Gov. Holcomb Appoints Wetlands Task Force

Following up on his disappointing refusal to veto SEA 389 which threatens our few remaining isolated wetlands, Gov. Holcomb has appointed a task force to investigate the situation. We hope that among these appointees are some strong advocates for native plants. Background

Indiana Wetlands Task Force

The governor made thirteen appointments to the new task force, who will serve until December 31, 2022:

  • The Honorable Zach Beasley (West Lafayette), Tippecanoe County Surveyor
  • Will Ditzler (Westfield), president of RiverBirch Executive Advisors, who will also serve as chair of the task force
  • Jill Hoffmann (Indianapolis), executive director of the White River Alliance
  • Jared Kakasuleff (Cicero), farmer at Kakasuleff Farms
  • Jeremy Kieffner (Evansville), environmental permit manager at Lochmueller Group
  • Dr. Sara McMillan (West Lafayette), associate professor of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University
  • Matt Meersman (South Bend), director of the St. Joseph River Basin Commission
  • Michael Novotney (Valparaiso), Porter County Engineer and director of engineering
  • Commissioner Bruno Pigott, representing the Indiana Department of Environmental Management
  • Kyle Rorah (Dexter, MI), regional director of public policy for Ducks Unlimited
  • Joe Schmees (Fishers), executive director of the Indiana Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts
  • The Honorable Richard Strick, Mayor of Huntington
  • Jeff Thomas (Fort Wayne), co-owner and vice president of Oakmont Development, LLC