Hoosier farmers committed to soil conservation
According to a recent conservation survey, Indiana farmers planted an estimated 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers
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New Izaak Walton League of America Chapter in Argos to Hold Membership Open House
At its annual convention in July, the Izaak Walton League of America approved the formation of a new chapter in Argos called the Marshall County Chapter that will operate on the property once owned by the Argos Chapter of the League, which closed in 2023.
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Farm Bill Stalled Amid U.S. House Speaker Battle, Delay Of Spending Bills
As Congress faces another pressing deadline to fund the government and the U.S. House grinds to a halt without a speaker, the reauthorization of the nation’s agriculture and hunger programs has taken a back seat.
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New Conservation Record Set By Hoosier Farmers
According to a recent conservation survey, Indiana farmers have set a conservation record this year by planting an estimated 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers.
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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 the aisle can agree.
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Area Paddlers Keep The Rivers Clean
WARSAW — The Paddlers 4 Conservation Kayak and Canoe Club is not afraid of a little hard work and they proved it today, Saturday, July 23, as they performed maintenance on a section of the Tippecanoe River that flows near Warsaw. Hitting the water at approximately 8:30 a.m., the … Read More
Campfires Will Connect Literature, Nature And Bicentennial
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Humanities is launching “Next Indiana Campfires,” a series that pairs literature and nature to help Hoosiers explore Indiana’s wild places and spark conversations about conservation and stewardship. The May 4 kickoff event will feature a conversation between environmental authors Terry Tempest Williams and Scott Russell Sanders at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. It will start at 6:30 p.m.
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Indiana Conservation Officers Are Offering A Citizen’s Academy
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Conservation Officers have partnered with Vincennes University to offer a Citizen’s Academy to college students and citizens who register.
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African Lions Will Soon Be Deemed An Endangered Species
WASHINGTON D.C. — The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe earlier this year by Walter Palmer, a US dentist, caused a global outcry against the hunting for sport of the animal.
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Nearly 1,630 Acres To Be Restored, Protected
MERRILLVILLE — Thanks to a joint effort between Northern Indiana Public Service Company and several area environmental organizations, nearly 1,630 acres of land will be preserved and restored for public education and enjoyment, with an additional focus on improving the biodiversity and habitats for many of the region’s plant and animal life.
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Nine Indiana Institutions Make Annual ‘Green Colleges’ List
Nine Hoosier colleges and universities have been named to The Princeton Review’s annual list of the nation’s most environmentally responsible. Ball State University was the only Indiana campus to be ranked in the top 50. DePauw University, Earlham College, Indiana State University, Indiana University, IUPUI, Purdue University and the University … Read More
Bald Eagle Found Shot In Dubois County, Officials Seek Information
Indiana Conservation and Federal Fish and Wildlife officers are investigating the death of a bald eagle found in Dubois county, and at the same time attempting to locate the nest which may potentially be in danger. On March 19, conservation officer Kenny Tincher responded to a report of … Read More
IN Conservation Officer Graduates From FBI Academy
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced that conservation officer Captain Jason Lee graduated from the 258th FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. “This is a unique opportunity for members of our leadership,” said DNR law enforcement director Danny L. East. “We are proud of Captain … Read More