by Natalie Johnson, Executive Director, Save the Dunes On August 15, a subcommittee to the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a legislative hearing to receive testimony on a number of bills, including co-sponsored Senate Bill… Read More
Action Alert: Gary’s Waterfront Redevelopment
by Natalie Johnson, Executive Director, Save the Dunes In light of recent planning efforts spearheaded by Meridian Hospitality Group LLC, hired by the City of Gary to plan for redevelopment at Lake Street Beach in Gary’s Miller neighborhood, Save the… Read More
Wetlands Offer Flood Protection and So Much More!
by Victoria Wittig, Project Coordinator, Save the Dunes Flooding and Wetlands Northwest Indiana experienced extensive flooding in February, April, May and July of this year. Is this the new norm? What can we do to build resilience and decrease vulnerability… Read More
Office Manager Position Now Open
We’re Hiring! Save the Dunes is seeking a part-time Office Manager to serve as the organization’s point person for office efficiency by ensuring that record keeping/database entry, mailing, supply ordering, bill payment, general errands, and procurement of goods all take place promptly in… Read More
US Steel Consent Decree Public Comment Tools
Tell the Department of Justice Additional Measures are Needed to Protect Lake Michigan In April 2017, U.S. Steel’s Midwest Plant Facility in Portage, IN reported a discharge of process wastewater containing hexavalent chromium into the Burns Waterway, 500 yards from… Read More