Indiana advocates urge protection of wetlands in new water plan as recent laws ease restrictions.

Advocates are pushing the Indiana General Assembly to protect wetlands as they draft a statewide water plan. Wetlands are vital for storing rainwater, recharging aquifers, and filtering pollutants, which can prevent water pollution and fish kills. However, recent legislation has eased restrictions on developers in wetland areas, raising concerns about their preservation and the impact on water quality.

November 16, 2024
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