Legislature Looks at Economic Impact of Public Lands The focus this fall is on the 2025 legislative Interim Study Committee charged with evaluating the economic Impact of…
Legislature Looks at Economic Impact of Public Lands The focus this fall is on the 2025 legislative Interim Study Committee charged with evaluating the economic Impact of…
By Ron Hellmich, Assistant Director for Public LandsDivision of Fish, Wildlife and Nature Preserves Ogle Hollow Nature Preserve is located in Brown County State Park. This nature preserve protects…
Change is inevitable. It often brings new ideas, and sometimes new directions. All of this is good, as needs themselves often change over time. Transitions and probably…
Indiana Parks Alliance board members Tom Hohman and John Goss participated in a podcast called Boss Hog of Liberty, based in New Castle, Indiana! It was a…
Most of the state parks, as well as one state nature preserve, have volunteer organizations (Friends groups) dedicated to supporting the mission of that property. Each is…
By John Goss The 2025 Indiana legislative session will include approving a state budget for the next two fiscal years, 2025-26 and 2026-27. IPA’s 3 Top Priorities…
By Ginger Murphy Winter in the parks is the perfect time to explore the outdoors! The winter season offers a unique look at some of Indiana’s natural…
Ronald Hellmich, Director DNR Division of Nature Preserves The Division of Nature Preserves proposed, and the Natural Resources Commission approved five nature preserve dedications in 2024. These include 4…
Patriots for the Park is the name of a student organization at Owen Valley High School, located in Spencer, Indiana. The group recently announced an initiative to…
Since its inception IPA has advocated for increases in funding for state parks and state owned nature preserves, to help reverse the effects of years of neglect. In…