Learn About Our New Little Calumet River Project
Save the Dunes, Shirley Heinze Land Trust, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (INDU), and NWIPA were jointly awarded Chi-Cal Rivers Funds to improve public access at three properties on the Little […]
More Restoration this Winter and Spring
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore will be restoring wetlands in addition to what they have at Great Marsh this winter and early spring. This restoration includes removing fill and other […]
2016 Dunes Blowout: A Festival of Performance and Ecology
In September of 2016, Save the Dunes and our partners will present the 2016 Dunes Blowout: A Festival of Performance and Ecology. This event will observe the 50th anniversary of the establishment […]
Canceled: See Owls at the Indiana Dunes State Park
Save the Dunes event on Thursday, November 5th from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center is cancelled due to weather conditions. Saw-whet Owls stop […]
Save the Dunes Prevails in Lawsuit – Public Trust Doctrine Remains Protected in Indiana!
Save the Dunes and Alliance for the Great Lakes, along with the State of Indiana and Long Beach Community Alliance, have prevailed in landmark litigation that attempted, but failed, to abolish […]
WI DNR Gives Preliminary Approval to Waukesha Diversion Application
In June, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) publicly released its draft review of the City of Waukesha’s request to divert water from Lake Michigan—a move that could have ramifications for how the […]
Save the Dunes in DC to Advocate for the Great Lakes
Want to know what we were advocating for in Washington DC last week? Protecting our Great Lakes, that’s what. Check out why we’re fighting for funding to restore the ecosystem, […]
Take the Survey: Getting Bicycles on the South Shore Railroad
As you may know, the South Shore Line Railroad (NICTD) from South Bend to Chicago is one of the last commuter rail lines in the country without a bicycles-on-trains program. […]
Green Drinks Gary Features the City of Gary on Green Infrastructure
Green Drinks is a monthly meetup that hosts discussions and presentations on a range of environmental topics. Green Drinks locations exist throughout the world, and Indiana is home to several […]
Stewardship Days at Miller Woods
9:00am-12:00pm, every fourth Saturday of the month Paul H. Douglas Center 100 N. Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 Join Save the Dunes and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for stewardship […]
Barbara Plampin Receives 2014 Paul H. Douglas Award
On Friday, December 5, 2014, at its annual Holiday Open House Save the Dunes proudly announced its recipient of the 2014 Paul H. Douglas Award – our highest honor. The […]
Oak Savanna Restoration Project in Full Swing
The Oak Savanna Restoration Project being implemented in Miller Woods, Tolleston Dunes, and the Indiana Dunes State Park is underway. The $1,000,000 project is a collaborative effort between the Indiana […]
Indiana Dunes State Park Receives Grant for Campground Tree Planting
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has been awarded a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grant for a tree planting project in the Indiana Dunes State Park campground. Save the […]
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in the Grand Calumet
The clean-up of the Grand Calumet River is now more than 60% complete. This work has resulted in 320 contiguous acres of restored habitat in northern Lake County, and we are already seeing […]
It’s Prescribed Fire Season in the Indiana Dunes
It’s prescribed fire season at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Approximately 1,106 acres will be burned this season; these fires are critical for ecological restoration. Burns will happen east of […]
Great Lakes Region Experiencing Dramatic Increase in Crude Oil Production and Rail Transport
Our colleagues at the Great Lakes Commission are inviting comments on a draft report that evaluates the potential benefits and risks surrounding the transport of crude oil in the Great […]
EPA Releases New GLRI Plan
Last week the US Environmental Protection Agency released the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan II, which will will guide federal restoration efforts for the next five years. The first […]
Septic System Awareness Week is September 22-26
Property owners in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties can learn about proper septic system maintenance and why it’s important during SepticSmart Week, Sept. 22-26. SepticSmart Week is a nationwide initiative […]
Save the Dunes attends 2014 Great Lakes conference
This week Save the Dunes staff and board traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan for the 2014 Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition conference. At this conference we had a chance to […]
Save the Dunes Beach Cleanup at Porter Beach
September 20th, 9:00am-12:00pm Porter Beach 3050 Wabash Ave, Porter On September 20th, Save the Dunes will host a beach cleanup at Porter Beach as part of the Alliance for the […]
State Proposes New Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program
The State of Indiana has formally requested that a new in-lieu fee program for stream and wetland mitigation be established in Indiana. This will be a substantial change from current mitigation efforts […]
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Summer Events
If you’re looking for a fun way to experience the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore this summer, check out the list of events organized by the National Lakeshore below. In addition […]
Save the Dunes and Partners Secure $1M to Restore Black Oak Savanna
Save the Dunes, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are partnering to undertake significant ecological restoration of a total of 1,077 acres of black oak […]
Over 400 Attended Jammin with Save the Dunes
Jammin with Save the Dunes was a great success this year thanks to all of you who attended, donated beer or wine, volunteered your time, or sponsored us. We had […]
National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on Little Calumet River East Branch Use Management Planning
The National Park Service is preparing and seeking comment on a draft Environmental Assessment for the “East Branch of the Little Calumet River Use Management Plan” for Indiana Dunes […]
Save the Dunes Hosts Oil Spill Response Training
This Monday and Tuesday, Save the Dunes, in partnership with Enbridge, hosted a 24-hour HAZWOpER Training for Wildlife Response led by Focus Wildlife International. The training and coursework fulfilled the […]
Save the Dunes on Regional Water Quality
The Northwest Indiana Times recently published an article about our region’s upward trend in protecting water quality. The piece celebrates the incredible partnerships that are helping us more thoroughly address the […]
Save the Dunes Urges Chicago Wilderness to Celebrate Indiana Dunes for 2016 Anniversaries
Save the Dunes urged members of Chicago Wilderness to help celebrate the Indiana dunes in 2016 through increased support for our national and state park. Executive Director Nicole Barker spoke […]
Thanks to our 2014 Sponsors
Thank you to each and every one of our sponsors for making our work possible! 2014 Platinum Sponsor: 2014 Gold Sponsor: 2014 Silver Sponsors: Local 5133 Local 1066 Local 6787 […]
Heron Rookery Hike and Hunter’s Brewing Outing
Celebrate National Parks Week on April 24th by joining Save the Dunes and the National Park Service for a ranger-led hike of Heron Rookery. Located in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Heron […]
National Park Service Has Youth Summer Jobs
Our beloved Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has jobs for 10 teenagers this summer. The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program is a work-learn-earn program for 15-18 year-olds. Deadline to apply is […]
Save the Dunes Visits Washington DC for Great Lakes Day
Last week, Save the Dunes joined the Healing Our Waters Coalition and over 100 Great Lakes advocates in Washington, D.C. to urge members of Congress to support programs that protect […]
Check Out Our 2014 Calendar of Events!
The Save the Dunes calendar is bursting at the seams with fun events in 2014. We hope you can join us for an event, two…or three! From hikes in the […]
Ecologist Noel Pavlovic Receives 2013 Douglas Award
On Thursday, December 12, 2013, at its annual Holiday Open House, Save the Dunes proudly announced its recipient of the 2013 Paul H. Douglas Award – our highest honor. The […]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NICOLE BARKER INTERVIEWED ON LAKESHORE FOCUS
On Friday, November 8, Lakeshore Public Media will air an episode of Lakeshore Focus featuring our Executive Director, Nicole Barker. It will be at 6:30pm Central Time. Keith Kirkpatrick, the […]
Save the Dunes Leads Asian Carp Tour in NW Indiana
On October 29, 2013, Save the Dunes coordinated a bus tour with The Nature Conservancy and NW IN Forum to discuss local NW IN ramifications of potential separation of the […]
Save the Dunes Announces New Board Members
Save the Dunes held its annual membership meeting on Sunday, October 27. The annual meeting is an opportunity for the organization’s 600+ members to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, discuss priorities […]
Pushing the Issues: Enbridge’s Tar Sands Pipeline
You may have noticed that Enbridge is beginning work to install Line 6B through our region. Line 6B is a new, expanded pipeline to replace an existing pipeline that runs […]
Announcing Jammin with Save the Dunes Bands
We at Save the Dunes are excited to announce the band line up for our annual summer fundraiser – Jammin with Save the Dunes! We have a little something for […]
Save the Dunes on Capitol Hill for Great Lakes Day
Great Lakes Day Every February advocates from Indiana gather in Washington, D.C., to urge members of congress to support important programs that restore and protect the Great Lakes. […]
Indiana Dunes Conference this Spring!
This spring the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore will be having a conference about research happening at the Indiana Dunes . The conference will be held at the Ivy Tech Community […]
NPS Recreation Plan for Little Calumet River – East Branch Expected in May
Will the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore approve paddling and other recreational activities along the East Branch of the Little Calumet River? We will soon find out! Back in 2014, the […]
