The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) awarded more than $454,000 in Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 101 rural and volunteer fire departments from 58 counties.
Continue readingDNR Awards Grants to Rural, Volunteer Fire Departments
More Work Needed on Bremen Park Ordinance
Bremen Town Attorney Anthony Wagner told the Bremen Town Council members Monday night that more work needs to be done on an ordinance regarding the Bremen Park Department and the Park Board before additional readings on the ordinance can be approved.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Majority Vote Changes Regarding Fireworks Special Event Permit Request
The Culver Town Council members revisited the fireworks special event permit request for the residents of Culver submitted by the Culver Chamber of Commerce last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Hold Special Meeting
The Culver Town Council members will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to review a special event request for a proposed fireworks show presented by the Culver Chamber of Commerce.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Looking Toward Stellar Projects
The Argos Town Council members are looking forward to getting the town’s projects started that are outlined in the Regional Development Plan in the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Initiative.
Continue readingSeveral Residents Attend DNR Hearing on East Shore Conservancy District Petition
About 50 residents and officials attended a DNR hearing on Tuesday afternoon concerning a petition to establish an East Shore Conservancy District.
Continue readingGrant Proposals for Community and Urban Forestry Assistance Grants Due in September
In order to jumpstart or enhance urban forest management in communities of every size across the state, the DNR Community and Urban Forestry (CUF) program offers annual matching grants.
Continue readingWorkshops Scheduled for Round Two of Next Level Trails Grant Program
Anyone interested in applying for funds in the second round of the Next Level Trails grant program is encouraged to attend one of the application workshops being held during the month of August.
Continue readingNearby Fire Departments Benefit from DNR Division of Forestry VFA Grants
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants totaling more than $297,000 were recently distributed to 71 rural and volunteer fire departments around Indiana.
Continue readingChild Rescued from Lake in Marshall County
Emergency responders were called to attend to a child who was unresponsive after being pulled from the Lake of the Woods in Marshall County Saturday night.
Continue readingArgos Park Board to Hold Meeting Over DNR Grant and Proposed Improvements at Pond Park
Argos community members are invited to attend a meeting over a potential opportunity to secure funding for proposed improvements at Pond Park.
The Argos Park Board plans to apply for the federally-funded Land and Water Conservation fund (LWCF) grant offered by the Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
Volunteer Hosts Can Camp for Free at State Parks, Forests and Recreational Properties
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking outdoorsy types who enjoy working with others to serve as campground hosts at state parks, forests and recreation properties in 2019.
Continue readingAdaptive Water Ski Clinic Planned this Weekend at Lake Maxinkuckee
An adaptive water ski clinic is set for this weekend at Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver.
DNR Increases Lake Michigan Trout Bag Limit
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has increased the daily lake trout limit from two to three fish per day in Lake Michigan. Continue reading
New Law Raises Questions About Deer Firearms Season
Deer firearms season opens tomorrow in Indiana. Legislation passed last year legalizes certain rifles for deer hunting purposes, and has raised quite a few questions about what equipment is now legal. Continue reading
Deer Archery Season Begins Saturday
Saturday marks the start of archery deer hunting season and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has a few pieces of information to help hunters navigate the season.
Hunter Education Class Scheduled in Starke County
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is offering a free hunter education class this weekend in Starke County. It’s open to hunters of all ages and will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, at the Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Headquarters, 4320 W. Toto Road in North Judson from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. CDT. Continue reading
Water Safety Education Leads to Indiana Drowning Death Reductions
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division says drowning deaths are on the decline.
Galbraith Lake, Yellow River on DNR List for Grant Funded Projects
33 Indiana lakes and rivers are receiving DNR grant funds and two Marshall County bodies of water will be among them.
DNR Takes Applications Through August for Reserved Hunts
Applications will be accepted until the end of August for reserved hunts in the state of Indiana.
