INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Wetlands are such an important natural resource that every year, World Wetlands Day is celebrated nationally on February 2. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is charged with regulating wetland losses in Indiana and works to maintain and improve Hoosier wetlands.
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Washington Indiana Sparkles as newest CLEAN community
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- Environment
- Government
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- State
- Thomas Easterly
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The City of Washington is ringing in 2010 with a new designation. Washington is the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's (IDEM's) newest "CLEAN" community.
IDEM Commissioner Thomas Easterly presented a plaque and commemorative road sign to Mayor Larry Haag to officially induct Washington into the CLEAN (Comprehensive Local Environmental Action Network) Community Challenge at the Washington Mayor's Office today.
Full StoryWinter weather offers opportunity to start new year with environmental purpose
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - As cold weather keeps its icy grip on the Midwest, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is challenging Hoosiers to engage in environmentally-responsible habits when dealing with wintry weather around the home.
Full StoryEnvironmental Stewardship Program members share 10 ways to reduce costs to weather economic storm
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Members of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's (IDEM's) Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) have made monumental achievements in reducing their environmental impacts while lowering manufacturing costs. To usher in the new year, the members have generated a list of the top 10 ways businesses can save money while minimizing environmental impacts within their manufacturing operations.
Full StoryOutdoor Indiana magazine catches fire
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- Government
- Indianapolis
- Marion County
- Muncie Free Press
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- Outdoor Indiana
- Outdoor Indiana magazine
- State
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Outdoor Indiana magazine is hot. So hot, it's burst into flames.
That's the impression the cover photo of the just-released July-August issue, taken by photo editor Frank Oliver, gives at first glance. But relax. No oven mitt is necessary to grab it.
The photo shows Skyler Hill, assistant property manager at Prophetstown State Park, applying a prescription fire to a selected area of the park. The process helps maintain the ecosystem at Prophetstown and various other DNR properties.
Full StoryState Reports High Levels of Blue-Green Algae at Morse and Geist Reservoirs
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- Geist Reservoir
- Government
- Indiana State Department of Health - ISDH
- Indiana Waterways
- James Howell
- Morse Reservoir
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- State
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Indiana State Department of Health has been notified of an increase of blue-green algae at Geist and Morse Reservoirs in addition to an elevated level of microcystin (an algal toxin) at Geist.
Working collaboratively with the Hamilton and Marion County Health Departments, state health officials want Hoosiers to be aware and use caution when swimming, skiing, or participating in other recreational activities in either reservoir.
Full StoryWhite River Fish Kill was Caused by Algae Bloom
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- Indiana Algae Bloom
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- Indianapolis
- Lenore Tedesco
- Marion County
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- Rocky Ripple
- State
- White River
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A fish kill in the White River near Rocky Ripple in Marion County noticed by members of the public late last week appears to be the result of an excessive algae bloom.
Both DNR and IDEM dispatched investigators on July 24, after several reports from concerned citizens. Neither agency found evidence of a spill, but instead found brownish water and scummy algae on the water's surface.
Full StorySalamonie Reservoir Sporting Dog Event Coming in August
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- Don Bonsett
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- Heasleys Keystone Kennels
- Jim Heasley
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- Salomonie Reservoir
- State
ANDREWS, IN - Hunting with canine companions is a joy many sportsmen treasure. If you're interested in learning about how to hunt rabbits and squirrels with dogs, attend a workshop at Salamonie Reservoir, August 8, 2009. Jim Heasley of Heasley's Keystone Kennels, will host seminars on hunting rabbits with beagles, and on hunting squirrels with treeing curs and treeing fiest dogs.
Full StoryNew Williams Lake Boat Ramp Open
The DNR has opened a new boat ramp at Williams Lake in southwest Noble County.
The ramp was built on a 27-acre land tract that was purchased last year by DNR, Division of Fish and Wildlife. The site was developed with funds collected from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses.
Located on the lake's west side, the new ramp opens access upstream to Muncie Lake (47 acres), and downstream to Bartley (34 acres) and Port Mitchell lakes (15 acres). All four lakes are located along the south branch of the Elkhart River.
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