Natural Resources
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…
Watch Live: Peregrine Falcons nesting atop Indianapolis’s Market Tower
INDIANAPOLIS– Nature enthusiasts and bird lovers can now witness the daily lives of peregrine falcons nesting atop downtown Indianapolis’s Market Tower, thanks to a live…
Time to prepare for spring turkey hunting season
INDIANA– It’s time to grab your turkey license and game bird stamp and head out for the 2025 spring wild turkey hunting season. Spring Turkey…
Environmental group sues Indiana agency over coal ash wastewater permit
MARTINSVILLE – The Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) has filed a lawsuit in Morgan County Court against the Indiana Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP), challenging…
Spring brings baby animals: Indiana DNR urges public to observe, not intervene
INDIANA– As spring arrives, Indiana residents will likely encounter young wildlife. While the instinct to help may be strong, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources…
Indiana Natural Resources Foundation offers grants for K-12 state park field trips
INDIANA – Educators across Indiana have the opportunity to provide their K-12 students with enriching outdoor learning experiences through the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation’s (INRF)…
New operating hours for Forest Service Offices
BEDFORD – Hoosier National Forest offices in Bedford and Tell City will have new operating hours and days starting the week of March 30, 2025….
