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Moving Forward in the Fight for Indiana’s Wetlands
From Jeff Stant, Executive Director Another session of our General Assembly has finished, this one exhibiting the most hostile attitudes toward our environment and natural heritage in the seven years that I’ve been lobbying for
Help Us Stop the Disastrous Anti-Wetlands Legislation
A bill that would wipe out protections for Indiana’s regulated wetlands and rare, biologically rich wetland forests is headed to a full vote before the Indiana Senate, possibly as early as Monday. It is critical
Join Our Push for Carbon Legislation to Help Preserve Private Forests
A huge opportunity to encourage the preservation of private woodlands and generate money for the creation of more public forests is scheduled to be considered Feb. 1 by the Indiana Senate Natural Resources Committee.
Experienced political fundraiser is IFA’s new development director
Attorney Morgan Whitacre, who has deep experience as a political fundraiser, is the new development director at the Indiana Forest Alliance. Whitacre has served as campaign finance director for US Congressman André Carson, Indiana State
New surveys show endangered animals live in Hoosier National Forest area targeted for burning and logging
Indiana Forest Alliance calls on U.S. Forest Service to alter its plans to protect the animals
Clear cut near Eagle Creek shows need for stronger urban forest protections
New Forests for Indy report will identify city’s critical forests, launch neighborhood discussions on better conservation strategies
Dave Seastrom is New President of IFA Board of Directors
He was a leading force in the fight against logging in Yellowwood State Forest.
Professor, Interns Discover Rare Insect in National Forest That Most Entomologists Have Never Seen
Biologists consider forcepflies to be a biological mystery. All they know is that these insects tend to be found in deciduous forests near water and that they are nocturnal.
IFA Completes Preliminary Ranking of Indianapolis’ Urban Forests
There’s a place where kids discover magical powers, adults become kids again, and time stands still. You know that place …
Fundraising Events Postponed Out of Concern Over COVID-19 Pandemic
“… this is the prudent step to take to help prevent the transmission of coronavirus and protect the health of our supporters …”