AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndiana Mine Reclamation Win: Indiana’s Abandoned Mine Land program earned a top regional award for the South Lake Highwall Project, removing 3,550 feet of dangerous highwalls and revegetating 71 acres in Greene-Sullivan State Forest, with improved wildlife habitat cited. Wildlife Health in Indiana: Fort Wayne Zoo reports lioness Ina, now 19, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in June 2025 and is being managed through training, monthly blood draws, and weekly fluids. Avian Flu Returns to Indiana: Highly pathogenic avian influenza is back in the state; more than 24,000 birds were depopulated at a Jay County duck operation, with a control area and surveillance zone set for parts of Jay, Adams, and Wells counties. Data Centers vs. Communities: A national push is building against state moratoriums on data centers, with a coalition of major tech and unions arguing for standards—while residents raise concerns about water, electricity, and costs. Local Education & Workforce: NIPSCO and the Indiana FFA Foundation launched a $100,000 grant initiative to expand agricultural education and student leadership across northern Indiana.
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