BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ADVISORY ALERT for Raccoon Lake SRA Beach (Cecil M. Harden Lake): Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid contact with algae. Avoid swallowing water while swimming. Take a bath or shower with warm soapy water after coming in contact with lake water. Do not use lake water for cooking or bathing. Do not allow your pets to swim or drink lake water where algae are present. More information.
INDIANA DNR FIREWOOD RULE: Effective March 17, 2012, a new firewood rule has been implemented on all DNR properties in order to help manage and conserve our forest resources. ONLY the following types of firewood may be used on DNR properties: Kiln-dried scrap lumber. From your home or other location in Indiana and has the bark removed. (Ideally, ½ inch of sapwood beneath the bark will also be removed.) Purchased from a department store, grocery store, gas station, etc. and bears a USDA compliance stamp. Purchased from a local firewood vendor outside the property and has a state compliance stamp with it. Purchased from the property campstore or on-site firewood vendor and has a state compliance stamp. Check out more information at: www.firewood.dnr.in.gov FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE MAY RESULT IN A CITATION AND FINE OF UP TO $500!