‘Memories of the Lakes’ photo contest.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — Preserving the lakes and streams of the upper Tippecanoe watershed for the future of this region is important to The Watershed Foundation. In honor of its 25th anniversary, the group is hoping to preserve the memories of those in the watershed as well.

As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, TWF is launching a summer photo contest the board and staff hope everyone can enjoy — whether they’ve ever lived on these lakes or perhaps made beautiful memories while visiting them.

“We’re looking for historic and vintage photos of our lakes and watershed,” said Jennifer Romano, communications coordinator for The Watershed Foundation. “These photos can be any age greater than 25 years and we would like participants to include their stories as well. Tell us the stories about why these lakes are meaningful in your life.”

The contest is called the “Memories of the Lakes.” TWF is inviting anyone with a connection to the lakes to send vintage or historic photos of happy times at the lake along with a few words about why this memory is important to them or their family.

“We are looking for photos that are more than 25 years old and a memory that is no more than 500 words,” Romano added. The photos and stories should pertain to lakes in the upper Tippecanoe River watershed.

The contest began June 25 and will continue through Labor Day. Prizes will be awarded. All entries must be received before midnight Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Memories and images may be used in future TWF publications.

To participate, send your photo and 500-word memory via email to: [email protected] or mail a non-returnable photograph and your typed memory to: Memories of the Lakes c/o The Watershed Foundation, P.O. Box 55, North Webster, IN. 46555.