NPCA sent the following letter to Senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee ahead of a hearing scheduled for May 12th, 2021.
We write to urge you to support the nomination of Radhika Fox as Assistant Administrator for Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Our national parks are symbols of conservation, historic preservation and our shared heritage. In the last four years, as we witnessed weakened protection for cultural resources, wildlife, air and waterways, the highest level of protection was not afforded to these incredible places. We can and must do better. The Biden-Harris Administration must address climate change head-on, ensure the federal government – and the park system – is welcoming to diverse communities and reverse damaging policies that put at risk the water, air, wildlife and other resources that make our parks world-renowned.
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The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival will again take flight this week after its wings were clipped by the coronavirus pandemic last year.
The annual festival the Indiana Audubon Society organizes at the Indiana Dunes will take place as a hybrid with both virtual and live events between Thursday and May 16. It celebrates one of the best spots for birding in the country, where hundreds of species have been spotted. Birding in the Indiana Dunes is the best the state has to offer. With its rich biodiversity, varying habitats and miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the Indiana Dunes is a hotspot for migrant birds, organizers said on their website. The annual Indiana Dunes Birding Festival is held to celebrate the dunes areaâs various birding habitats and bird watching opportunities to create a positive impact on the economic, conservation, and environmental education for visitors and residents to the Indiana Dunes region.
Ah, the great outdoors. The sun on your face, the wind at your back, and (hopefully) a space to explore with your furry pal. While a walk in the park might seem like the most obvious place in the world to bring a dog, most U.S. national parks have strict rules regarding if and where pets are allowed. Guidelines can vary greatly, so we’ve compiled a list of each one, ranking them from most to least dog-friendly, to help you plan where to take your next parks adventure with your canine companion.
First, a few universal guidelines: keep your pet on a six-foot (or shorter) leash at all times, always bag and throw away your dog’s waste, and never leave an animal unattended in a locked vehicle.
Festivals, fairs, camping, road trips whatever the activity Midwest summers are the perfect time to get out and explore!
There are so many great opportunities to explore during a Midwest summer. Locally you can start out by hitting the trails around Kokomo. The Kokomo Parks and Recreation Department beautifully maintains trails in Jackson Morrow Park, Highland Park Indian Trails, the Industrial Heritage Trail and more! Stay up to date with everything at cityofkokomo.org/departments/
Mid-summer you can take in the Howard County 4H Fair in Greentown
July 12-17. Not only will the North American Midway return for yet another year, but you can see Grandpa Cratchet in the pioneer village, the Miss Howard County pageant in the grandstands and of course all the hard work showcased from 4H members. Get all the details at https://www.howardcofair.com/.
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