Natural Resources
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…
Landowners encouraged to enhance wildlife habitat with DNR assistance programs
INDIANA – Indiana landowners seeking to enhance their hunting success and support local ecosystems are encouraged to develop habitat improvement plans for their properties. Summer…
DNR seeks public’s help for 2025 Wild Turkey Brood Count
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on the public to assist in monitoring the state’s wild turkey population by participating…
Prepare for deer season: Indiana DNR to host live regulations webinar
INDIANA – Deer hunters across Indiana can get a head start on preparing for the upcoming season by joining a live webinar hosted by the…
INDOT releases newest edition of Stormwater Management Field Guide
INDIANA – INDOT is excited to announce the release of the newest edition of the INDOT Construction Stormwater Management Field Guide – Updated April 2025….
Indiana authorities warn public of deadly poison Hemlock spread
INDIANA—Authorities in Indiana are issuing a stark warning to the public about the rapid spread of poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), an invasive weed that poses…
