Guest Blog from Our Advocacy Intern
Guest Blog from Our Advocacy Intern Save the Dunes’s Advocacy Intern Katherine Koenig Save the Dunes Intern with statehouse partners from Indiana Conservation Voters Hello! I am Katherine Koenig and in this last statehouse session I was the policy advocacy intern for Save the Dunes. I am currently a master’s student at Indiana University Bloomington […]
Great Lakes Day 2026
A Successful 2026 Great Lakes Day for Save the Dunes! The Indiana team in front of the Capitol Building March 2026 Save the Dunes is a proud governing member of the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition (HOW), a group of Great Lakes-based organizations dedicated to securing a sustainable Great Lakes restoration plan and the federal […]
The 2026 Indiana Statehouse Session Ended – Our Recap
The 2026 Indiana Statehouse Session Ended – Our Recap The 2026 legislative session officially ends on February 27th, with state lawmakers at the Indiana General Assembly wrapping up final votes, reconciling remaining differences between chambers, and preparing legislation to be sent to the governor for consideration. Our organization has been closely monitoring key statehouse legislation […]
Indiana Dunes National Park Remains Open Despite Government Shutdown
Indiana Dunes National Park Remains Open Despite Government Shutdown Last month, Congress passed the Interior Appropriations Bill, bringing welcome news for our national parks, including the Indiana Dunes National Park. The Interior Appropriations Bill sets the annual budget for the National Park Service, providing funding for park operations such as staffing, ongoing projects, and natural […]
The 2026 Indiana Statehouse Session Has Begun—Here’s What We’re Watching
The 2026 Indiana Statehouse Session Has Begun—Here’s What We’re Watching The 2026 Indiana legislative session is officially underway, with state lawmakers returning to the Statehouse in Indianapolis to introduce and debate new bills that could affect communities across the state. Save the Dunes, is closely monitoring key bills that affect our region’s health, environment, and […]
Bringing Leaders Together: Save the Dunes Leads Bipartisan Tour Of Indiana Dunes National Park
Bringing Leaders Together: Save the Dunes Hosts Bipartisan Tour of Indiana Dunes National Park This week, Save the Dunes brought together representatives from the offices of Senator Todd Young, Senator Jim Banks, and Congressman Frank Mrvan to tour the Indiana Dunes National Park. The goal of this visit was to showcase the incredible impact that […]
Act Now – Ask Indiana Senators to Support Senate Interior and Environment Bill
Act Now – Ask Indiana Senators to Support Senate Interior and Environment Bill Now is the time to speak up: Congress is currently deciding how much funding the National Park Service will receive in the coming year, and your voice can make a difference. Please call your two Senators today and express your support of […]
Indiana Reps Support Bill to Fund Indiana Dunes National Park Upkeep
Indiana Reps Support Bill to Fund Indiana Dunes National Park Upkeep Success! Both Indiana Senators Jim Banks and Todd Young cosponsored the America the Beautiful Act (S.1547) recently introduced this year. This bipartisan bill provides funding to protect and restore the nation’s most important natural and cultural resources within national parks, and ensures that heritage […]
Act Now: Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Indiana Dunes National Park
Act Now – Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan Now is the time to speak up: Congress is deciding how much funding the National Park Service will receive in the coming year, and your voice can make a difference. The Indiana Dunes face growing challenges, and federal budget negotiations will shape the […]
Call Your Senators to Support the National Park!
Call Your Senators to Support the National Park UPDATE (as of 7/7/25): The President signed the bill into law last Friday afternoon and the final bill markup unfortunately does not include the $267 million of previously committed funding for park staffing nationwide. Save the Dunes will continue to monitor this bill’s implementation, along with other […]
