Natural Resources
Deer hunters urged to get their licenses and remember safety tips
INDIANA – Indiana Conservation Officers remind hunters to stay safe during the deer reduction zone season, which is underway, and the statewide archery deer season,…
Hoosier’s Charles C. Deam Wilderness surveyed for invasive plants
BEDFORD— The Hoosier National Forest (NF) and the State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management (SICIM) are collaborating to survey portions of the Charles C. Deam…
Indiana’s endangered amphibian recovery efforts show progress in 2024
INDIANA – The year 2024 has seen significant advancements in the recovery efforts for two state-endangered amphibian species, the hellbender and the crawfish frog. Indiana’s…
Prescribed fires planned in Hoosier National Forest to improve forest health and wildlife habitat
BEDFORD— The USDA Forest Service plans to conduct prescribed fires in the Hoosier National Forest this fall and spring. Prescribed fire is used to maintain,…
USDA launches $7.9 million forest restoration initiative in Southern Indiana
BEDFORD– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant investment in forest restoration in southern Indiana through the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership….
Forest Service issues No Alcohol Order for Rainbow Lake
INDIANA—Hoosier National Forest Supervisor Mike Chaveas has issued a forest order prohibiting the possession of an alcoholic beverage, as defined by state law, at the…
September is the 29th anniversary of a statewide celebration of archaeology in Indiana
INDIANA – September is the 29th anniversary of a statewide celebration of archaeology in Indiana. The DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA) coordinates…
Volunteer with Adopt-A-Ramp
INDIANA – Looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity that benefits wildlife health, outdoor recreation, and your community? With approximately 400 public access sites throughout the…
Orleans, Mitchell Monon South Trail segments to be finished by the end of 2024
INDIANA— Construction has begun on Phase 1A of the Monon South Trail, which will complete 20 miles of the trail. The Orleans segment, about 1.25 miles…
Echo Canyon Trail is now open at McCormick’s Creek State Park
SPENCER – Echo Canyon Trail, an addition to McCormick’s Creek State Park’s trail system, is now open. The new trail, adjacent to the park’s Centennial…
