Natural Resources
Nine Indiana counties secure rural schools payments to support counties, schools, and wildfire preparedness
INDIANA — Nine Indiana counties will receive retroactive payments from the U.S. Forest Service through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) for…
TC Energy partnership fuels Oak-Hickory restoration in Southern Indiana forests
FERDINAND — The Indiana Natural Resources Foundation (INRF) has announced a renewed partnership with TC Energy to tackle a critical ecological challenge: the declining health…
Preserving wildlife: How Indiana manages rare and endangered species
INDIANA — Behind the serene landscapes of Indiana’s wetlands and forests, a high-stakes mission is underway to protect the state’s most vulnerable residents. From the…
DNR hiring for Indiana Conservation Officer positions
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Law Enforcement is seeking highly motivated, outdoor-oriented individuals to fill Indiana Conservation Officer (ICO)…
Indiana DNR launches statewide water workshops following Governor’s Executive Order
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off a series of seven public workshops this week, inviting Hoosiers to help shape…
Master the Outdoors: Daviess County to host Indiana DNR Hunter Education Course
ODON — Local residents looking to hit the woods this year have a prime opportunity to earn their required certification. The Indiana Department of Natural…
Hundreds of dead crows found in Terre Haute; Bird Flu suspected
TERRE HAUTE — City and county leaders met with state wildlife experts on Friday to address a sudden and massive die-off of crows in the…
Barnebey Woods granted state’s highest protection as new Owen County Nature Preserve
OWEN COUNTY — The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has officially designated Barnebey Woods as the state’s newest nature preserve, granting the 141.5-acre site the…
Indiana DNR calls for public input on 2026 Deer Management Survey
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Fish & Wildlife is officially inviting hunters and residents to participate in its Annual…
Indiana Forest Alliance releases report showing the economic value of expanding Charles Deam Wilderness area in Hoosier National Forest
HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST — The Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA) released a study that supports the expansion of the Charles Deam Wilderness area and establishment of…
