Indiana DNR opens 2026 Community and Urban Forestry Grant Applications

INDIANA — Local government units, park districts, and non-profit organizations across Indiana can now apply for state forestry grants aimed at expanding tree canopy, improving…

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Indiana launches Teen and Young Professionals Tree Stewards Program to cultivate next generation of urban foresters

INDIANA — In an effort to expand the state’s urban canopy while introducing young Hoosiers to careers in environmental science, the Indiana Department of Natural…

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Stars, Stripes, and Soaring Eagles: The Historic Recovery of Indiana’s Bald Populations

BEDFORD — No other wildlife species represents freedom quite like the bald eagle, but before the inception of a groundbreaking conservation program four decades ago,…

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DNR calls on Hoosiers to assist with summer wild turkey brood count

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking outdoor enthusiasts, landowners, and casual observers across the state to step up as citizen…

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Two Indiana DNR law enforcement employees recognized by IHEA-USA

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division proudly announces that two of its employees were honored with national awards during the…

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Public sightings help biologists uncover rare Kirtland’s Snakes at four restored Greene County sites

LINTON — A grassroots effort by local citizens has led to a breakthrough for wildlife conservation in southwestern Indiana. Following an influx of rare reptile…

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Celebrate National Fishing & Boating Week in Indiana with free fishing days and scenic paddling trails

BEDFORD — Hoosiers are being encouraged to grab their rods, reels, and life jackets next week to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs…

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Indiana DNR urges responsible mowing practices to help reverse steep decline of grassland birds

INDIANA – State wildlife officials are calling on Hoosier landowners, farmers, and lawn care operators to alter their summer mowing habits to protect ground-nesting birds….

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DNR biologists take to the water to track the long-term health of Indiana’s fish communities

INDIANA – Indiana’s natural lakes and reservoirs are bustling with life under the surface, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is deploying its…

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Indiana DNR outlines crucial off-season steps to prepare for upcoming hunting seasons

INDIANA – With major hunting seasons on the horizon, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding Hoosier outdoor enthusiasts that the off-season is…

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