Purdue & Wildlife: Purdue researchers are hunting for mating gray tree frogs in the ACRE Wetland, using field foraging and capture work to study how PFAS may affect amphibians. Bobcats & Conservation Policy: Indiana’s Natural Resources Commission hearing drew pushback on a proposal to raise bobcat trapping quotas to 400, with speakers warning it could wipe out bobcats within a decade. Energy, Data Centers & Pollution Risk: NIPSCO GenCo signed a 12-year deal to supply power from the Merom coal plant to new Google and Amazon data centers in Michigan City, raising concerns about higher bills and more pollution as the utility seeks state approval. Local Government Transparency: Indianapolis City-County Council ethics committee advanced a plan to let councilors keep home and business addresses private, citing safety concerns after a shooting tied to a data center vote. Severe Weather Prep: Indiana experts shared storm safety tips, including sheltering in basements or interior rooms, charging devices, and avoiding candles during lightning. Great Lakes Funding: Sen. Gary Peters introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal support for Great Lakes research and conservation by designating the Great Lakes Commission as a regional partnership. Farming & Water Quality: Indiana crop advisers urged nitrogen “rescue” planning after heavy rain, stressing assessment of nitrogen loss before adding more fertilizer. FEMA Recovery: FEMA approved more than $15.3 million in post-disaster funding across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin for public assistance and hazard mitigation.