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Acres Land Trust
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Agritourism World
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American Farmland Trust (AFT)
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Connecticut
Botanical Society ~ Is a group of amateur and professional
botanists who share an interest in the plants and habitats of
Connecticut and the surrounding region. Their website contains
some great photos and descriptions of plants. |
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DeKalb County Soil & Water Conservation District
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Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District
~ Provides information about soil, water and related natural resource
conservation; identifies and prioritizes local soil and water resource
concerns; and connects land users to sources of education, technical,
and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and
technologies. |
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Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry ~
Helping reduce hunger in Northeast Indiana. |
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Four Rivers RC&D ~ Serves
as an umbrella agency for many citizen-led committees working to improve
the quality of life in southwest Indiana. Their mission is to:
"Empower the people of the Four Rivers RC&D Area in the wise enhancement
of economic, cultural, and natural resources to improve their quality of
life." Four Rivers RC&D serves the Indiana Counties of Daviess,
Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Pike, Posey, Vanderburgh, and
Warrick. |
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Going Local
~ Sources for delicious, healthy, locally grown, and in-season
foods. |
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Grassroots Green |
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Ground Water Adventures
~ Is a program of the National Ground Water Association for kids who
like science, fun, and exploration. Check out their Web site and
discover the cool world of ground water.
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Hamilton County Soil & Water
Conservation District
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Healthy Water, Healthy People
~ Sponsored by Project Wet and Hach Scientific Foundation ~ is an
innovative water quality education program offering hands-on activity
guides, testing kits, training, and much more.
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Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D ~
Their mission is "to serve as a catalyst to empower local people to
solve the overall economic and natural resource problems of the area,
and to properly develop, utilize, and conserve our natural and human
resources." They help local people achieve realistic,
community-minded goals. Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D serves the
Indiana Counties of Clark, Dearborn, Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings,
Ohio, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland. |
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Hoosier Environmental Council
~ Aims to address Indiana’s environmental challenges through education
and advocacy. They are guided by science, inspired by the ties
between nature and humanity, and led to success through partnerships.
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Hoosier Heartland RC&D ~ Believes
our finite and valuable natural resources must be managed and conserved
for everyone's long-term benefit. They provide opportunities for
citizens, businesses, organizations, and governments, individually or in
partnership, to profitably develop and use our natural resources, while
protecting, conserving, and improving them for future generations.
Hoosier Heartland RC&D serves the Indiana Counties of Boone, Brown,
Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, and
Shelby. |
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Hoosier Riverwatch |
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Indiana Association of Soil & Water Conservation
Districts
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Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
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IDNR,
Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology's Programs
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IDNR, Division of Forestry
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IDNR, Division of State Parks and Reservoirs' Interpretive Services
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Indiana HomeTown Competitiveness
(IHTC) ~ A multi-sponsored tool to
assist Indiana rural communities accomplish their economic and community
development goals.
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Indiana League of RC&D's ~
empowers and supports the regional Indiana RC&D councils to find and
implement local solutions to natural resource and community development
issues. The League acts as a liaison among the various partners
working to achieve conservation goals in Indiana, supporting
communications and dialogue across organizations and entities and
various governmental levels. Particular attention is paid to
training and leadership development as well as information exchange.
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Indiana Lakes Management Society
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Indiana Master Naturalist Program
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The Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society
(INPAWS) ~ Helps Indiana appreciate, preserve, conserve,
utilize, and study its native trees, shrubs, grasses, ferns, and
wildflowers.
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Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
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Indiana Office of Community & Rural
Affairs (OCRA) ~ Works with local, state, and national partners to
provide resources and technical assistance to aid rural communities in
shaping their visions for economic development.
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Indiana Wildlife Federation |
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Kosciusko Lakes and Streams ~ A
community water-quality program centered at Grace College.
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LaGrange County Lakes Council
~ Their mission is “to promote, protect and preserve the quality of the
lakes and watersheds of LaGrange County.”
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LaGrange County Soil & Water Conservation
District ~ Provides leadership and assistance in the proper use and
management of soil, water, and related natural resources.
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Land Trust Alliance (LTA) ~ unites and
champions organizations in local communities working to save natural
areas. Because of their innovative work more landowners choose to
protect their land; conservation leaders are more effective at saving
land; strong nonprofits and legal systems are maintained to protect land
in perpetuity; and the public commitment to conservation is deepened.
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Lincoln Hills RC&D ~
Natural resources conservation and rural development area planning and
implementation are the central functions of Lincoln Hills RC&D. Serving
the needs and opportunities within the four county area of Crawford,
Harrison, Perry and Spencer, Lincoln Hills RC&D has had a historic and
unique role in addressing issues involving land conservation, land
management, water management, and rural community development.
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Merry Lea Environmental Learning
Center ~ A natural sanctuary where most of the habitats found in
northeastern Indiana are present. Merry Lea offers unique geological
features, observable management practices, and vigorous educational
programs. |
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Midwest Invasive Plant Network
(MIPN) ~ Their mission is to reduce the impact of invasive plant species
in the Midwest. This site contains a wealth of information.
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National Association of Resource Conservation and Development
Councils, Inc. (RC&Ds)
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National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
(E85 Fuel) ~ The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC) is a non-profit
organization. On this website, you can search for gas stations
that sell E-85, see a list of flex-fuel vehicles, and learn a great deal
about E-85.
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National Ground Water Association ~
Provides guidance to members, government representatives, and the public
for sound scientific, economic, and beneficial development, protection,
and management of the world's ground water resources.
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New Agriculture Network
(Sustainable & Organic
Solutions in Great Lakes region)
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Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau
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North Central Weed Science Society
(NCWSS) ~ facilitates the exchange of ideas, experiences, and
information related to any facet of weeds and their management in rural
and urban habitats.
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Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District
(NISWMD) ~ Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - Rethink
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Pheasants Forever ~ National
Website
Pheasants Forever ~
Northeast Indiana Website
Pheasants Forever ~
Elkhart County
Pheasants Forever ~
LaGrange County |
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Project Learning Tree
~ Sponsored by Indiana Department of Natural Resources ~ uses the forest
as a "window to the world," helping young people gain an awareness and
knowledge of the world around them and their place within it.
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Project Wet ~ Sponsored by Indiana Department of
Natural Resources (IDNR), Division of Fish and Wildlife ~ invites educators, resource managers, community leaders, and
concerned citizens to join them in educating people about one of the
most precious resources on the planet - water.
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Project WILD
~ Sponsored by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Division
of Fish and Wildlife ~ assists learners of any age in
developing the awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment to make
informed decisions and act responsibly concerning wildlife and the
environment.
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Purdue University's Renewable Energy Website ~ Committed to building
the capacity of knowledge for the successful adoption of renewable
energy technologies and developing practices for improving energy
efficiency of existing systems on farm. This program focuses its
efforts relevant to rural areas of Indiana and beyond, such as
commercial production of biofuels, wind power generation among rural
communities, and on-farm energy and fertilizer production by anaerobic
digestion systems. Available for your convenience are educational
resources and tools used in the planning of these opportunities.
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Region III-A
Economic Development
District & Regional Planning Commission
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Steuben County Lakes Council ~
works to protect the lakes and streams of Steuben County, Indiana. |
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Steuben County Soil & Water
Conservation District ~ Will be the lead facilitator who ensures
that the natural resources are used wisely and are there for future
generations. |
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St. Joseph River Basin Commission
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St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative
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Sycamore Trails RC&D ~ is
a non-profit organization that helps people care for, conserve, and
develop natural, human, and economic resources in a way that will
improve the area's environment, economy, and standard of living.
Sycamore Trails RC&D serves the Indiana Counties of Clay, Fountain,
Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo. |
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US Department of Agriculture
(USDA)
Forest Service, Cooperative Forestry
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Rural Development (RD) ~ ~ helps to increase economic opportunity
and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. Their
assistance is provided in many ways, including direct or guaranteed
loans, grants, technical assistance, research and educational materials.
They often works in partnership with state, local, and tribal
governments, as well as rural businesses, cooperatives, and nonprofit
agencies.
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS)
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Wellowner.org ~ is a one-stop
resource for information relating to private water well systems and
ground water.
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White River RC&D ~ is a
non-profit organization which helps address natural resource needs in
south central Indiana; bringing people together to identity needs and
foster opportunities in the economic, environmental, and social areas of
south central Indiana. White River RC&D consists of the four south
central counties of Jackson, Lawrence, Orange and Washington and
encompasses nearly 1,198,133 acres. Natural resources conservation
and rural development area planning and implementation are the central
functions of White River RC&D. |
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Wildlife Conflicts Information Hotline
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Woodland Steward
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