Marsh Madness 2026 Fundraising Update from Kalli Dunn, Property Manager, Indiana DNR

Goose Pond celebrated 20 years as a Fish and Wildlife Area in fall of 2025. The area continues to be a valuable resource for wildlife and for people to enjoy alike. Part of what makes Goose Pond so special is the unique wetland habitats and grasslands found here, these are called early successional habitats. They are young habitats fulfilling an important role in nature for our native Indiana wildlife and at Goose Pond, we strive to maintain and improve these habitats by constantly hitting the reset button. This habitat work requires heavy equipment at times and that is why this year, the Friends of Goose Pond decided they wanted to fund a bigger project for Marsh Madness and have chosen to purchase an earth moving pan to be used in wetland work on Goose Pond. This pan will allow us to improve our levees and increase important habitat for migratory birds and waterfowl. The Friends of Goose Pond have set a fundraising goal of $30,000 for this project.

– Kalli Dunn, Property Manager, Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Donations can be made at https://friendsofgoosepond.org/donate/