07/19/12 The Department of Natural Resources and the state Department of Homeland Security have issued a Water Shortage Warning for all counties in Indiana due to drought conditions. Under the state’s Water Shortage Plan, notification letters are being sent to owners and operators of significant water withdrawal facilities calling on them to implement...
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  07/18/12 The Indiana Tree Project and Groupon Grassroots, the philanthropic arm of Groupon, last week announced the launch of a local campaign to support and expand Indiana’s state forests. This campaign began on July 16th and runs through July 22. Using Groupon Grassroots’ collective action model, Groupon subscribers can pledge support for the...
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  06/20/12 Indiana Conservation Officers will participate June 22-24 in the Operation Dry Water national campaign to heighten awareness of dangers related to boating while intoxicated. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources encourages boaters to visit state parks, reservoirs and lakes to pursue boating as an enjoyable recreational activity. “We want to see everyone...
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  06/19/12 If you’ve spent any time on one of more than 450 natural lakes scattered across northern Indiana, chances are you’ve seen two of the most beautiful flowers in the Hoosier state: the white water lily and yellow pond lily. Commonly called lily pads in recognition of their broad, green leaves, both plants...
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   06/01/12  Indiana Conservation Officers in operational district one cracked down on Memorial Day weekend on would be violators.  District One comprises the counties of Wabash, Miami, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph, and Elkhart.  16 officers logged 461 hours of patrol which included patrols at state properties within the district such as Mississinewa and...
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   04/26/12 Indiana Conservation Officers cited a Chicago man for illegally taking a wild turkey by the aid of bait on the opening morning of Indiana’s spring wild turkey season. Indiana Conservation Officers Keith Wildeman and Major Terry Hyndman were on foot patrol in Starke County on property that was known to be baited....
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  04/20/12 With the 2012 spring turkey season approaching, Indiana Conservation Officers want to remind Hoosier Hunters to be safe and to remember the laws before heading out to into the field. Practicing these safety tips will help to ensure a safe season: Never wear turkey colors while in the woods – red, white,...
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   04/02/12 Indiana Conservation Officers received a tip from a concerned citizen implicating three Goshen men of multiple Federal and State wildlife violations.  Christopher Simmons (41), Ronald Simmons (46), and Mark Roberts (41) now face possible charges in both Federal and State Court following an extensive investigation by Conservation Officers. Conservation Officers allege that...
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   02/27/12 Conservation Officers investigated an off-road vehicle accident that occurred in Fulton County on Wednesday, February 22nd during the early evening hours. Dustin Sullivan, age 26 of Leiters Ford, was operating his four wheeler along the Erie Lackawanna Railroad when he struck a tree and was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported...
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01/24/12 Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a personal injury accident involving an intoxicated snowmobiler.  Chase Walleske age 29 of Bremen was arrested Sunday evening by Indiana Conservation Officer Mark Richter after Walleske crashed his snowmobile into a concrete barrier on the new US31 bypass just south of Pierce Road in St. Joseph County.  Walleske...
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