WACF Between-the-Lakes Preserve Early in 2016, the WACF acquired the waterfront property on the main channel between Wawasee and Syracuse Lakes and across Pickwick Road from the Channel Marker restaurant. For decades, this beautiful location was the Searfoss family homestead, featuring a variety of native trees, including Chinkapin Oak and Bald Cypress. The …

Jeff is the Land Manager for WACF, where he oversees the stewardship of the organization’s protected lands and ecosystems. With a strong commitment to conservation and sustainable land management, Jeff has been with WACF for 12 years. He brings extensive experience in environmental stewardship, habitat restoration, and resource management to his role. Jeff …

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Thorpe Sediment Basin Project Cardno JFNew was contracted by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF) in July 2012 regarding a recently purchased 4.51 acre parcel in Section 27, Township 34 North, Range 7 East, Kosciusko County, Indiana. The parcel is known as the Thorpe property with access from County Road 1000 North, approximately midway …

Our Officers & Directors The WACF board consists of volunteer community members that serve a three-year term with a maximum of three consecutive terms. In addition, the board is assisted by an Executive Director, Development Officer and Land Management Officer.

Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetland Education Center and Ruddell Pavilion at the WACF, 11586 N. State Road 13 Syracuse, IN 46567

WACF Education Center 11586 N. State Road 13 Syracuse, IN 46567 Phone: (574) 457-4549 Mailing Address: Wawasee Area Conservatory Foundation P.O. Box 548 Syracuse, IN 46567

WACF Helps Secure Over $1 Million for Local Agricultural Community In December 2021, the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF) announced that the Wawasee Area Watershed received the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) designation. This recognition makes it a priority watershed for additional federal funding to support clean water initiatives. A key reason …

Carved into the 40 acres of the Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center are three trails that offer up to a three mile walk featuring stunning views of wetlands, wooded areas, and lakeshore. Anyone is welcome to stroll our beautiful trails at no charge during a group event like our Fall Trail Walk or just on

We believe Education is key! Keeping our watershed clean takes support from all of us, and that’s why the WACF prioritizes educational programming. In 2021, we hosted 2,167 participants in our Educational activities with the help of 350 volunteers. From school age programming that focuses on grade specific standards, to family activities, canoe trips, and