Natural Resources
Indiana DNR announces fall and winter urban forestry events
INDIANA – The Indiana DNR Community and Urban Forestry program staff has announced a schedule of upcoming fall and winter events, including a Big Tree…
Registration now open for 2025 Indiana Community and Urban Forestry Symposium
BLOOMINGTON – Registration is now open for the 2025 Indiana Community and Urban Forestry Symposium, which will take place on December 9 and 10 at…
Don’t wait: Secure your fall hunting and fishing licenses early with DNR’s new system
INDIANA – Get ready for prime fall hunting and fishing! Licenses for the upcoming season are officially on sale, and the Indiana Department of Natural…
DNR needs your help counting turkeys
INDIANA – Have you spotted any wild turkeys lately? If so, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to hear from you! The agency…
Owen Valley High students blaze a trail for McCormick’s Creek restoration
SPENCER – A powerful display of environmental stewardship and community spirit has emerged from Owen Valley High School, where students have spearheaded a remarkable fundraising…
August is National Shooting Sports Month: Introduce a friend to the range
INDIANA – As August arrives, marking National Shooting Sports Month, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging experienced enthusiasts to celebrate by introducing…
APHIS declares August is “Tree Check Month,” asks public to check trees for signs of Asian Longhorned Beetle
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is asking the public to look for and report signs of…
Monroe Lake experiences high water levels, leading to extensive closures and limited access
MONROE LAKE – Visitors to Monroe Lake are advised of significant impacts due to current high water levels, which are presently 10.55 feet above normal…
Nearly 645,000 walleye and saugeye stocked in Indiana lakes
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently stocked almost 487,000 walleye fry and fingerlings, along with 158,000 saugeye fingerlings, across 20…
New map lets residents identify habitat corridors across Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has relaunched a new interactive Habitat Connectivity Map that allows residents to contribute directly to local conservation by pledging…
