The Mud Creek watershed is one of Indianapolis’s most spectacular natural gems. Home to several rare and endangered species, a rich history dating back to the Miami Indians, and a rolling topography rarely found in central Indiana, the properties protected by the Mud Creek Conservancy also site atop one of the largest aquifers providing drinking water to the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area.
The natural lands held in trust by the Mud Creek Conservancy for future generations will preserve the unique biodiversity and rich history of the Mud Creek Valley. Visitors and residents alike will continue to enjoy the scenic beauty of the watershed, and a broad range of plant and animal species will find suitable habitat on our protected properties. Additionally, the importance of Mud Creek’s protected aquifer will increase as Indianapolis continues to grow in size and population, stressing existing sources of clean drinking water.
