Natural Resources
Governor Braun positions Indiana as a leader on rare Earth elements, manage water resources responsibly
INDIANAPOLIS – Today is Earth Day, and Governor Mike Braun signed executive orders to position Indiana as a national leader in rare earth element recovery and…
Forest Service Chief Schultz announces acting regional forester for the Eastern Region
MILWAUKEE, WI — USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz announced Gordie Blum will serve as acting regional forester for the Eastern Region, effective May 1, 2025. Blum will…
Sycamore Land Trust will give away over 600 free trees at Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on April 26
BLOOMINGTON— Sycamore Land Trust will give away over 600 free native tree seedlings at our annual “Arbor Day Tree Giveaway” on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at…
Have you spotted this snake? DNR needs your help tracking endangered species
INDIANA – Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists are asking for the public’s assistance in gathering crucial information about the state-endangered Kirtland’s snake. Researchers…
Massive new fish & wildlife area opens in Southern Indiana, largest DNR conservation project in 20 years
SULLIVAN CO.– Outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists are celebrating the grand opening of the Busseron Creek Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA), a sprawling, nearly 4,000-acre expanse…
Boating restrictions on West Lakes Chain and Indian Lakes Chain lifted
LAGRANGE CO. – The emergency order restricting the operation of motorized watercraft on the West Lakes Chain and the Indian Lakes Chain has been rescinded,…
Clean Water Act grants available for pollution reduction
INDIANA – The Federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) provides funding for various types of projects that work to reduce nonpoint source water pollution. Funds…
Boating on West Lakes Chain and Indian Lakes Chain and Sylvan Lake is restricted
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed boating restrictions on watercraft on the West Lakes Chain, the Indian Lakes Chain, and…
Endangered Crawfish Frog Eggs moved from Greene County to Angel Mounds in restoration effort
INDIANA—To restore the endangered crawfish frog population at Angel Mounds State Historic Site, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has relocated crawfish frog eggs…
Spring Mill Trail Challenge underway with Mitchell student-designed merchandise
MITCHELL—Spring Mill State Park has launched its annual Trail Challenge, inviting visitors to explore its nine trails, which total approximately 10 miles. This year’s challenge…
