Natural prairie

Protecting the Kankakee River Basin from CAFO Pollution

https://www.hecweb.org/issues/environmental-health-justice/factory-farm-waste-2/kankakee-river-basin/

In 2017, a Texas-based company was given the go-ahead by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to build and operate a massive concentrated animal feeding operation (“CAFO”) in one of Indiana’s most sensitive environmental areas — the Kankakee […]

March 22, 2019

Winter’s Quiet Lifelines: How Indiana’s Messy Landscapes Help Birds Survive

https://www.hecweb.org/2025/12/10/winters-quiet-lifelines-how-indianas-messy-landscapes-help-birds-survive/

Untidy winter landscapes aren’t neglect—they’re habitat. Find out how leaving seedheads, stems, and grasses supports Indiana’s birds.

December 10, 2025

What moths live in Indiana’s wetlands?

https://www.hecweb.org/2025/07/25/what-moths-live-in-indianas-wetlands/

Read time: 5 minutes National Moth Week is celebrated during the last week of July to raise awareness of moths and celebrate their ecological importance. Secretive and often overlooked when compared to the showier butterfly, moths are an […]

July 25, 2025

Soil Health: Why is it important? 

https://www.hecweb.org/2024/12/04/why-is-soil-health-important/

A guest post by HEC supporter, John Luc. In 1986, the Indiana Association of Professional Soil Scientists (IAPSC) voted to designate Miami as the state soil. Miami soil drains moderately well and is known for its fertility, making it great […]

December 4, 2024

Beyond Lawns: How to Advocate for Native Plants in Local Ordinances and HOA Rules Resource List

https://www.hecweb.org/2024/06/06/beyond-lawns-webinar-resource-list/

Are you interested in learning more about how to advocate for native plants in your community? Watch our webinar, Beyond Lawns: How to Advocate for native Plants in Local Ordinances and HOA Rules, and check out our resources […]

June 6, 2024

Native Plant Resources List

https://www.hecweb.org/2024/04/02/native-plant-resources-list/

Are you interested in learning more about native plants, but aren’t sure where to start? Explore these resources below and begin your native plant journey! Webinars and Resources from the Hoosier Environmental Council The Go-To Website Indiana Native […]

April 2, 2024

Q&A – Your Native Plants Frequently Asked Questions

https://www.hecweb.org/2024/04/02/qa-your-native-plants-frequently-asked-questions/

Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 21st for our webinar, Landscaping with Native Plants, Cost Savings and More to Dig! We had lots of great questions – check out some of the questions and responses […]

Indiana municipalities must uphold their environmental policy goals 

https://www.hecweb.org/2024/02/29/indiana-municipalities-must-uphold-their-environmental-policy-goals/

Read time: 6 minutes Development is proliferating in Indiana. Take for example the LEAP Innovation District in Lebanon, which will effectively double the size of the city in one swift development proposal. Because it will require substantial amounts of land […]

February 29, 2024

What is a wetland and why are they important?

https://www.hecweb.org/2024/01/29/what-is-a-wetland/

Read time: 8 minutes World Wetlands Day is February 2, and there is no better time to tackle the question of what a wetland is, and why they are important. But before defining a wetland, let’s take a quick […]

January 29, 2024

Eagle Creek Park: A protected ecosystem worth expanding

https://www.hecweb.org/2023/12/18/eagle-creek-park-history-importance-current-threats/

Read time: 7 minutes Eagle Creek Park is one of Indianapolis’ most popular attractions, drawing crowds of locals and tourists year-round into its urban oasis. When you enter the park, it’s easy to forget that you are in […]

December 18, 2023

Green Infrastructure

https://www.hecweb.org/issues/water-wilderness/wilderness-greenways/green-infrastructure/

What is green infrastructure? Green infrastructure (GI) is a term that has primarily been used to describe stormwater systems that are designed to mimic nature to provide improved water quality benefits, including increased stormwater infiltration. In this context, […]

Native Landscapes

https://www.hecweb.org/2019/10/14/native-landscapes/

Guest Author: Cooper Powers, Greenscape Geeks Through our proud partnership with the Hoosier Environmental Council, Greenscape Geeks is thrilled to build up the importance of our mission: provide people with beautiful, natural landscapes through the usage of native […]

October 14, 2019