Urban Waters and the Northwest Indiana Area (Indiana)

Located along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, NWI contains a range of both rural and urban land uses.  The region juxtaposes heavy industry with natural treasures and includes, for example, both the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern and the Indiana Dunes National Park.  Like its diverse communities, NWI’s waterways each have unique characteristics, assets, and challenges.

Since 2011, the Urban Waters - NWI Partnership has been working to protect, restore, and revitalize urban waterways in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties. Co-led by the US Forest Service (USFS), National Park Service (NPS), and US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the NWI Urban Waters Partnership includes more than 70 local, state, and federal partners.NWI was one of the original Urban Waters Federal Partnership locations and follows the national guiding principles which include working to promote clean urban waters and connect people to their local waterways.

Partnership in Action Report

Local Partnership Workplan

List of Partners