The air we breathe is an essential life need that connects us all. In Northwest Indiana, our air is cleaner than ever before, but we can not take it for granted. Some residents will remember the region prior to the advent of environmental regulation when air you could see, smell, and taste was a symbol of our economic success. Since the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1970 and Clean Air Act Amendments in 1990, millions of dollars in engineering and pollution control technology spent on region industries, power plants, gas stations, and cars has had dramatic results.
Tune in to "Green Fleet Radio" on Lakeshore Public Radio - 89.1 FM today as Lauri Keagle of South Shore Clean Cities guest hosts for Carl Lisek & welcomes Joe Exl of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission for a discussion about the CommuniTree program. "Green Fleet Radio" airs each...
Lake and Porter counties were awarded nearly $6 million in additional development funding for trails. Gov. Holcomb announced Next Level Trail fund awards Thursday.
Congratulations to NWI Next Level Trails award recipients:
Congratulations City of Crown Point, City of Portage Redevelopment Commission, and City of Valparaiso for $6 millio… https://t.co/IY4Cr0qPY5
Shared benefits of public green spaces extend beyond outdoor escapes and vegetables. Urban forestry is a key element in stormwater management and pollution control, the economics of "curb appeal," and an improved community health and quality of life.
Gov. Eric Holcomb has named State Rep. Jim Pressel (Rolling Prairie) as the Governor's Appointee to NIRPC. Rep. Pr… https://t.co/sc6qxXANtE
NIRPC released its 2020 Annual Report on Thursday. Highlights include a study on e-commerce in Indiana, work on bro… https://t.co/QaF4dLyEhY
NIRPC releases 2020 Annual Report. Highlights in activity areas: transportation, economic development, and environm… https://t.co/51xNLMLyZr
Scholarship awards of $2,500 are available to Partners for Clean Air announced scholarship competition to local stu… https://t.co/cPvzFiXW86
Ty Warner, NIRPC Exec. Dir. talks with Carl Lisek on "Green Fleet Radio" on Wednesday, 12/30 at 7:33 a.m., between… https://t.co/2q7DBMB0cf