News by Topics - Indiana
National Park Service Releases 1,600 Lab Grown Native Mussels into the Little Calumet River to Improve Water Quality
Using funding provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the National Park Service was able to release more than 1,600 native fatmucket mussels into the East Branch of the Little Calumet River. This recent success is the culmination of nearly a decade of work to restock native mussel populations through lab-rearing efforts.November 9, 2026
Alliance for the Great Lakes Announces New Grant Opportunity for Illinois and Indiana Communities to Support GLRI Priorities
The new program will award a total of $1,125,000 in 2026 for projects that will reduce pollution, control invasive species, and restore lands and waters for communities within the Southern Lake Michigan Watershed. The program is funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.August 5, 2026
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Issues a Request for Proposals to Restore Habitat in Chicago and Calumet Watersheds
The Chi-Cal Rivers Fund is seeking proposals to reduce stormwater runoff with nature-based solutions, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, and improve public access to nature. Significant program funding is provided by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.July 10, 2026
GLRI Funding Used to Support $1.2 Million in Grants to Restore Chicago and Calumet Waterways
The grants, awarded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chi-Cal Rivers Fund, will enhance habitat and improve water quality throughout the region. The grants will also generate $1 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $2.2 million.May 7, 2026
EPA and Partners Announce more than $200 Million to Clean Up Grand Calumet River Area of Concern
The project will remove over 240,000 cubic yards of contaminated canal and river bottom sediment and remediate over 100 acres of sediment at two sites in the AOC.January 26, 2026
Habitat restoration complete at Powderhorn Lake near Illinois/Indiana Border
A three-year restoration project at Powderhorn Lake has restored more than 100 acres of wetland habitat and reestablished fish passage to Lake Michigan.
January 12, 2024
Using the Hydrolab, student scientists study their own environment
Indiana biology teacher keeps his Penn High School students actively engaged as scientists by equipping them with professional monitoring equipment to study their local water way.
November 9, 2023
Proving Green Infrastructure Performance at Gary City Hall, Indiana
A Gary, Indiana green infrastructure project reduces city hall parking lot stormwater runoff to Lake Michigan by over 80 percent.
December 29, 2022