Articles tagged as: water
November 27, 2024
Lebanon City Council approves plans to incentivize Meta to build in Boone County
A new $800 million data center for Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, could be coming to Boone County.
Read MoreJune 2, 2024
IDEM rejects permit to transform Franklin Township wetlands into warehouses, hotel
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) denied a permit application to turn wetlands in Marion County into a retail complex last week. Gershman Partners submitted a permit in February to transform wetlands in Franklin Township – on the northeast corner of East County Line Road and South Arlington Avenue – into an area with warehouses and a hotel. IDEM rejected the proposal stating the developers did not show “reasonable alternatives” to destroying the wetlands.
Read MoreMay 6, 2024
Many dead fish found in Tippecanoe County waters, IDEM says to avoid Flint Creek
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has advised the public to avoid waters around Flint Creek in Tippecanoe County, after a report of a significant number of dead fish.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2024
The LEAP pipeline project has been paused. How much has been spent on the project so far?
How much money has been spent on the LEAP pipeline project and who was involved in starting this plan in Indiana? A member of the audience from Lafayette wanted to know.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2023
Water protections in Indiana may be 2024’s big fight. Here’s why
Protecting water rights has not been a hot-button issue in Indiana — until now.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2023
LEAP water plan costs could fall to customers, utility watchdog cautions
The report comes amid growing skepticism of the state’s plan to supply water to a planned economic development project.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
Tippecanoe County Commissioners hope for legislative action as they pass water withdrawal ban
An ordinance blocking large water withdrawals from Tippecanoe County unanimously passed at the county commissioner's meeting Monday.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
West Lafayette lawmakers “optimistic” about water legislation ahead of upcoming session
West Lafayette lawmakers said they are optimistic about the possibility of passing water legislation during the state’s upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2022
Applications open for Hoosiers in need of help with utility bills
Hoosiers struggling to pay their water and energy bills can now apply for help from the state.
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