Great Lakes Restoration in Indiana

Federal Investments are Producing Results in Indiana

Federal investments to restore and protect the Great Lakes are producing results for communities around Indiana. Formerly industrialized sites near the Grand Calumet River are being reclaimed as green spaces. Rare marsh habitat in the Roxana Marsh is being protected. And polluted beaches on Lake Michigan are being restored for swimming once more.

But Serious Threats Remain

Lake Michigan continues to be threatened by toxic pollutants on old brownfield sites. Wildlife habitat has been drowned out by city growth and expansion. And to keep drinking water and wastewater safe, Indiana needs $18.946 billion over the next 20 years to repair and replace crumbling infrastructure. We need the federal government to continue partnering with Indiana to invest in Great Lakes restoration and affordable water infrastructure to protect our lakes.

Featured Success Story

Naturalizing a Stormwater Retention Basin
Improves Water Quality

Retrofitting and naturalizing a retention basin in Indiana improved water quality by filtering out sediments and pollutants from stormwater, decreasing the harmful impact of storms, and improving aquatic wildlife habitats.