from 9a โ€“ 4p for float trips, art classes, fishing lessons, ca...

www.wabashriverfest.com

07.07.2025 16:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy Wabash Riverfest week! Hope to see you at Tapawingo Park on Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm to celebrate our mighty Wabash River ๐Ÿ’ง

07.07.2025 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Volunteer | Wabash Riverfest Become a volunteer at Wabash Riverfest! Contribute to a great cause and earn perks like a free rain barrel, native tree, or a conservation book.

www.wabashriverfest.com/volunteer

30.06.2025 17:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There are still spots open for volunteering at Riverfest! Sign up for two shifts and get a FREE native tree or shrub, rain barrel or book! Pretty sweet deal if you ask us. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

30.06.2025 17:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Newsletter: www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCent...

18.06.2025 14:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our June stormwater newsletter highlights native elderberry, proper pet waste disposal, invasive bully miscanthus, and upcoming community events like Wabash Riverfest!
Read at the link in the comments, or DM us to get it delivered to your inbox!

18.06.2025 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

SURVEY LINK: tinyurl.com/tictsurvey

03.06.2025 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Would you take this quick survey about invasive species? Be entered into a drawing to win a nature gift! This will help our local invasive cooperative group identify what community members need in terms of education and resources to manage invasive species!
Thank you :-)

03.06.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Save the date for our fall De-Trash the Wabash event on Saturday, October 18!

02.06.2025 13:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our May stormwater newsletter is out: www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCent...

21.05.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Getting HYPED for Native Plant Fest over here!

01.05.2025 16:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're excited our friends at TICT (Tippecanoe Invasive Cooperative Taskforce) will be at the Lafayette Farmers Market on Saturday! Stop by to learn about ways to manage invasive species on your property and the awesome plant swap program!

29.04.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Check out the April stormwater newsletter highlighting native species Virginia bluebells (pictured), grasscycling to improve water quality, and invasive species spotlight on crown vetch.
๐Ÿ’งhttps://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/48891/April-2025-Stormwater-Newsletter

16.04.2025 19:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An Un-Taxing Spring Wildflower Ramble โ€œThe hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.โ€ โ€”Albert Einstein ***** A golden โ€œFull Pink Micromoonโ€ rose in the east Saturday just after dark. It wโ€ฆ

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover: An Un-Taxing Spring Wildflower Ramble tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/04/15/a... #nativeplants #wildflowers #naturephotography #naturewriting #prairie #woodland

15.04.2025 12:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks to the De-Trash volunteers for collecting 2.88 tons of trash from our watershed!

14.04.2025 12:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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De-Trash registration is closed, and we have a record number of volunteers! Shout out to our sponsors for helping make this event possible!
Visit Lafayette - West Lafayette
Christopher B. Burke Engineering
MARQ
Better Merchants
Mr. & Mrs. Tire
Arni's
HotBox
Pete's Custom Printing
WanderLust Coffee

04.04.2025 13:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sign up for a citizen science water sampling adventure! Friday, April 25 or Saturday, April 26! wabashriver.net/wabash-blitz...

31.03.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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