IN: Public Lands/Wilderness
Conservationists tout IN old mines, brownfields to develop renewable energy
Today is the summer solstice, the day of the year with the most sunshine, and Indiana conservationists said they have a plan to make the best use of …
Wetlands at stake in southside Indy industrial development
Residents living directly south of Indianapolis could see their water quality change with a proposed land-use project that's getting some pushback…
Indiana Scores Record Conservation Funding in Polarized Statehouse
As dust settles from the 2023 Indiana legislative session, Hoosiers may discover lawmakers made some decisions with which members from both sides of …
IN Officials Announce $65 Million for New Pedestrian Trails
Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced $65 million to fund new pedestrian infrastructure in Indiana. The grant money, distributed as part of Indiana's …
Federal Bill Could Stabilize IN Monarch Butterfly Population
The number of Midwestern monarch butterflies has declined rapidly in recent decades, but a new bill pending in Congress could stabilize their …
Expert: Don't Give Bats a Bad Rap
INDIANAPOLIS - Halloween has given bats a bad rap, and bats' reported connection to the origins of COVID-19 has certainly not helped. However…
Time is Short to Comment on Timber Harvest in Indiana State Forests
INDIANAPOLIS – An attempt to save acres of Indiana forests failed in the legislature this year, but Hoosiers still have the chance to voice …
Government Watchdog Groups: Pruitt's EPA Exit "Long Overdue"
WASHINGTON – After allegedly overspending on everything from pens to lavish trips and accepting questionable deals from lobbyists, government …
Bill Watch: Hoosier Lawmakers Tackle Environmental Issues
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers will consider several bills that are important to the environment this legislative session. They cover solar…
Old Trees Targeted in Upcoming Timber Sale
BROWN COUNTY, Ind. – As the date approaches for the start of logging of 300 acres in the Yellowwood Backcountry Area of Indiana, Brown County …
Trump Budget Called Threat to Indiana Waterways
INDIANAPOLIS -- An effort to save Indiana's waterways is under way. It's part of a push by the National Wildlife Federation to combat negative …
Plea: Don't Cut Our Old-Growth Forests
NASHVILLE, Ind. – When people are asked to name the most beautiful area of Indiana, Brown County is the answer most often given. People who …