Natural Resources
Yellowwood State Forest expands with 122-acre acquisition in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY — Indiana’s natural landscape is growing as state leaders announced Tuesday the acquisition of 122.4 acres in northwest Brown County, officially expanding the…
Wings Over Muscatatuck Migratory Bird Festival returns
SEYMOUR — The symphony of spring migration is reaching its crescendo, and the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge is set to host its premier event of…
Rooting for the Future: Senator Eric Koch gifts tree seedlings to Orleans
ORLEANS — A local effort to “go green” received a boost this week as the Town of Orleans accepted a gift of native flora to…
Indiana moves to ban Callery pear trees to protect local ecosystems
INDIANA — Indiana is taking decisive action to curb the spread of the Callery pear, a popular but destructive invasive tree species that has begun…
Indiana reports cleaner waterways in data submitted to EPA
INDIANA – Underscoring Indiana’s commitment to clean water, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted new data to the U.S. EPA this week, showing measurable improvements…
Wildflower Hike planned for Western Lawrence County on April 11th
BEDFORD – The White River Forestry Committee Wildflower Hike is scheduled for Saturday, April 11th, at Mike and Nancy Schershel’s property located on Coxton Road west of Bedford. The area…
Cast a line for free: Indiana announces 2026 Free Fishing Days
INDIANA — Whether you are a seasoned pro or have never held a rod, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting all residents…
Indiana opens new front in battle against invasive carp with public harvest program
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has launched a bold new initiative to protect the state’s aquatic ecosystems by turning local anglers…
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…
