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“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit” –
EMERSON
Working with Non-Governmental Organization Partners to Protect
Green Infrastructure Dan Shaver – The Nature Conservancy
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The Nature Conservancy in IndianaOur Mission
“To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.”
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Planning at a National and Global Level by Ecoregion
Goals set for each Ecoregion by State
The Nature Conservancy’s Portfolio does not capture all the significant natural
areas in Indiana
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IDNR – Division of Nature Preserves
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Indiana Natural Heritage Data CenterThe Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center, set up in
1978, represents a comprehensive attempt to determine the state's most significant natural areas through an intensive statewide inventory.
This program is designed to provide information about Indiana's diversity of natural ecosystems, species, landscape features, and outdoor amenities, and to assure adequate methods for evaluating this information and setting sound land protection priorities
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County Level InformationEndangered, Threatened and Rare Species
High Quality Natural Communities
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How to request Heritage DataTo request this information, please send a letter containing the
following: – A description of what information is needed; – A description and a copy of a map of the area of interest; – A brief description of the project.
Send the letter or fax to:
Attn: Ronald Hellmich Division of Nature Preserves Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources 402 W. Washington St., Rm W267
Indianapolis, IN 46204 Fax # 317-233-0133
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Community Based Projects
Six Community Based Projects
in Indiana
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Strategies that protect the Natural Area and Enhance the Community
• Partner on Wastewater Treatment Facilities• Protect Lands that become County Parks• Provide Public Recreation Opportunities• Compatible and Sustainable Use of Land
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Other Conservation Strategies
Donation of Land
Fee Simple Acquisition of Land
Donation of Conservation Easements
Purchase or Lease Management Rights
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Contact InformationThe Nature Conservancy
• 1-800-YES-LAND
• www.nature.org/indiana
Indiana Department of Natural Resources – Division of Nature Preserves
• http://www.state.in.us/dnr/
• Ron Hellmich – Heritage Information Manager
317-232-8059
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“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit” –
EMERSON