Protected: Challenging Delays in Clean Water Act Compliance in Hammond

United States of America and the State of Indiana v. The Sanitary District of Hammond

Conservation Law Center Staff

Michael Zoeller

Senior Attorney

Issues: Community-Centered Conservation

Rachel Schwartz

UChicago Public Service Fellow

Issues: Community-Centered Conservation

Kim Ferraro

Managing Attorney

Issues: Biodiversity, Community-Centered Conservation, Land, Public Trust, Water

Date Initiatied

April 14, 2026

Status

Active

Service Area/s

Legal Advocacy

Impact Area/s

Community-Centered Conservation, Water

Partners

Hoosier Environmental Council

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