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.