Policy

Important water policy proposals drafted

CLC has drafted five policy proposals focused on PFAS regulation, wetland protection, and the establishment of an Indiana Water Authority....

Indiana League of Conservation Voters

Indiana Conservation Voters champions legislation to improve our state’s environment, economy, and competitive edge. By working with a wide range of stakeholders, and by educating...

The White River Alliance

The White River Alliance improves and protects water resources throughout Central Indiana. We are an alliance of diverse interests and organizations that work together to...

New CAFO analysis tells us what we know and fear

A recent International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health report on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in the United States highlights a disturbing truth:...

Without sound water policy, Indiana’s economic future is down the drain

Water, essential to all life on the planet, is an abundant resource in Indiana. This alone puts Indiana in a resilient position as we navigate...
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Hoosier Environmental Council

Simply stated, our goal is to make Indiana a better place to live, breathe, work, and play. Our two greatest tools are education and advocacy....

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The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is tackling the dual threats of accelerated climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss. Science determines where we focus and equity guides how...

Clean Water Indiana

CLC’s Clean Water Indiana Project seeks to improve Indiana’s water policy and infrastructure. We work to identify and implement solutions vital to all Hoosiers, including...

Andrea Lutz

Andrea Lutz grew up near the shores of Lake Michigan with a love of the outdoors. After graduating with a Biology and Chemistry degree, she...

Kim Ferraro

Kim E. Ferraro is the Conservation Law Center’s Managing Attorney. Before coming to CLC, Ferraro held that same position with the Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC),...

Lakin Cuchetto

Lakin is the Nancy C. Ralston Conservation Attorney and a 2024 graduate of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. A lifelong Midwesterner, Lakin grew...

Christian Freitag

Christian Freitag joined Conservation Law Center in 2019 as its second Executive Director, replacing CLC’s founder and longtime Director W. William Weeks. For the previous...

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...

Water Advocacy Interview with Megan Freveletti, Nancy C. Ralston Graduate Fellow Attorney

Megan graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in International Studies and worked in her home state for the Illinois House of Representatives...

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...

The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Renews Grant Support for CLC’s Clean Water Indiana Program

The Conservation Law Center is proud to announce the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust has continued their support of CLC’s Clean Water Indiana Program with...

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...

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...

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...

Freitag Testifies at the Statehouse to Wastewater Task Force

Last year, Governor Holcomb created the state’s first Wastewater Task Force to address issues of Indiana’s water management and water quality. Co-chairs Senator Eric Koch...

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...