Purdue Webinars: The Value and Protection of Indiana Wetlands
The Value of All Wetlands: Indiana Researchers Weigh In
Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 3-4:20 pm
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Scientists from universities across Indiana will share research on the value of isolated wetlands, which are vital to the health of Indiana’s ecology, water and people. These unique and important ecosystems are currently threatened by Senate Bill 389, which would repeal critical wetland protections in Indiana.
Speakers will share short presentations about many ecosystem functions that isolated wetlands provide including flood storage, wildlife habitat, water quality improvements, and carbon storage. Speakers include:
• Sara McMillan (Purdue University) – Moderator & introduction
• Chris Craft (Indiana University) – Importance of isolated wetlands on the landscape
• Jason Hoverman (Purdue University) – Isolated wetlands as critical wildlife habitat
• Katie O’Reilly (Notre Dame) – Water quality benefits provided by isolated wetlands
• Bob Barr (IUPUI) – Role of isolated wetlands in flood storage and groundwater recharge
• Cliff Johnston (Purdue University) – Carbon storage in isolated wetlands
• Jason Hoverman (Purdue University) – Isolated wetlands as critical wildlife habitat
This event is organized by the Purdue University Center for the Environment
Wetland Protection in Indiana: The Way Forward
Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 4:30-5:30 pm
Registration Link is the same as above
While the first event focuses on the value of wetlands and why we protect them, this follow-up event will focus on how they are protected.
Panelists will discuss how the federal and state laws work, along with a practical example to help illustrate the processes and possible changes to these policies being discussed in the current Indiana legislative session. Speakers include:
• Brian Wolff, Branch Chief of Surface Water and Operations at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management
• Andrew Blackburn, Regulatory Specialist with the Chicago District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Jill Hoffman, Executive Director of the White River Alliance
• Summer Elmore, Senior Environmental Scientist, CHA Consulting, Inc
• Indra Frank, Director of Environmental Health and Water Policy, Hoosier Environmental Council
This event is organized by the White River Alliance, Hoosier Environmental Council, and the Indiana Land Protection Alliance