04/30/2024, 20:05
Hi everyone!
Just a quick note to let you know what we've been up to.
We have over 100 signatures for our petition. We've been trying to find someone in Biodiversity, Sustainability, or Community Outreach at LG&E willing to actually do their job and meet with us regarding it. So far, no luck.
If you have any contacts there, we'd love some help, because at this point, it seems like LG&E won't talk to someone unless they own them money.
We stopped by the meadow a couple weeks ago and saw a new-to-us plant, the Lanceleaf Violet (Viola lanceolata). It likes these wet, sandy areas and is pretty uncommon in our part of Indiana. It's much easier to find up near Lake Michigan. We're glad that this population survived the spray.
Thanks for your support!
Restore Chelsea Meadow
01/15/2024, 18:23
Hi everyone and welcome to 2024!
We wanted to send out a quick email thanking you for your support and letting you know about our plans for the new year.
Before 2023, this utility right-of-way was revered by regional ecologists, but mostly unknown outside of that community. In the spring, it was broadcast-sprayed by LG&E, and the response was strong. This organization started up, named the Meadow, created social media accounts, a logo, merchandise, and a petition. We've regularly visited the meadow so that we can keep an eye on its restoration and reached out to local stakeholders to gain support. We have so much more passion, support and knowledge than we did a year ago.
We plan on leading at least two hikes in Chelsea Meadow in 2024. We need to hold LG&E accountable and keep an eye on invasive species. But we also want more people to experience this amazing place.
Our petition is only ten signatures short of 100, so please share it. If you haven't received a sticker, let us know.
Thank you so much for your support!
Sincerely,
Restore Chelsea Meadow
01/15/2024, 18:22
Hi everyone and welcome to 2024!
We wanted to send out a quick email thanking you for your support and letting you know about our plans for the new year.
Before 2023, this utility right-of-way was revered by regional ecologists, but mostly unknown outside of that community. In the spring, the meadow was broadcast-sprayed by LG&E, and the response was strong. This organization started up, named the meadow, created social media accounts, a logo, merchandise, and a petition. We've regularly visited the meadow so that we can keep an eye on its restoration and reached out to local stakeholders to gain support. We have so much more passion, support and knowledge than we did a year ago.
We plan on leading at least two hikes in Chelsea Meadow in 2024. We need to hold LG&E accountable and keep an eye on invasive species. But we also want more people to experience this amazing place.
Our petition is only ten signatures short of 100, so please share it. If you haven't received a sticker, let us know.
Thank you so much for your support!
Sincerely,
Restore Chelsea Meadow
01/14/2024, 21:10
We're super close to 100. We can afford to move back the deadline so that we can get there
New deadline: 01.03.2024
Signatures at the time of the change: 90
