Natural Resources
Over $1.3 million awarded to Indiana soil conservation districts and organizations
INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and the Indiana State Soil Conservation Board(SSCB) announced today that 16 soil and water conservation districts and one organization…
Governor Bruan urges withdrawal of controversial Hoosier National Forest logging and burning plan
SOUTHERN INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called on federal officials to “immediately withdraw” the controversial Buffalo Springs Restoration Project, which proposes logging and…
Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on Deer Management through online survey
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Fish & Wildlife asks for the public’s help managing deer populations across the state….
Learn to reduce waste, conserve water, and save money at free workshop
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) and the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County (WRD) are hosting a free workshop to help residents learn…
Bloomington offers discounted compost bins and rain barrels for Earth Day
BLOOMINGTON– In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the City of Bloomington and the Waste Reduction District are partnering to offer residents discounted compost…
Visitors help track tornado recovery at McCormick’s Creek State Park
SPENCER – Visitors to McCormick’s Creek State Park can now contribute to the recovery monitoring of Wolf Cave Nature Preserve, which was heavily impacted by…
DNR announces 2024-2025 5th-Grade Arbor Day poster contest
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry is calling on all fifth graders in Indiana to participate in the 2024-2025…
Indiana Conservation Officer Steve Kinne named District 9 Officer of the Year
INDIANA – Indiana Conservation Officer Steve Kinne, who serves Switzerland County, has been selected as the 2024 District 9 Officer of the Year. Kinne has…
Cole Hollingsworth is District 5 Officer of the Year
GREENE CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Cole Hollingsworth serves Greene County and has been selected as the 2024 District 5 Officer of the Year. Hollingsworth…
Conservation Officer Jordan Wagner named 2024 District 3 Officer of the Year
CASS CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Jordan Wagner, who serves Cass County, has been selected as the 2024 District 3 Officer of the Year. Wagner…
