Category Archives: Green Zone
IDEM Hosting Open House on Grand Calumet River Area Restoration Efforts
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and partner organizations announce an open house focused on restoration efforts within the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (AOC) in Northw...
Sep 25, 2023
Valparaiso University Holds Recyclable Collection During Move-in
(Photo provided by Valparaiso University) (Photo provided by Valparaiso University) Valparaiso University says the inaugural year for recyclable material collection during move-in weekend was an enorm...
Sep 13, 2023
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction to Host Fix-It Fair
(Provided by Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District) In Valparaiso, in partnership with the Porter County Public Library System, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter Coun...
Sep 12, 2023
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District to Host Fix-It Fair
(Provided by Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District) In Valparaiso, in partnership with Porter County Public Library System, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County w...
Sep 12, 2023
Much of Northwest Indiana Experiencing Severe Drought
The U.S. Drought Map is now showing Lake, Newton and most of Porter and Jasper counties in Severe Drought and Moderate Drought for much of the northern half of Indiana and a small portion southeast al...
Jun 15, 2023
Indiana's Million Tree Initiative Nearing Goal
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the Hoosier state is getting closer to a major tree milestone. Governor Eric Holcomb in his 2020 State of the State Address directed the DNR to p...
Jun 15, 2023
District Offers Medical Sharps Collection with Porter County Health Department
The Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District says it has launched a partnership with the Porter County Health Department to offer a residential medical sharps collection. Residents can bri...
Jun 07, 2023
Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air 2023 Awards Luncheon
Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air presented awards to air quality leaders at its annual awards luncheon held at the Clipper Room Banquet Facility at the Hammond Marina. Pictured are (l-r) Miche...
May 16, 2023
NIPSCO Announces 2023 Environmental Action Grant Award Winners
NIPSCO has announced the 2023 Environmental Grant Recipients supporting 15 local nonprofit organizations in their environmental and educational efforts. This years focus was on animal preservation, ha...
Apr 25, 2023
Valparaiso Celebrates Trees with Planting Events
In Valparaiso, the city is celebrating trees with upcoming tree planting events and inviting the community to get involved. "As we look ahead to both Arbor Day and Earth Day, we wanted to mark these s...
Apr 04, 2023
