Mark Nowotarski

“The efforts and support that HEC has provided has truly been a driving force for us.”

Mark Nowotarski lived in Jasper, IN, from 1990-2004 and moved back after retirement in 2020. “When I moved back to Jasper,” Mark wrote, “I immediately got involved with a grassroots group of residents opposing the proposed Mid-States Corridor, a 54-mile new terrain highway that will be very destructive to the environment, natural habitat, and compound climate issues. It was at that time I took one of the lead roles along with a few others in forming the Coalition Against the Mid-States Corridor. Shortly after we were connected with HEC along with other environmental organizations like the Indiana Forest Alliance and the Sierra Club who have been very active in supporting our efforts. The efforts and support that HEC has provided has truly been a driving force for us. Learning more about all the initiatives and work HEC takes on has helped me become more educated in understanding climate issues and as a result I am working to bring education and action for climate mitigation efforts in Jasper and Dubois County. Finally, I am a member of the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) and a member of their subgroup Freeway Fighters.”

Mark is also an avid road cyclist and enjoys participating in various cycling events during the year, including HEC’s Ride for the Mounds.