Natural Resources
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…
DNR announces 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest winners
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry has officially announced the state-level winners for its annual statewide Arbor Day Poster…
DNR calls on Hoosiers to report armadillo sightings as range expands north
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to keep their eyes on the ground and report any local sightings of…
Peak birdwatching season arrives on the Indiana Birding Trail
INDIANA — Every May, a spectacular natural phenomenon takes over the skies of the Hoosier State. Hundreds of species of birds are currently passing through…
Indiana DNR updates best available flood data for 18 counties
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Water has announced the completion of its April 2025 update for the state’s Best…
Historic fire tower at Brown County State Park to be restored with $15,000 Duke Energy Grant
NASHVILLE — One of Indiana’s most iconic vertical landmarks is set for a major revitalization. The Friends of Brown County State Park have been awarded…
USDA announces $52 Million to boost public access to private lands for hunting and fishing
NATIONWIDE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing $52 million to help state and tribal governments encourage private landowners to allow public access…
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…
