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What's New Watery invaders pose danger to waterways, speaker warns Gary Post Tribune (11/12) The alewife, the sea lamprey, zebra and quagga mussels, the round goby, spiny water fleas, rusty crayfish, bloody red shrimp, and the silver and bighead carp. . . the invasive species are rapidly taking over -- and overtaking -- Midwestern waterways. Green hotel programs sprout in five states ENS Newswire (11/12) The State of Indiana became the first state in the USA to adopt the Green Key Eco-Rating Program as its official statewide environmental initiative for the lodging industry. Pesticide levels lower in corn belt rivers ENS Newswire (11/9) Concentrations of 11 major pesticides declined or stayed the same in Corn Belt rivers and streams from 1996 to 2006, finds a new U.S. Geological Survey study. Trail route unveiled Post-Tribune (10/30) The route for a 9.65-mile trail that will join the east and west halves of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore was unveiled with an array of dignitaries at the Lakefront and Riverwalk. U.S. Steel gets OK for benzene water fix The Journal Times (10/28) U.S. Steel Gary Works will begin treating benzene-laden groundwater leaking into Lake Michigan from north of its coke plant by the end of October. Mercury detected in mill waste Post Tribune (10/25) Mercury levels in the 700,000 tons of blast furnace waste that ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor has stored directly on the ground less than 500 feet from Lake Michigan for the past two decades topped out at 120 parts per billion; well below what's considered hazardous.
General Resources accessIndiana A starting point to guide you to the many resources available from Indiana's state agencies, departments and other governmental branches. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Focuses on invasive species, aquaculture, fisheries, the future of communities that border southern Lake Michigan, and other issues that affect the coast through K-12 education, research and outreach projects. Indiana Great Lakes Commission Since 1955, Indiana has been a valued member of the Great Lakes Commission. Indiana Governor Profile Council of Great Lakes Governors Map of Indiana accessIndiana Need a map of Indiana for your report or presentation? You can now create a custom map of Indiana that you can print or save as a graphics file to insert into your document.
Economy Indiana Economic Profile Northeast-Midwest Institute The Northeast-Midwest Institute provides a variety of economic data about the state, including unemployment rate, per-capita income, gross state product, exports, government spending and demographics.
Environment A Synthesis of Major Topics in the Lake Michigan Coastal Area Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) This dynamic document presents issues of the Lake Michigan coastal region, such as water quality, economic development, and coastal zone management, and describes activites currently underway in Northwest Indiana. Hoosier Environmental Council Provides indepth research and advocacy on the broad range of Indiana environmental issues. Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) The mission of the IDNR is to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens. Indiana Environmental Organizations Eco-USA Provides a list of environmental organizations in the state. Indiana Lakes accessIndiana Provides general information about lake-related issues, as well as links to other sites that contain detailed information about particular lake-oriented topics. Indiana Lakes Management Society (ILMS) ILMS was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of Indiana in 1991 by a group of individuals with a common interest in protecting and saving Indiana lakes for future generations. Indiana Water Quality Atlas Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) The Indiana Water Quality Atlas (IWQA) is a collaborative project to create a Web-based interactive atlas of water quality related data and information. Save the Dunes Council One of the oldest grassroots conservation organizations in the country, the council's objectives are to maintain and restore the integrity and quality of the natural environment of the Indiana Dunes region. Shirley Heinze Environmental Fund Save the Dunes Council A non-profit organization endowed in 1981 as a charitable trust to preserve and protect the unique ecosystems of the Indiana Dunes region. The Nature Conservancy of Indiana The Nature Conservancy operates the largest private system of nature sanctuaries in the world--more than 1,500 preserves in the United States alone.
Tourism The Great Lakes Circle Tour Ride along on the 6,500-mile Great Lakes Circle Tour: a scenic, international road system connecting the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River! For new visitors to the region, this online travel guide offers informational maps, road routes and estimated mileages, and links to major cities, camping and recreation areas, and natural attractions. Enjoy Indiana Indiana's official tourism web site. The Lighthouses of Minnesota, Indiana and Illinois Seeing The Light Join lighthouse buffs Terry and Sue Pepper on a voyage of discovery around the Great Lakes and through history. This site features extensive photography, research and observations of the lights. Visit Indiana
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