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Who: Wildcat Guardians are a group of citizen volunteers dedicated to improving and protecting the health and beauty of Wildcat Creek in north central Indiana, about 50 miles north of Indianapolis. Headwaters are in Tipton and Grant counties. The Wildcat flows west into the Wabash River near Lafayette, IN. The entire watershed includes parts of 7 counties. Sections of the Wildcat are designated state scenic streams. Where: Guardians are active throughout the Wildcat Valley. Business meetings are held in Burlington, Indiana, the third Monday of each month. No meeting is held in December. What: The Wildcat Guardians have three program areas: Adopt-A-River: Sections of the Wildcat and its tributaries are adopted by individual Guardians who serve as Section Coordinators. Coordinators visit their section regularly to monitor for problems such as illegal dumping or pollutant discharge. Coordinators report problems to the entire group and solutions are pursued.
Discover the Wildcat: Guardians provide guided trips on the water to promote the beauty of the creek and interest in its protection.
Hoosier Riverwatch: Guardians visit stream sites to test water quality as part of a statewide volunteer monitoring program.
Other: Guardians also organize creek cleanups and participate in related community initiatives such as land use planning. |
Wildcat Guardians P.O. Box 6421 Kokomo, IN 46904-6421 Last updated: 01/21/12. Contact the Webmaster: wildcatguardians@yahoo.com |
