Category Archives: Green Zone
Valparaiso Named Indiana's First Monarch City USA
The City of Valparaiso has become Indiana's first Monarch City, USA, recognizing the city's support for monarch population. Mayor Matt Murphy issued a proclamation supporting the butterflies and encou...
Apr 12, 2022
Indiana Dunes National Park and Dunes Tourism offer Volunteer Opportunities
Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism have partnered to offer Drop-In Volunteering, described as a no-hassle volunteer option for those looking to help out at the Indiana Dunes. Opport...
Apr 06, 2022
Indiana Dunes National Park Entry Fee Begins on March 31st
Beginning Thursday March 31, 2022, entering the Indiana Dunes National Park will require an entrance fee or a federal lands pass. A release stated the new fee revenue will help fund a number of parkin...
Mar 30, 2022
Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
In Crown Point, Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. This collection is reserved for residents ...
Mar 23, 2022
Gov. Holcomb Encourages Fire Departments to Participate in Program to Protect Firefighters' Health and Safety, Environment
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb recently announced a new program to collect and dispose of hazardous firefighting foam that contains a long-lasting chemical contaminant known as PFAS. Fire departments s...
Mar 21, 2022
Merrillville High School Environmental Club Efforts Result in Reusable Cafeteria Trays
Sophomore Destiny Givens and freshman Dominich Comanse participate in an educational video to show the MHS student body new meal tray procedures. (Photo provided by Merrillville Community Schools) Mer...
Mar 16, 2022
NIRPC's CommuniTree Has Free Trees for Region Communities
Northwest Indiana communities in the Lake Michigan watershed can apply to receive free native trees. The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is accepting applications for the Spr...
Mar 07, 2022
Plastic Salt Bags Prove Problematic for Porter County Recycling
With temperature swings causing melt-freeze conditions in the Region, many area residents may be salting paved surfaces more often. The Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District urges area ...
Feb 15, 2022
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District Offers Recycling Tips for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and while the day is dedicated to heartfelt expressions and gifts, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County notes that it, like most holidays, al...
Feb 01, 2022
Public Invited to Submit Nominations for Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air Awards
Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air is accepting nominations for its annual Clean Air Awards. The announcement said nominations can be submitted for any Northwest Indiana business, municipal or c...
Jan 28, 2022
