60th Anniversary Events, Monroe Lake

On October 24, 1964, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dedicated Monroe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in the state of Indiana. Designed as a flood mitigation and low-flow augmentation project, the reservoir also serves as the water supply for the City of Bloomington, attracts over 1 million recreational users each year, and supports the habitat needs of numerous species, including the iconic Bald Eagle.

In 2024, we celebrate the reservoir's 60^th anniversary, with a variety of events hosted by our partners throughout the summer and fall! For details on each event, please refer to the website listed and be aware that events later in the year are still being finalized. Additional anniversary events may also be added!

* Denotes events that require or may require advance registration.

Reservoir History Highlights: Every Monday, from August 5 through October 21, enjoy special posts (and photos!) on the history of Monroe Lake at facebook.com/monroelake

JULY

All month:Special exhibit in the Community Case at the Bloomington City Hall for "Lakes Appreciation Month" - Lake Monroe Water Fund, nalms.org/lakes-appreciation-monthJuly 13 from 2-4 p.m.:Beach Party at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area - Hoosier National Forest, tinyurl.com/beachparty-july13*July 13 from 5-9 p.m.:Beach Bash at Fourwinds Lakeside Inn in Fairfax SRA - Lake Monroe Water Fund, lakemonroewaterfund.org/events/* July 16-18 from 2-4 p.m.: Kids Stand-Up Paddleboarding Camp at Fairfax SRA - LT Paddlesports, 10% off with code KIDS2024, ltpaddlesports.com/*July 25 at 6 p.m.:Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown SRA - Friends of Lake Monroe, friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/July 26 at 9:30 a.m.:Young Artists Paint-out at Paynetown SRA - Monroe Lake, bit.ly/monroelakecalendar

AUGUST

*All month: 10% off all boat rentals and classes at LT Paddle Sports in Fairfax SRA with code 10YEAR, ltpaddlesports.com/*All month:$100 off any 4-hr or 8-hr boat rental on Monday-Friday at Paradise Boat Rental in Fairfax SRA with code 60YEARS, fourwindslakeside.com/marina-boat-rentals/August 1:Release of "Salt Creek Covered Bridges: Self-Guided Boat Tour" - Monroe Lake, tinyurl.com/saltcreekcoveredbridges*August 7 at 6:30 p.m.:Explore Monroe Paddling Trip - Monroe Lake, tinyurl.com/exploremonroe-aug7-2024August 10 from 9:15-10:30 p.m.:Telescope Viewing & Meteor Watching at Paynetown SRA - Monroe Lake, bit.ly/monroelakecalendar*August 22 at 6 p.m.:Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown SRA - Friends of Lake Monroe, friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/August 31 at 4 p.m.:Smokey Bear 80^th Birthday Celebration at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area - Hoosier National Forest, tinyurl.com/smokey80-hnf

SEPTEMBER

*September 8 at 7 p.m.:Sunset by the Water Painting Workshop at Fairfax SRA - Monroe Lake, bit.ly/monroelakecalendar*September 10 at 5 p.m.:Pontoon Tour at Cutright SRA - Friends of Lake Monroe, friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/*September 12 (9:30 a.m.): Hickory Ridge Trail 19 Hike in the Hoosier National Forest - Friends of Lake Monroe & The Sierra Club, tinyurl.com/trail19hike-2024*September 12 at 2 p.m.:Science Guided Stewardship Hike at Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Nature Preserve - Sycamore Land Trust, sycamorelandtrust.org/bulletin-board/events-calendar/*September 14 at 8:30 a.m.:The Tour de Ramps Invitational at Fairfax SRA - Bloomington Bicycle Club with Friends of Lake Monroe, GetMeRegistered.com/TourDeRampsSeptember 15 (Time TBD):"Lake Monroe Day" Celebration, location TBD- Friends of Lake Monroe, friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/*September 15 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.: Monroe Water Treatment Plant Tours - City of Bloomington Utilities and Friends of Lake Monroe, friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/*September 15-21:Salt Creek Valley History Week, multiple programs and events - Monroe Lake, tinyurl.com/scvhistory2024September 17 from 9:30-11 p.m.:Moon Watch at Fairfax SRA - Monroe Lake, bit.ly/monroelakecalendar*September 21 at 2 p.m.:Friendship Expedition: Discovering New Trails Together at Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Nature Preserve - Sycamore Land Trust, sycamorelandtrust.org/bulletin-board/events-calendar/*September 26 at 6 p.m.:Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown SRA - Friends of Lake Monroe. friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/*September 29 at 9:30 a.m.:Stillwater Levee Walk at Northfork Waterfowl Resting Area - Monroe Lake, tinyurl.com/stillwater2024*September 29 at 1:00 p.m.:Northfork Habitat Hike at Northfork Waterfowl Resting Area - Monroe Lake, tinyurl.com/northfork2024

OCTOBER

*October 6 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.: Monroe Water Treatment Plant Tours - City of Bloomington Utilities and Friends of Lake Monroe, friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/*October 12 at 10 a.m.:Crinoid Fossil Bed Hike at Allens Creek SRA - Monroe Lake, tinyurl.com/crinoid2024*October 13 at 2 p.m.:Salt Creek Watershed Cleanup in the Northfork of Salt Creek (Friendship Road) - Friends of Lake Monroe, friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/*October 17 (Time TBD):Kayak Tour, location TBD - Friends of Lake Monroe, friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/*October 18-20:60^th Anniversary special programming, multiple locations - Monroe Lake, bit.ly/monroelakecalendarOctober 24 (Time TBD):60^th Anniversary Reception at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office & Overlook - Monroe Lake & U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, bit.ly/monroelakecalendar

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