Shafer & Freeman Lakes Environmental Conservation Corporation

10/28/2026

Norway Dam Flood Gate Scheduled Maintenance
NIPSCO will conduct scheduled flood gate maintenance at the Norway Dam on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. Maintenance is expected to begin at approximately 9:00 am EST and conclude at 6:00 pm EST. During maintenance, varying amounts of water may be released through the flood gates. Lake levels are not expected to be impacted.
To help ensure public safety, NIPSCO is coordinating with emergency management officials. Public recreational areas near the dam will be temporarily closed throughout the scheduled maintenance work. Boaters, anglers and other recreational users are encouraged to avoid the area until maintenance is complete.
Scheduling information along with current lake level and flows can be found by visiting

We own and operate two Hydro Electric Plants in northern Indiana, which provide electric power to customers across NIPSCO's service area.

09/29/2026

It's that time of year...🍁

Please do NOT rake or blow leaves into the lakes.

Environmental impacts of raking or blowing leaves into the lakes:

*Increased nutrient levels: Leaves contain nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that, when decomposed in water, act as a fertilizer, leading to an excess of nutrients in the lakes.

*Algae blooms: The extra nutrients can fuel the rapid growth of algae, which can clog the water and create an unpleasant, unhealthy environment.

*Decreased dissolved oxygen: When algae blooms die and decompose, the process uses up a lot of dissolved oxygen in the water, which can suffocate fish and other aquatic organisms.

*Increased w**d growth: The increased nutrients can also cause excessive growth of aquatic w**ds.

*Bottom sediment buildup: Leaves can accumulate on the lake bottom, creating a layer of muck that buries the natural lakebed and can be harmful to organisms living there.

09/14/2026

Norway Dam Flood Gate Scheduled Maintenance
NIPSCO will conduct scheduled flood gate maintenance at the Norway Dam on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. Maintenance is expected to begin at approximately 9:00 am EST and conclude at 6:00 pm EST. During maintenance, varying amounts of water may be released through the flood gates. Lake levels are not expected to be impacted.

To help ensure public safety, NIPSCO is coordinating with emergency management officials. Public recreational areas near the dam will be temporarily closed throughout the scheduled maintenance work. Boaters, anglers and other recreational users are encouraged to avoid the area until maintenance is complete.

Scheduling information along with current lake level and flows can be found by visiting

We own and operate two Hydro Electric Plants in northern Indiana, which provide electric power to customers across NIPSCO's service area.

08/28/2026

The Annual Meeting of the Shafer & Freeman Lakes Environmental Conservation Corporation is tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at the SFLECC Office – 514 S Railroad Street Monticello, IN 47960. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Because there are five candidates and five Board of Director positions available, no vote will be taken and all candidates will automatically be elected.
The candidates are Steve Pollack, Mike Triplett, Colin Bonderman, Bill Sassman, and Dan Singleton.

07/13/2026

The Annual Meeting of the Shafer Freeman Lakes Environmental Conservation Corporation will be on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at the SFLECC Office – 514 S Railroad Street Monticello, IN 47960. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Five Board of Director positions will be filled at the meeting.

If you are qualified and interested in becoming an SFLECC Board of Director Candidate, please fill out the form below and submit by 5 pm on July 15th, 2026 to [email protected].

07/06/2026

Eurasian Watermilfoil Treatment Notice:
As part of an ongoing effort to control the spread of an invasive w**d, the Eurasian Watermilfoil, the SFLECC has commissioned Aquatic Controls to treat several sites on Lake Shafer on Monday, July 13th, 2026.

On July 13th, 2026, Aquatic Control Inc. will be spraying the selective aquatic herbicide, ProcellaCOR EC, approved for use in aquatic environments by the INDNR, Office of Indiana State Chemist, IDEM, US Dept. of Agriculture, US Fish & Wildlife, and USEPA. It is a selective herbicide that when used in compliance with its label will have no adverse effect on humans and other non-target organisms. There are no restrictions for drinking or recreational purposes, including swimming and fishing. In regard to lake-fed turf irrigation, turf may be irrigated immediately after treatment. For irrigation of landscape vegetation or other forms of non-agricultural irrigation, a restriction of 1 day will be warranted. Aquatic Control Inc. will be posting signs on the day of treatment near the areas that will be sprayed to inform property owners of the restriction that was stated previously. If there are any questions regarding treatment or chemicals being used, please call (219)476-7663, ext. 3204 for the Northern Lakes Biologist on staff.

For more information on ProcellaCOR EC:
https://sepro.com/Documents/ProcellaCOR_EC-Label.pdf
https://sepro.com/Documents/ProcellaCOR_EC--SDS.pdf

07/01/2026

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07/01/2026

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06/30/2026

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06/12/2026

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