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Partners Northwest Indiana companies, municipalities and organizations are vested in finding solutions to the conservation of natural resources on active and decommissioned industrial sites in their communities. The same partners are working together to identify contaminated, degraded or underutilized sites within their properties where ecological enhancements can be applied for the benefits of people and wildlife habitats. The following links will take you directly to their environmental operations or general web sites where you can find additional information on their environmental operations and commitments. However different their backgrounds and operations may be these companies, cities and conservation groups work together for the benefit of Indiana residents and their invaluable wildlife habitats. AIG Environmental
For over two decades American International Companies original environmental insurance product has grown to include over 15 specialized environmental insurance products that are now provided by AIG Member Companies. BP - Whiting Refinery
The Whiting Refinery is committed to providing a safe, environmentally sound, atmosphere for employees and neighbors; competitively priced, quality products for our customers; and economic support and leadership for the Northwest Indiana area. The Whiting Refinery has announced its intentions to develop close to 500 acres of preused properties surrounding the Refinery. These lands will be developed in partnership with the Cities of Whiting and Hammond as well as the other stakeholders such as the EPA, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and the Indiana State Commerce Department. Learn more about Brownfields Development at the Whiting Refinery. EarthTech
Earth Tech is a global leader in the water, environmental, transportation, and construction marketplace.. A member of the Tyco International Ltd. family, Earth Tech is a major force in global water management; environmental, remediation and waste; architecture, engineering and construction and transportation services. EarthTech projects in the Northwest Indiana area include: Gary Department of Environmental Affairs
The objective of the Environmental Affairs Department is to achieve and maintain a cleaner, healthier environment for the citizens of Gary. Indiana Department of Environmental Management
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has been given the duty to lead the environmental protection effort. It is the agency’s mission to make Indiana a cleaner, healthier place for all citizens. Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry
The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational and cultural resources on Indiana's public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations.
Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center The Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center is a regional resource dedicated to residential environmental education. With the 15,000 acres of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, authorized by Congress in 1966, as its backyard, learners of all ages can participate in programs that develop an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and the environment along the southern shores of Lake Michigan. International Steel Group - Burns Harbor Inc. Facility
ISG Burns Harbor Inc. is located along the shore of Lake Michigan near Chicago, Illinois. The principal flat rolled products are hot-rolled, cold-rolled and coated sheets for the automotive, service center, container, office furniture and appliance markets. ISG Burns Harbor has an annual production capability of 4.8 million tons, of continuously cast steel. Mittal Steel Company – Ispat Inland Inc. Indiana Harbor Works
The 1,900-acre Indiana Harbor Works in East Chicago, Indiana. It is the policy of Ispat Inland Inc. to be in compliance with environmental laws and regulations and other requirements, to pursue continuous improvement in environmental performance and to practice pollution prevention for our operations and activities. Mittal Steel Company was formed from the combination of Ispat International and LNM Holdings. Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is a multi-purpose sub-state area-wide planning agency. NIRPC operates as a cooperative of local governments within the three county area. It is currently comprised of fifty-one members. The Commission's planning area is strategically located at the southern tip of Lake Michigan and represents an integral part of the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The Commission's planning area is comprised of the three participating counties of Lake, Porter and LaPorte, located in the northwestern most corner of the State of Indiana. Read about efforts around Lake Michigan Rhodia
A global specialty chemicals manufacturer with a streamlined organization focused around nine Enterprises, Rhodia holds strong technological positions in applications chemistry, specialty materials and services and fine chemicals. Rhodia subscribes to the principles of sustainable development. As a strategic partner to the world’s leading companies in the automotive, electronics, fibers, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, consumer care, tires, paint and coatings markets, Rhodia combines molecules and innovative technologies to deliver custom solutions tailored to its customers’ unique challenges. Save the Dunes Council
The Save the Dunes Council of northwest Indiana was founded in 1952, one of the oldest grassroots conservation organizations in the country. Its objectives are to maintain and restore the integrity and quality of the natural environment of the Indiana Dunes region. The hard work of Save the Dunes Council members led to the establishment of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in 1966; the group continues to work on a wide variety of issues concerning the Dunes and the environmental quality of the area. The efforts of the Save the Dunes Council are supported entirely by membership dues, donations and volunteer time. Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Taltree Arboretum and Gardens will establish and maintain woody plant collections, gardens, and natural areas for the benefit of the people in the South Lake Michigan Region. The organization's goals are to ultivate the hearts and minds of the community. The Nature Conservancy - Southern Lake Michigan Rim Project Office
The Southern Lake Michigan Rim Project Office is working with a variety of partners to help protect the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and other natural areas throughout Northwest Indiana. The Southern Lake Michigan Rim lies along the southern shore of Lake Michigan in Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties — a region well known for its heavy industry and dense urbanization. An exceptional diversity of plant and animal life, including more than 350 species of bird that inhabit this region while nesting or migrating. United States Steel Corporation - Gary Works
Gary Works, situated on approximately 3,000 acres on the south shore of Lake Michigan, is U.S. Steel's largest manufacturing plant. Gary Works, an integrated steel making operation, is committed to prevention of pollution to achieve minimal adverse impact on the air, water and land through programs that incorporate responsible environmental management practices. U.S. Steel is conducting a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action program at Gary Works. The Corrective Action program includes activities, such as reviewing current and historical environmental information for the Facility and collecting samples of soil and groundwater. U.S. EPA Region 5
Serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribes. USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area of State and Private Forestry
Lead and support sustainable forest management and use across the landscape to provide benefits for the people of the 20 Northeastern and Midwestern States and the District of Columbia. Provide financial support and professional expertise to private forest landowners, nonprofit groups, tribal nations, communities and states, and protect and enhance forest health on both Federal and non-Federal forest lands. The St. Paul Field Office of the Northeastern Area serves the Midwestern States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. and learn more about Urban & Community Forestry. URS Corporation
Efforts to clean up and preserve the environment are essential to making the world safe for future generations. URS offers the latest technology and thinking, turning environmental liabilities into assets. Our proactive strategic environmental programs help clients achieve regulatory compliance, enhance operating efficiency and reduce costs. With extensive expertise in pollution control, water resources development and hazardous waste and wastewater management, both communities and corporations rely on URS to help them meet their environmental challenges.
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