Environment

Restore, protect and connect natural areas and improve the quality of land, air and water

Related Bi-state Initiative

Advance comprehensive bi-state conservation strategies to connect natural areas and recreation for residents and visitors to enjoy

Current Projects

Conservation Action Planning
A Conservation Action Planning (CAP) process involving partners in northwest Indiana developed strategic conservation plans for areas previously not covered under Indiana’s Lake Michigan Coastal Program's Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) Plan. 
Learn more about Indiana Conservation Action Planning with these factsheets on the conservation areas covered in the process:

• Ambler Flatwoods
• Hoosier Prairie
• Moraine​

You can also read about the entire 5-year conservation strategies in the Calumet Land Acquisition & Habitat Restoration Plan.

Calumet Conservation Survey
A conservation needs assessment survey will identify the conservation projects in the Calumet and uncover how the Calumet Collaborative can support and help build capacity for bi-state conservation initiatives. Survey responses can also connect existing efforts and identify areas of opportunity for broader and positive regional impact. ​​​