Government

February 20, 2020

Almost half of U.S. states working on PFAS legislation

Lawmakers from 23 states, including Indiana, have written guidance, regulations or legislation that would address PFAS chemicals.
February 18, 2020

Virginia legislature passes major renewable energy policy bill

The Virginia House and Senate approved legislation that sets out a plan to get the state to 100% renewable energy generation .
February 18, 2020

EPA makes available $55 million for Indiana infrastructure projects

The EPA announced the availability of $55.5 million in loans and grants to fund future state water infrastructure projects in Indiana.
February 13, 2020

Trump administration proposing major cut to EPA

In a new budget proposal, the Trump administration announced its intent to cut the budget of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency budget by more than a fourth.
February 6, 2020

Trump administration removes penalties for “incidental” bird kills

The Trump administration has proposed removing the threat of punishment to businesses that kill birds “incidentally.”
February 4, 2020

Top DOJ Environmental Attorney Apologizes After Practicing with Lapsed License

The U.S. Department of Justice’s top attorney for environmental issues apologized to a federal court for practicing law with a lapsed bar license.
February 4, 2020

Elevated Lead Levels Found at Marion County Schools

Children in Marion County may have been exposed to elevated lead levels in drinking water, and agencies in charge failed to alert parents.
February 3, 2020

Youth Climate Leaders Call for Change

Indiana's first Youth Climate Action Day allowed young people to address lawmakers about their environmental concerns and push for legislation
January 29, 2020

EPA announces completion of sewer and soil cleanup in Franklin, Ind.

The EPA announced that Amphenol Corp. completed a mandated sewer line and soil cleanup near its former facility in Franklin, Ind.
January 28, 2020

Trump Administration Finalizes Replacement of “WOTUS” Rule

The 2015 rule sought to expand the number of waterways protected by federal Clean Water Act protections
January 23, 2020

Proposed Indiana legislation could threaten environment, raise electric bills

A new bill could raise electric bills, threaten the environment, and make it more difficult for Indiana utility companies to transition away from coal.
January 23, 2020

Indiana DNR releases five-year plan for outdoor recreation

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has released its five-year plan for outdoor recreation in the state.
January 16, 2020

Litter, Water and Trees in the State of the State

Environmental issues played significant role in Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2020 State of the State address
January 16, 2020

Environmental bills to watch in the 2020 legislative session (UPDATED)

January 14, 2020

Steel Mill Denies Manipulating Spill Data

IDEM report finds ArcelorMittal reanalyzed water samples from Aug. 2019 chemical spill to avoid reporting violations
January 14, 2020

Proposal seeks to remove environmental consideration from highway, pipeline planning

A new proposal would make it easier for federal agencies to start infrastructure projects without taking environmental impacts into account.
January 9, 2020

Indiana city part of coalition fighting climate change

A report has found that the actions of communities, businesses and other entities can work to significantly reduce emissions.
January 9, 2020

EPA appoints new Region 5 administrator to oversee Indiana, surrounding states

The EPA has appointed a new Region 5 administrator to oversee the agency’s business in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
January 7, 2020

Report finds EPA redundancies are wasting tax dollars

New report: EPA redundancy is wasting tax dollars and harming agency's ability to prepare for natural disasters.
January 7, 2020

IDEM budget reduced by $35 million in last decade

The budget for the state's environmental management agency has been reduced by approximately $35 million in the last decade.
December 31, 2019

Jim Beam fined for Kentucky bourbon spill, fish kill

Jim Beam Brands Co. was fined $600,000 for a warehouse fire that caused a bourbon spill and fish kills in the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers.
December 31, 2019

EPA orders online store to stop selling illegal pesticides

The EPA has ordered a Seattle-based website to stop selling a dozen pesticides not legal for sale in the U.S.
December 23, 2019

Researchers Seek Data for Statewide Urban Forest Map

Indiana DNR, IU’s Environmental Resilience Institute and Davey Resource Group plan to build state’s first comprehensive urban forestry database
December 19, 2019

IDEM awards $1.4 million for recycling expansion projects

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has awarded recycling expansion grants totaling approximately $1.4 million to 12 organizations, cities and waste management districts.
December 17, 2019

Two environmental groups sue Indiana steelmaker for Clean Water Act violations

Two environmental groups have joined forces to sue Indiana steelmaker ArcelorMittal, which has allegedly accumulated more than 100 Clean Water Act violations in the last five years.
December 12, 2019

EPA awards restoration grant to Grand Calumet River Area of Concern

The EPA has awarded the Indiana DNR a $100,000 grant to help restore the Pine Station Nature Preserve near the Grand Calumet River.
December 10, 2019

Mercury spilled into Grand Calumet River

Flooding near the Gary Works steel mill in Gary, Indiana, on Nov. 26 has released mercury into the Grand Calumet River.
December 9, 2019

Cement Company Settles Air Emissions Violations Suit

Lehigh Cement Company LLC and Lehigh White Cement Company LLC were sued by Indiana, the EPA and six other state and local government organizations.
December 5, 2019

DNR launches new harvest website for deer hunters

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has launched a new website that allows deer hunters to access and report data on white-tailed deer harvesting throughout the state.
December 3, 2019

EPA seeks public input on new PFAS chemical classification

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public input about adding per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals to the Toxics Release Inventory, a list of chemicals that companies are required to report to the EPA.
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