Indiana wetlands are no longer protected. Indiana used to have one of the more protective wetlands laws in the country. That law had been in place for almost 20 years, but that changed in 2021.

Indiana wetlands are no longer protected. Indiana used to have one of the more protective wetlands laws in the country. That law had been in place for almost 20 years, but that changed in 2021.

18 thoughts on “ Bill further rolling back Indiana wetland protections is first to land on governor’s desk ” TONI H. says: February 7, 2024 at 8:21 am.

Was the Indiana wetlands law signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb? Even though he opposed a 2021 bill that marked the first gutting of Indiana's wetlands law, Gov. Holcomb signed House Bill 1383 into law ...

A last-minute attempt by Indiana legislators to redefine wetlands and strip state protections via amendment to an unrelated sewage bill could exacerbate flooding issues, reduce the number of ...

Indiana has lost more than 260 acres of wetlands in the two years since a new state law made Hoosier lands more vulnerable to flooding and environmental damage, according to a group of ...

Gov. Mike Braun directed the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to review its rules in an executive order in ...

The Indiana legislature has passed a bill that will reduce wetland protections. Environmentalists warn the policy will lead to more development, harm habitats and undermine natural flood abatement.

Indiana is asking for public input on environmental regulations, but environmental groups are concerned that the comment ...

IndyStar recently covered a warehouse development that would destroy wetlands in Marion County. Here's why it matters.

Indiana’s wetlands are grouped into three tiers by the state. Only the highest ranked Class III wetlands receive full protections. Class II wetlands have fewer protections, and Class I has none.

Indiana’s wetlands are grouped into three tiers by the state. Only the highest ranked Class III wetlands receive full protections. Class II wetlands have fewer protections, and Class I has none.