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WINONA LAKE – The Kosciusko Leadership Academy (KLA) continued its 2026–27 program with a session focused on Protecting Our Water Resources at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College in Winona Lake.
With more than 100 lakes throughout Kosciusko County, protecting local water resources plays an important role in the county’s quality of life, recreation and communities. During the session, cadets learned about the work taking place locally to study, protect and preserve these valuable natural resources, according to a provided news release.
Dr. Nate Bosch, director of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, shared insight into the health of area lakes and waterways and the research and education efforts underway through the Lilly Center. Cadets learned more about the importance of water quality and how research and data can help communities better understand and care for their lakes.
Cadets also heard from Heather Harwood of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF), who shared how the organization works to preserve water purity and lake health in the Wawasee area. Harwood highlighted WACF’s ongoing conservation efforts and the role collaboration and community involvement play in protecting local waterways for future generations.
The session gave cadets an opportunity to see how local organizations are approaching water stewardship from different perspectives while working toward a shared goal of protecting one of Kosciusko County’s most important resources.
The next KLA session will focus on law enforcement and the judicial system in Kosciusko County on Sept. 22 at the Old Courtroom in the Kosciusko County Courthouse in Warsaw.
