Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
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Weir Bridge

The Weir Bridge @ CCWP

Realizing the impact man has had on our natural environment, we must respond to how he has affected the water's ability to flow in a more limited area.   Historically, water infiltrated into a natural, native landscape that consisted of root systems often greater than 8 feet in depth.  
​With the reintroduction of a native prairie adjacent to Phillip's Pond we have a better opportunity to allow water to act as it did for thousands of years, prior to the introduction of Eurasian plants brought by settlers of the late 1800's.   The need to maintain a more consistent water level of Phillips Pond is mandated by the delicate ecosystem surrounding its edges.  The Weir Bridge stands above the Weir structure, which assists in keeping the water level of the pond consistent throughout the year.  

Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve 
(the place)
Northeast corner of I-80/90 and IN 49
Chesterton Amphitheater
2401 Village Point, Chesterton, IN 46304
The Pavilion
178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
Picture
Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy, Inc
(the non-profit organization)
PO Box 802
Chesterton, IN 46304
219-926-1842

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  • Home
  • Visit "The Preserve"
    • Getting Here
    • Trail Map & Guidelines
    • Current Trail Closures
    • Points of Interest >
      • Weir Bridge
      • The Pavilion
      • Wetland Cell
      • Osprey Nesting Platform
      • Phillips Pond
      • Creek Overlook
      • Chesterton Amphitheater
      • Boardwalk
      • Trellis Overlook
      • Hiking Trails
  • Facility Reservations
    • General Information
    • Pavilion Venue
    • Chesterton Amphitheater Venue
  • Nature
    • Osprey Nesting Platform
    • Ecological Restoration
    • What's a Watershed?
    • Sick or Injured Wildlife at Coffee Creek?
  • Who Are We?
    • The Conservancy
    • Conservancy Staff
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Information
    • FAQ
  • Jobs/Volunteering