Natural Resources
Brandt Baughman named new Director of Indiana State Parks
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has named Brandt Baughman as the new director of Indiana State Parks. Baughman is a longtime…
Over $500,000 in grants available for Indiana forestry projects
INDIANA – Grants totaling $508,559 are available to fund community & urban forestry projects throughout Indiana. There are three separate grant opportunities available. All three…
Indiana officials urge vigilance against spongy moth
INDIANA — As “Tree Check Month” comes to a close, Indiana officials are reminding residents to be on the lookout for the spongy moth (Lymantria…
New 1.6-mile trail opens in Jasper; connecting key community hubs
JASPER — The city of Jasper and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrated the official opening of the 30th/Northwood Trail on Thursday. The…
DNR presents the 2025 Invasive Tree Replacement program
INDIANA – Indiana DNR Community & Urban Forestry and Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) are excited to offer the 2025 Invasive Tree Replacement program….
Indiana deer hunting season ushers in new rules and health advisories
INDIANA — Indiana’s deer hunting season is set to begin next month, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced several key rule…
Armadillos are now officially established in Indiana
INDIANA — Indiana now has established breeding populations of nine-banded armadillos, according to a recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey. The armored mammals, once…
Indiana frog hunting season underway through April 2026
INDIANA— Indiana’s frog hunting season, which began on June 15, is currently open and will run through April 30, 2026. The season allows for the…
DNR begins major renovation of historic Lincoln Lake Dam
SPENCER CO. — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has started a significant project to repair the dam at Lake Lincoln within Lincoln State…
DNR launches new interactive fishing trip planner
INDIANA — Planning your next fishing trip just got easier with the launch of the new Fishing Trip Planner, an interactive online tool designed for…












