Coffee Creek Preserve
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Weir Bridge

The Weir Bridge @ Coffee Creek Preserve

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 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 governing organization)
PO Box 802
Chesterton, IN 46304
219-926-1842 or
info@coffeecreekpreserve.org
  • Home
  • Visit "The Preserve"
    • Trail Map & Guidelines
    • Getting Here
    • Nature >
      • Osprey Nesting Platform
      • Sick or Injured Wildlife at Coffee Creek?
    • Points of Interest >
      • Weir Bridge
      • The Pavilion
      • Wetland Cell
      • Osprey Nesting Platform
      • Phillips Pond
      • The Amphitheater
      • Creek Overlook
      • Boardwalk
      • Trellis Overlook
      • Hiking Trails
  • Facility Reservations
    • General Information
    • The Amphitheater Venue
    • The Pavilion Venue
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Information
    • FAQ
  • Jobs/Volunteering