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Brad Baughn

Bradley is a seasoned public policy and government affairs professional with 20 years of experience advancing legislative, regulatory, and strategic advocacy initiatives across the energy,...

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Christian Freitag

Christian Freitag is the Glenn and Donna Scolnik Clinical Chair of Conservation Law Indiana University Maurer School of Law and President and Executive Director of...

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Biodiversity

Biodiversity is critical for a healthy ecosystem About 30% of the 200 listed endangered animal and 300 plant species listed endangered in the United States...

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Biodiversity Interview with Christian Freitag

Question: I know you have a background in land protection. Could you please share your insights on how the preservation of land, habitat, and species...
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Lake Superior Spaceport Plans Are Defeated

We are pleased to announce that the Powell Township Board has enacted an official “RESOLUTION” rejecting the plan by the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA)...
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Macaw Recovery Network secures habitat for critically endangered Great Green Macaw

Macaw Recovery Network announces its first land purchase toward the restoration of habitat for the critically endangered Great Green Macaw. Its purchase of La Peninsula...
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Public interest vs. private homes: Climate change and erosion fuel disputes along Lake Michigan’s shoreline

Steve Coombs’ lakefront home used to quake when waves crashed along Ogden Dunes’ receding shoreline. “At one point, my wife said, ‘Should we just move...

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The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust continues support for CLC’s Clean Water Indiana Program

CLC is proud to announce the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust has continued their support of CLC’s Clean Water Indiana Program with a grant of...
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Swimmers at Ogden Dunes enjoy a dip in Lake Michigan on New Year's Day. Doug Ross, The Times

Possible Ogden Dunes revetment sparks debate

ODGEN DUNES — The possible construction of an armor stone revetment in Ogden Dunes has been challenged by the non-profit group Save the Dunes. The...
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Environmentalists oppose extension of Ogden Dunes revetment along Lake Michigan shoreline

A little more than three years ago, Lake Michigan was at its highest level in more than 30 years, and waves dashed up against the...
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Freitag co-authors article on sustainable development in Costa Rica “blue zone”

Along with colleagues from Syracuse University and INCAE, Costa Rica’s main business school, CLC Executive Director Christian Freitag recently co-authored an article concerning Nosara, Costa...
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Child fishes at Beaver Lake

District court rules against CAFO, Corps

A ditch system dug nearly 100 years ago to drain Beaver Lake, formerly the largest natural lake in Indiana, is at the center of a...
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The United States Supreme Court Denies Cert. in Pavlock v. Holcomb

On October 31st, the US Supreme Court denied a petition for certiorari filed by private landowners in the Pavlock case, declining to consider the legal...
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Conservation Law Center names Kacey Cook as the Constance and Terry Marbach Conservation Attorney

The Conservation Law Center is excited to announce Kacey Cook as the inaugural Constance and Terry Marbach Conservation Attorney. The Marbach Conservation Attorney will focus...
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Long-time HEC Attorney Kim Ferraro Joining Legal Team at Conservation Law Center

Today, the Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) wishes a warm farewell and many thanks to its long-time Senior Attorney, Kim Ferraro, who is leaving HEC after...
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Simon Family Foundation Continues its Generous Support of CLC’s Land Conservation Work in Indiana

Conservation Law Center appreciates our long-standing relationship with the Herbert Simon Family Foundation and are proud to acknowledge their continued support of our efforts. This...
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CLC Executive Director Freitag joins Lake Monroe Water Fund Board of Directors

CLC is pleased to announce Executive Director, Christian Freitag, has joined the Board of Directors for the Lake Monroe Water Fund. The Lake Monroe Water...
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Professor Jeff Hyman’s Last Semester with the Conservation Law Clinic

Spring 2022 will be Professor Jeff Hyman’s final semester teaching the Conservation Law Clinic through Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Jeff has taught over...
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Conservation Law Center names Megan Freveletti as first Nancy C. Ralston Conservation Fellow

The Conservation Law Center is excited to announce the creation of a new position—the Nancy C. Ralston Conservation Law Fellowship. Through a nation-wide search, Megan...
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Conservation Law Center announces The Duke Energy “Grass Roots” Conservation Fellowship

Conservation Law Center is excited to announce a $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to establish a new student fellowship program. The Duke Energy...
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The Not So Dark Side Of Bats

There's nothing spooky about bats. 🦇 Although they are often accused of being pests, these winged friends actually play important roles in pest control. Here...
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