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IDEM Reminds Residents to Sort and Safely Dispose of Flood Debris 

Posted on August 26, 2026August 25, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

INDIANAPOLIS – As Hoosiers continue cleaning up from this month’s historic flooding, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is reminding residents to handle waste and debris safely and responsibly.

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IDEM forecast Air Quality Action Day for today, Friday, across northern Indiana

Posted on July 17, 2026July 17, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Action Day for today, Friday, warning that wildfire smoke is expected to continue affecting much of northern Indiana.

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IDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Thursday in Three Northern Indiana Regions

Posted on July 15, 2026Author Rusty Nixon


Air Quality Affected by Particulate Matter and Ozone


INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Thursday, July 16, 2026, in three Northern Indiana regions.

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IDEM forecast Air Quality Action Day for today, Monday July 13th, and tomorrow, Tuesday July 14

Posted on July 13, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Monday, July 13 in Northwest Indiana and an AQAD for Tuesday, July 14 in Northwest and North Central Indiana.

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IDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Wednesday in Northwest Indiana

Posted on July 7, 2026Author Rusty Nixon

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Northwest Indiana.

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IDEM accepting applications for free well water testing

Posted on April 16, 2026April 15, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (or IDEM) is encouraging eligible Hoosiers to apply for free well water testing. The testing is provided through the 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network program.

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Deadline to apply for 2026 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence today

Posted on March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

Today is the deadline for applications or nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence.

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Deadline to nominate for 2026 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence March 13

Posted on March 2, 2026March 1, 2026Author Becca Shepherd

The deadline is approaching to apply or nominate projects for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence.

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Webinar this Thursday on Grant Funding for Waste Tire Cleanup Projects

Posted on December 2, 2025Author Becca Shepherd


The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has $300,000 in total funding available to help Solid Waste Management Districts (SWMDs) in Indiana implement waste tire cleanup projects.

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IDEM offering funding for local materials management plans

Posted on November 3, 2025November 2, 2025Author Becca Shepherd

According to a press release from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, or IDEM, they are currently offering funding that is meant to help municipalities, counties, and solid waste management districts in developing local materials management plans.

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IDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Day in Northern Regions for Tuesday

Posted on August 5, 2025August 4, 2025Author Rusty Nixon

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an air quality action day (AQAD) across the northern section of the state for Tuesday, August 5.

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IDEM Declares Air Quality Action Day July 31

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Author Becca Shepherd

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for today, July 31, 2025. 

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Air Quality Action Day Forecast by Indiana Department of Environmental Management for Northwest Indiana July 16

Posted on July 16, 2025July 15, 2025Author Becca Shepherd

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, or IDEM, has forecast that today, July 16th, an Air Quality Action Day.

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Algae Bloom discovered in Tippecanoe River; not Safe for Swimming

Posted on July 11, 2025Author Becca Shepherd

According to an announcement made Friday afternoon by Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has identified a blue-green algae bloom in the Tippecanoe River.

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IDEM Recycling Market Development Grant Application Deadline Approaching

Posted on June 10, 2025June 9, 2025Author Becca Shepherd

According to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, grant applications for their $50k – $500k Recycling Market Development Grants are due in 10 days; on June 18th.

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IDEM Declares June 5 Air Quality Action Day for Northwestern and North Central Indiana

Posted on June 5, 2025June 4, 2025Author Becca Shepherd

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, or IDEM, has forecast that today, Thursday June 5th, will be an Air Quality Action Day.

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30-Day Period for Public Comment Regarding Permit for J.W. Hicks Coming to Close

Posted on April 10, 2025April 13, 2025Author Becca Shepherd

The 30-day period for public comment in regards to a minor source operating permit for J.W. Hicks in Knox is coming to a close.

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IDEM Issues Statewide Air Quality Action Day for Sunday Due to Canadian Wildfires

Posted on July 15, 2023July 14, 2023Author Mitch Columbe

Smoke and particulate matter will be moving into the state on Sunday raising particulate levels to unhealthy for sensitive groups.

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Porter County Crash Claims Life of Knox Man

Posted on May 22, 2020Author Anita Goodan
 

An overnight accident on I-94 eastbound near the Burns Harbor/Porter exit ramp in Porter County claimed the life of a Knox man on Friday. 

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North Judson Town Council Informed About Outcome of Recent IDEM Inspections

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019Author Jacque Ryan

The North Judson Town Council heard about some recent inspections conducted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) when members met last week.

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