“Growing up in Northwest Indiana, Lily Hestjean, a Munster High School senior said industrial pollution and the constant hum of heavy traffic have become “normalized.”… Read More »NWI’s young environmental leaders: PNW partners with Munster High on wetlands panel
Please join us for this free event hosted by Region Neighbors for Sustainability & share with your network Our event will be held on Friday,… Read More »A Gathering of Activists: Organizing Toward a Sustainable Future
A well attended climate leadership summit, was held for the first time in our region on Friday, September 8th at Indiana University Northwest. It featured… Read More »Statewide Climate Leadership Summit Hosted In The Region
You are invited to come and learn what volunteer-powered sustainability activities are going on in Northwest Indiana. Date: Friday, September 15th Time: 6 – 8:30pm… Read More »The Time For Climate Action in Northwest Indiana is Now!
Earth Charter Indiana’s annual climate leadership summit is coming to Northwest Indiana this fall. Started in 2016, the summit brings together mayors, city, town, county… Read More »Statewide Climate Leadership Conference Coming to The Region
August 3rd EMPC Meeting Link Northern Indiana Regional Planning Commission’s (NIRPC’s) EMPC meeting, held on 8/3/23, was a very productive one that lasted for 3… Read More »Environmental Management Policy Committee Meeting (EMPC)
A total of 772 solar panels have been mounted on five city buildings in Valparaiso; in addition to city hall, panels were installed on the… Read More »Valparaiso Moving Forward With Solar Energy Initiative
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) has announced the completion of the draft NWI 2050+ regional transportation plan. It is ready for your viewing and… Read More »NIRPC Publishes Draft NWI 2050+ Transportation Plan for Public Comment
It’s true! Insects face increasing threats from habitat loss and the effects of climate change. Doug Ross, of NWI Times, spoke with members at a… Read More »The Insect Population Is In Rapid Decline
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) serves as the Council of Governments (COG) and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for three counties in Northwestern… Read More »Draft NWI Transportation Plan Open for Public Comment