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Indigenous people pave the way for sustainable water resource management

Posted by: Susie
Posted: November 22, 2024
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure, Uncategorized, Water & Wilderness Protection

November is Native American Heritage Month, and this year Hoosier Environmental Council is highlighting how indigenous people manage water resources. For generations, indigenous communities have been stewarding the land and maintaining robust natural ecosystems, managing populations of fish, forests, […]

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Key takeaways from climate disaster Hurricane Helene: Disasters are costly, wetlands can help

Posted by: Susie
Posted: October 11, 2024
Categories: Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, held on October 13th, was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about disaster resilience. The theme for this year focuses on the role of education in protecting and empowering future generations […]

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HEC Comments on Water Quality Certificate for Lithium Manufacturing Facility in Vigo County

Posted by: Susie
Posted: October 10, 2024
Categories: Public Comments, Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

On September 28th, 2024, HEC submitted comments on a Section 401 Water Quality Certificate for a proposed lithium manufacturing operation in Vigo County, near Terre Haute, Indiana. Approval of the certificate would authorize impacts to nearly 20 acres […]

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Three Incredible Indiana Rivers

Posted by: Susie
Posted: September 20, 2024
Categories: Indiana Clean Water, Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure, Water & Wilderness Protection

In celebration of World Rivers Day this September 22nd, we wanted to take some time to highlight some incredible rivers that flow in Indiana. Picture Indiana as one giant, fertile floodplain, teeming with lakes, wetlands, streams, and rivers. Our […]

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How forests sustain our vital water resources

Posted by: Susie
Posted: August 14, 2024
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

With autumn right around the corner, trees are getting ready for one of nature’s most anticipated events, where seas of green change to colorful hues of reds, oranges, and yellows. This time of the year, also known as […]

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Headwaters are the beginnings of rivers, and Lebanon’s LEAP sits right on top

Posted by: Susie
Posted: July 4, 2024
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

What are headwaters? Every river that flows has a beginning, and that beginning is referred to as a headwater. Headwaters are small streams that branch out from larger streams that feed into the main stem of a river, […]

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

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: June 6, 2024
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

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 […]

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A current look at flooding in Indiana and beyond 

Posted by: Susie
Posted: May 22, 2024
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

Flooding is a natural occurrence that happens when heavy rain falls on Earth and fills up depressions, low-lying areas, and other surfaces that typically remain dry. It is a natural part of the water cycle and happens almost […]

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Q&A – Rethink Your Lawn Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: May 7, 2024
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

Thank you to everyone who joined us on April 24th for our webinar, Rethink Your Lawn: Adding Native Plants To Your Home Landscape! We received a lot of questions before and during our webinar, so to answer them, we […]

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The environmental impact of lawns and invasive species: A look inside the movement towards native landscapes

Posted by: Susie
Posted: April 5, 2024
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

The way in which green space is kept can either help or hurt the environment. Take for example, the lawn. Brought over to America during colonization, the perfectly manicured, green lawn is strong a symbol of the American […]

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Native Plant Resources List

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: April 2, 2024
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

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 […]

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Q&A – Your Native Plants Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by: Jeni
Posted:
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure, Uncategorized

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 […]

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Indiana municipalities must uphold their environmental policy goals 

Posted by: Susie
Posted: February 29, 2024
Categories: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

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 and water, LEAP has […]

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