HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection.

BILL WATCH 2021

For all of the challenges of this session (and there were many), HEC and our allies did secure victories for environmental health, endangered open spaces, mass transit, and pollinator-friendly solar. Our 2021 legislative report (from April 24, 2021) lays out both our victories and the headwinds that we faced; for more detail, please see

below

THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS CFOs warehouse at least 300 cattle, 600 swine, or 30,000 fowl whereas CAFOs, the largest factory farms, confine at least 1,000 cattle, 2,500 swine, or 100,000 fowl. Today, more than 85% of all livestock “produced” in Indiana come from CAFOs and CFOs. Sign up for our Factory Farm/CAFO Enews. INDIANA COAL ASH MAP Indiana Coal Ash Map. Home » The Issues » Environmental Health & Justice » Coal Ash Solutions » Indiana Coal Ash Map. Click on the name of the power plant in the list to go to a detailed map of its location. Click the image to view a larger map. AB Brown, 8511 Welborn Rd, Evansville, IN 47712. Bailly, 246 Bailly Station Rd, Chesterton,

IN

THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of STATE/FEDERAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS IN … Setbacks for manure storage structures None 1,000 ft. - public wells and intake structures; 300 ft. - surface water, drainage inlets, sinkholes, off-site wells; 100 ft. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection.

BILL WATCH 2021

For all of the challenges of this session (and there were many), HEC and our allies did secure victories for environmental health, endangered open spaces, mass transit, and pollinator-friendly solar. Our 2021 legislative report (from April 24, 2021) lays out both our victories and the headwinds that we faced; for more detail, please see

below

THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS CFOs warehouse at least 300 cattle, 600 swine, or 30,000 fowl whereas CAFOs, the largest factory farms, confine at least 1,000 cattle, 2,500 swine, or 100,000 fowl. Today, more than 85% of all livestock “produced” in Indiana come from CAFOs and CFOs. Sign up for our Factory Farm/CAFO Enews. INDIANA COAL ASH MAP Indiana Coal Ash Map. Home » The Issues » Environmental Health & Justice » Coal Ash Solutions » Indiana Coal Ash Map. Click on the name of the power plant in the list to go to a detailed map of its location. Click the image to view a larger map. AB Brown, 8511 Welborn Rd, Evansville, IN 47712. Bailly, 246 Bailly Station Rd, Chesterton,

IN

THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of STATE/FEDERAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS IN … Setbacks for manure storage structures None 1,000 ft. - public wells and intake structures; 300 ft. - surface water, drainage inlets, sinkholes, off-site wells; 100 ft. THE ISSUES - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health.

THE SCIENCE

Greenhouse gases are gases in an atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. The main greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas and

is

CONTACT - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL HEC’s Indianapolis office: 3951 N Meridian St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 685-8800 phone (317) 686-4794 fax comments@hecweb.org general email Bus Routes: You can reach our location on Meridian Street between 38th Street and 40th Street STAFF - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Executive Director. (317) 685-8800, ext. 1005. jkharbanda@hecweb.org. Read More. learn more about. Tim Maloney. Tim leads the Hoosier Environmental Council’s programs on forestry, land use, and public transit. In addition, Tim is the Council’s principal presence at the Indiana legislature. He has served as the Council`s Executive Director

GET INVOLVED

About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Hoosier Environmental Council Board of Directors consists of nine volunteers. Board members are in alignment with our mission, values, and policy priorities, have standing in their communities and/or fields, and are willing to play important roles to advance our mission and financial well-being. HEC’s Board is focusing its efforts on WHAT THE HEC IS THE WHITE RIVER WATERSHED? The White River watershed is an 8-digit (05120201) hydrological unit code (HUC) watershed that is located in central Indiana. These hydrological units were established by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to use as a tool to make ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN MARION COUNTY About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. HB 1191: BARS LOCAL GOVT. FROM PROHIBITING UNHEALTHY About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection. THE ISSUES - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. STAFF - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Executive Director. (317) 685-8800, ext. 1005. jkharbanda@hecweb.org. Read More. learn more about. Tim Maloney. Tim leads the Hoosier Environmental Council’s programs on forestry, land use, and public transit. In addition, Tim is the Council’s principal presence at the Indiana legislature. He has served as the Council`s Executive Director

BILL WATCH 2021

HEA 1191 also impairs future, local-level carbon-cutting efforts in three distinct ways: It strips city and county governments of their ability to 1.) ban utility-owned, high-carbon emitting electricity resources in their community, 2.) require zero-carbon building technologies in privately-owned buildings, and 3.) ban the sale of an array of high-carbon emitting retail products in their THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

MANAGER OF OUTREACH

About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health.

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

COAL ASH SOLUTIONS

Indiana Rule. HEC is advocating for an Indiana rule on coal ash disposal that is protective of human health and the environment. Shortly after the EPA promulgated the 2015 CCR Rule (coal ash rule), the Indiana Environmental Rules Board adopted the portion of the EPA’s rule on coal ash ponds verbatim into Indiana’s solid waste

management rules.

HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection. THE ISSUES - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. STAFF - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Executive Director. (317) 685-8800, ext. 1005. jkharbanda@hecweb.org. Read More. learn more about. Tim Maloney. Tim leads the Hoosier Environmental Council’s programs on forestry, land use, and public transit. In addition, Tim is the Council’s principal presence at the Indiana legislature. He has served as the Council`s Executive Director THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

MANAGER OF OUTREACH

About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

COAL ASH SOLUTIONS

Indiana Rule. HEC is advocating for an Indiana rule on coal ash disposal that is protective of human health and the environment. Shortly after the EPA promulgated the 2015 CCR Rule (coal ash rule), the Indiana Environmental Rules Board adopted the portion of the EPA’s rule on coal ash ponds verbatim into Indiana’s solid waste

management rules.

MOUNDS GREENWAY

The Movement. The Mounds Greenway is part of a larger nationwide movement that seeks to improve quality of place, connect people and places, and restore our relationship to nature and outdoor recreation, along river and rail corridors in particular. We’ve collected national and Hoosier state stories and case studies to strengthen the

case for

ABOUT HEC - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health.

THE SCIENCE

Greenhouse gases are gases in an atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. The main greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas and

is

CONTACT - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL HEC’s Indianapolis office: 3951 N Meridian St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 685-8800 phone (317) 686-4794 fax comments@hecweb.org general email Bus Routes: You can reach our location on Meridian Street between 38th Street and 40th Street DONATE - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Donate. Any gift that you make in June 2021 will be generously matched one-to-one (up to a total of $50,000) thanks to the great kindness of the Efroymson Family Fund! Please help us advance environmental health & justice, protect our land & water, and accelerate the transition to the sustainable, zero-carbon economy! CAREERS - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council, Indiana’s leading, statewide environmental educator and advocate, consists of a great team of talented and dedicated people. Apply for Manager of Outreach. * Name. * Resume File must be one of these file types: doc, docx, pdf. * Cover Letter File must be one of these file types: doc, docx, pdf.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Hoosier Environmental Council Board of Directors consists of nine volunteers. Board members are in alignment with our mission, values, and policy priorities, have standing in their communities and/or fields, and are willing to play important roles to advance our mission and financial well-being.

MOUNDS GREENWAY

The Movement. The Mounds Greenway is part of a larger nationwide movement that seeks to improve quality of place, connect people and places, and restore our relationship to nature and outdoor recreation, along river and rail corridors in particular. We’ve collected national and Hoosier state stories and case studies to strengthen the

case for

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. WHAT THE HEC IS THE WHITE RIVER WATERSHED? The White River watershed is an 8-digit (05120201) hydrological unit code (HUC) watershed that is located in central Indiana. These hydrological units were established by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to use as a tool to make

COAL ASH SOLUTIONS

Coal ash is the material left after burning coal. It contains heavy metals that can contaminate water. Indiana has been producing millions of tons of coal ash per year much of which is now stored in massive open-air impoundments in the floodplains of rivers or Lake Michigan. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection.

BILL WATCH 2021

For all of the challenges of this session (and there were many), HEC and our allies did secure victories for environmental health, endangered open spaces, mass transit, and pollinator-friendly solar. Our 2021 legislative report (from April 24, 2021) lays out both our victories and the headwinds that we faced; for more detail, please see

below

SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS CFOs warehouse at least 300 cattle, 600 swine, or 30,000 fowl whereas CAFOs, the largest factory farms, confine at least 1,000 cattle, 2,500 swine, or 100,000 fowl. Today, more than 85% of all livestock “produced” in Indiana come from CAFOs and CFOs. Sign up for our Factory Farm/CAFO Enews. THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of INDIANA COAL ASH MAP Indiana Coal Ash Map. Home » The Issues » Environmental Health & Justice » Coal Ash Solutions » Indiana Coal Ash Map. Click on the name of the power plant in the list to go to a detailed map of its location. Click the image to view a larger map. AB Brown, 8511 Welborn Rd, Evansville, IN 47712. Bailly, 246 Bailly Station Rd, Chesterton,

IN

STATE/FEDERAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS IN … Setbacks for manure storage structures None 1,000 ft. - public wells and intake structures; 300 ft. - surface water, drainage inlets, sinkholes, off-site wells; 100 ft. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection.

BILL WATCH 2021

HEA 1191 also impairs future, local-level carbon-cutting efforts in three distinct ways: It strips city and county governments of their ability to 1.) ban utility-owned, high-carbon emitting electricity resources in their community, 2.) require zero-carbon building technologies in privately-owned buildings, and 3.) ban the sale of an array of high-carbon emitting retail products in their THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health.

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of INDIANA COAL ASH MAP Indiana Coal Ash Map. Home » The Issues » Environmental Health & Justice » Coal Ash Solutions » Indiana Coal Ash Map. Click on the name of the power plant in the list to go to a detailed map of its location. Click the image to view a larger map. AB Brown, 8511 Welborn Rd, Evansville, IN 47712. Bailly, 246 Bailly Station Rd, Chesterton,

IN

STATE/FEDERAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS IN … Setbacks for manure storage structures None 1,000 ft. - public wells and intake structures; 300 ft. - surface water, drainage inlets, sinkholes, off-site wells; 100 ft. THE ISSUES - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health.

GET INVOLVED

About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. CONTACT - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL HEC’s Indianapolis office: 3951 N Meridian St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 685-8800 phone (317) 686-4794 fax comments@hecweb.org general email Bus Routes: You can reach our location on Meridian Street between 38th Street and 40th Street STAFF - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Executive Director. (317) 685-8800, ext. 1005. jkharbanda@hecweb.org. Read More. learn more about. Tim Maloney. Tim leads the Hoosier Environmental Council’s programs on forestry, land use, and public transit. In addition, Tim is the Council’s principal presence at the Indiana legislature. He has served as the Council`s Executive Director HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Hoosier Environmental Council Board of Directors consists of nine volunteers. Board members are in alignment with our mission, values, and policy priorities, have standing in their communities and/or fields, and are willing to play important roles to advance our mission and financial well-being. HEC’s Board is focusing its efforts on WHAT THE HEC IS THE WHITE RIVER WATERSHED? The White River watershed is an 8-digit (05120201) hydrological unit code (HUC) watershed that is located in central Indiana. These hydrological units were established by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to use as a tool to make

COAL ASH SOLUTIONS

Indiana Rule. HEC is advocating for an Indiana rule on coal ash disposal that is protective of human health and the environment. Shortly after the EPA promulgated the 2015 CCR Rule (coal ash rule), the Indiana Environmental Rules Board adopted the portion of the EPA’s rule on coal ash ponds verbatim into Indiana’s solid waste

management rules.

HB 1191: BARS LOCAL GOVT. FROM PROHIBITING UNHEALTHY About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. CONNECTING WETLANDS WILDLIFE AND YOU Wetlands are critical to wildlife conservation. Every acre of wetlands is valuable. Wetlands support outdoor recreational opportunities and Indiana’s diverse economy. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection.

BILL WATCH 2021

For all of the challenges of this session (and there were many), HEC and our allies did secure victories for environmental health, endangered open spaces, mass transit, and pollinator-friendly solar. Our 2021 legislative report (from April 24, 2021) lays out both our victories and the headwinds that we faced; for more detail, please see

below

THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. OUR SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION PORTAL Solar energy has seemed out of reach of most Americans for many years. Things are rapidly changing, though: Prices have gone down by 65% in ten years. And incentives are PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS CFOs warehouse at least 300 cattle, 600 swine, or 30,000 fowl whereas CAFOs, the largest factory farms, confine at least 1,000 cattle, 2,500 swine, or 100,000 fowl. Today, more than 85% of all livestock “produced” in Indiana come from CAFOs and CFOs. Sign up for our Factory Farm/CAFO Enews. THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of STATE/FEDERAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS IN … Setbacks for manure storage structures None 1,000 ft. - public wells and intake structures; 300 ft. - surface water, drainage inlets, sinkholes, off-site wells; 100 ft. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection.

BILL WATCH 2021

For all of the challenges of this session (and there were many), HEC and our allies did secure victories for environmental health, endangered open spaces, mass transit, and pollinator-friendly solar. Our 2021 legislative report (from April 24, 2021) lays out both our victories and the headwinds that we faced; for more detail, please see

below

THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. OUR SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION PORTAL Solar energy has seemed out of reach of most Americans for many years. Things are rapidly changing, though: Prices have gone down by 65% in ten years. And incentives are PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS CFOs warehouse at least 300 cattle, 600 swine, or 30,000 fowl whereas CAFOs, the largest factory farms, confine at least 1,000 cattle, 2,500 swine, or 100,000 fowl. Today, more than 85% of all livestock “produced” in Indiana come from CAFOs and CFOs. Sign up for our Factory Farm/CAFO Enews. THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of STATE/FEDERAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS IN … Setbacks for manure storage structures None 1,000 ft. - public wells and intake structures; 300 ft. - surface water, drainage inlets, sinkholes, off-site wells; 100 ft. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection. THE ISSUES - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. CONTACT - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL HEC’s Indianapolis office: 3951 N Meridian St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 685-8800 phone (317) 686-4794 fax comments@hecweb.org general email Bus Routes: You can reach our location on Meridian Street between 38th Street and 40th Street HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. STAFF - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Executive Director. (317) 685-8800, ext. 1005. jkharbanda@hecweb.org. Read More. learn more about. Tim Maloney. Tim leads the Hoosier Environmental Council’s programs on forestry, land use, and public transit. In addition, Tim is the Council’s principal presence at the Indiana legislature. He has served as the Council`s Executive Director WHAT THE HEC IS THE WHITE RIVER WATERSHED? The White River watershed is an 8-digit (05120201) hydrological unit code (HUC) watershed that is located in central Indiana. These hydrological units were established by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to use as a tool to make THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Hoosier Environmental Council Board of Directors consists of nine volunteers. Board members are in alignment with our mission, values, and policy priorities, have standing in their communities and/or fields, and are willing to play important roles to advance our mission and financial well-being. HEC’s Board is focusing its efforts on

MANAGER OF OUTREACH

About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. HB 1191: BARS LOCAL GOVT. FROM PROHIBITING UNHEALTHY About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection.

BILL WATCH 2021

For all of the challenges of this session (and there were many), HEC and our allies did secure victories for environmental health, endangered open spaces, mass transit, and pollinator-friendly solar. Our 2021 legislative report (from April 24, 2021) lays out both our victories and the headwinds that we faced; for more detail, please see

below

THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. OUR SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION PORTAL Solar energy has seemed out of reach of most Americans for many years. Things are rapidly changing, though: Prices have gone down by 65% in ten years. And incentives are PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS CFOs warehouse at least 300 cattle, 600 swine, or 30,000 fowl whereas CAFOs, the largest factory farms, confine at least 1,000 cattle, 2,500 swine, or 100,000 fowl. Today, more than 85% of all livestock “produced” in Indiana come from CAFOs and CFOs. Sign up for our Factory Farm/CAFO Enews. THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of STATE/FEDERAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS IN … Setbacks for manure storage structures None 1,000 ft. - public wells and intake structures; 300 ft. - surface water, drainage inlets, sinkholes, off-site wells; 100 ft. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection.

BILL WATCH 2021

For all of the challenges of this session (and there were many), HEC and our allies did secure victories for environmental health, endangered open spaces, mass transit, and pollinator-friendly solar. Our 2021 legislative report (from April 24, 2021) lays out both our victories and the headwinds that we faced; for more detail, please see

below

THE ANTI-WETLANDS LAW, SEA 389 The 2021 anti-wetlands law, SEA 389. On April 26, 2021, a coalition of over 100 organizations delivered a letter to Governor Holcomb urging him to veto SEA 389. Countless Hoosiers also wrote in and/or called the Governor’s Office to ask for a veto. On April 29, 2021, Governor Holcomb very unfortunately signed SEA 389 into law. OUR SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION PORTAL Solar energy has seemed out of reach of most Americans for many years. Things are rapidly changing, though: Prices have gone down by 65% in ten years. And incentives are PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS CFOs warehouse at least 300 cattle, 600 swine, or 30,000 fowl whereas CAFOs, the largest factory farms, confine at least 1,000 cattle, 2,500 swine, or 100,000 fowl. Today, more than 85% of all livestock “produced” in Indiana come from CAFOs and CFOs. Sign up for our Factory Farm/CAFO Enews. THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of STATE/FEDERAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS IN … Setbacks for manure storage structures None 1,000 ft. - public wells and intake structures; 300 ft. - surface water, drainage inlets, sinkholes, off-site wells; 100 ft. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection. THE ISSUES - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. CONTACT - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL HEC’s Indianapolis office: 3951 N Meridian St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 685-8800 phone (317) 686-4794 fax comments@hecweb.org general email Bus Routes: You can reach our location on Meridian Street between 38th Street and 40th Street HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. STAFF - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Executive Director. (317) 685-8800, ext. 1005. jkharbanda@hecweb.org. Read More. learn more about. Tim Maloney. Tim leads the Hoosier Environmental Council’s programs on forestry, land use, and public transit. In addition, Tim is the Council’s principal presence at the Indiana legislature. He has served as the Council`s Executive Director WHAT THE HEC IS THE WHITE RIVER WATERSHED? The White River watershed is an 8-digit (05120201) hydrological unit code (HUC) watershed that is located in central Indiana. These hydrological units were established by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to use as a tool to make THE RIVERVIEW COAL-TO-DIESEL PROJECT The Hoosier Environmental Council opposes the Riverview coal-to-diesel project from both the vantage point of environmental health and carbon pollution: On the environmental health side, four of the largest toxic air emitters in the U.S. are within a 30 mile radius of

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Hoosier Environmental Council Board of Directors consists of nine volunteers. Board members are in alignment with our mission, values, and policy priorities, have standing in their communities and/or fields, and are willing to play important roles to advance our mission and financial well-being. HEC’s Board is focusing its efforts on

MANAGER OF OUTREACH

About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. HB 1191: BARS LOCAL GOVT. FROM PROHIBITING UNHEALTHY About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection. WATER & WILDERNESS PROTECTION Hoosier Environmental Council seeks to save forests, protect free-flowing rivers and promote a deeper connection to nature in Indiana. From the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana to the Indiana Dunes National Park, our state is blessed with diverse

ecosystems. But

BILL WATCH 2021

For all of the challenges of this session (and there were many), HEC and our allies did secure victories for environmental health, endangered open spaces, mass transit, and pollinator-friendly solar. Our 2021 legislative report (from April 24, 2021) lays out both our victories and the headwinds that we faced; for more detail, please see

below

PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Hoosier Environmental Council Board of Directors consists of nine volunteers. Board members are in alignment with our mission, values, and policy priorities, have standing in their communities and/or fields, and are willing to play important roles to advance our mission and financial well-being. HEC’s Board is focusing its efforts on SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS CFOs warehouse at least 300 cattle, 600 swine, or 30,000 fowl whereas CAFOs, the largest factory farms, confine at least 1,000 cattle, 2,500 swine, or 100,000 fowl. Today, more than 85% of all livestock “produced” in Indiana come from CAFOs and CFOs. Sign up for our Factory Farm/CAFO Enews. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE The EPA defines “Environmental Justice” as: “The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. This goal will be achieved when everyone enjoys the same

degree

CHALLENGING INDIANA’S UNJUST RIGHT TO FARM LAWS The Himsels and Lannons decided to do something about their unfortunate situation. They partnered with the Hoosier Environmental Council to challenge the constitutionality of Indiana’s unjust Right to Farm laws which violate their equal protection and due process rights, and amount to an unconstitutional taking of their property

rights.

HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana — the organization with the passion and the plan to tackle our environmental challenges and help make our state a healthier, better place to live and do business. sustainable economy. environmental health & justice. water & wilderness protection. WATER & WILDERNESS PROTECTION Hoosier Environmental Council seeks to save forests, protect free-flowing rivers and promote a deeper connection to nature in Indiana. From the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana to the Indiana Dunes National Park, our state is blessed with diverse

ecosystems. But

BILL WATCH 2021

For all of the challenges of this session (and there were many), HEC and our allies did secure victories for environmental health, endangered open spaces, mass transit, and pollinator-friendly solar. Our 2021 legislative report (from April 24, 2021) lays out both our victories and the headwinds that we faced; for more detail, please see

below

PROPOSED LOGANSPORT WAELZ PLANT The residual solid material is high in iron and can be sold as Waelz iron product or WIP . In Logansport, WSP is proposing to build a facility with two Waelz kilns on the property at 3440 W 300 S, Logansport, IN 46947, about 3 miles from downtown Logansport . There is strong opposition in Cass County including from the Cass

County

WAELZ AND HEALTH

The Waelz process is known to release dioxins and furans to the air. Dioxins and furans are chemical byproducts of high temperature processes, and they cause cancer and can interfere with hormones and the immune system. Where the dioxins and furans wound up would depend on the height of the smoke stack and whether they were bound to

particles.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Hoosier Environmental Council Board of Directors consists of nine volunteers. Board members are in alignment with our mission, values, and policy priorities, have standing in their communities and/or fields, and are willing to play important roles to advance our mission and financial well-being. HEC’s Board is focusing its efforts on SB 389 - ANTI-WETLANDS BILL 2021 - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL SB 389 – Anti-Wetlands Bill 2021. SB 389 has passed the General Assembly and has been signed into law. It will drastically reduce wetland protection. The final version of the bill eliminates protection of Class I wetlands and significantly reduces protection for Class II. It allows development of a wetland that was on cropland

as long as the

FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS CFOs warehouse at least 300 cattle, 600 swine, or 30,000 fowl whereas CAFOs, the largest factory farms, confine at least 1,000 cattle, 2,500 swine, or 100,000 fowl. Today, more than 85% of all livestock “produced” in Indiana come from CAFOs and CFOs. Sign up for our Factory Farm/CAFO Enews. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE The EPA defines “Environmental Justice” as: “The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. This goal will be achieved when everyone enjoys the same

degree

CHALLENGING INDIANA’S UNJUST RIGHT TO FARM LAWS The Himsels and Lannons decided to do something about their unfortunate situation. They partnered with the Hoosier Environmental Council to challenge the constitutionality of Indiana’s unjust Right to Farm laws which violate their equal protection and due process rights, and amount to an unconstitutional taking of their property

rights.

THE SCIENCE

Greenhouse gases are gases in an atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. The main greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas and

is

CONTACT - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL HEC’s Indianapolis office: 3951 N Meridian St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 685-8800 phone (317) 686-4794 fax comments@hecweb.org general email Bus Routes: You can reach our location on Meridian Street between 38th Street and 40th Street HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health.

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About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. STAFF - HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Executive Director. (317) 685-8800, ext. 1005. jkharbanda@hecweb.org. Read More. learn more about. Tim Maloney. Tim leads the Hoosier Environmental Council’s programs on forestry, land use, and public transit. In addition, Tim is the Council’s principal presence at the Indiana legislature. He has served as the Council`s Executive Director FACTORY FARM WASTE SOLUTIONS About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health. OUR SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION PORTAL Solar energy has seemed out of reach of most Americans for many years. Things are rapidly changing, though: Prices have gone down by 65% in ten years. And incentives are WILDERNESS & GREENWAYS EXPANSION About HEC HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health.

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Coal ash is the material left after burning coal. It contains heavy metals that can contaminate water. Indiana has been producing millions of tons of coal ash per year much of which is now stored in massive open-air impoundments in the floodplains of rivers or Lake Michigan. CHALLENGING INDIANA’S UNJUST RIGHT TO FARM LAWS The Himsels and Lannons decided to do something about their unfortunate situation. They partnered with the Hoosier Environmental Council to challenge the constitutionality of Indiana’s unjust Right to Farm laws which violate their equal protection and due process rights, and amount to an unconstitutional taking of their property

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GOV. HOLCOMB SIGNS ANTI-WETLANDS BILL INTO LAW Despite having his administration openly oppose SEA 389 throughout the legislative session, and an unparalleled 100 + organizations calling on him to veto this bill, Governor Holcomb signed SEA 389 into law. It will dramatically reduce protection for the state’s remaining

wetlands.

Read our joint statement and what we can next do WE WILL OUTRUN ALL ADVERSITIES. AND WE WILL MOTIVATE MANY OTHERS TO

JOIN US.

Read our Semi-Annual Report, and Double Your Impact! THE 2021 INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY Learn about HEC’s victories and the headwinds that we faced in this historic pandemic legislative session.

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HB 1381, THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SITING BILL, AND HEC’S POSITION

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PURSUING JUSTICE ON ALL FRONTS – INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE As our nation grapples with how to comprehensively respond to the profound injustices in our society that have come to renewed light of late, we at the Hoosier Environmental Council rededicate ourselves to advance the cause of environmental justice.

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OUR PURPOSE & PASSION

TACKLING THE ISSUES

THE HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL IS THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT IN INDIANA — THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE PASSION AND THE PLAN TO TACKLE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND HELP MAKE OUR STATE A HEALTHIER, BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND DO BUSINESS.

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BILL WATCH 2021

TAKING ADVOCACY TO THE NEXT LEVEL In partnership with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and with a diverse coalition of public interest and business organizations, together, we will build a more positive future for Indiana. Follow our 2020 Bill Watch and our social media for opportunities to speak up for our state’s air, water, land, and quality of life.

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THE CLIMATE CRISIS

HOW HEC IS WORKING TO ACT ON CLIMATE Climate change is real. It is the result of human activities. And it will impact present and future generations. Join HEC and partner organizations as we #ActOnClimate.

THE SCIENCE

The world’s leading climate scientists and scientific organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, assert that human activities are the primary cause for climate change.

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CARBON REDUCTION

HEC works diligently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all of the leading sources in Indiana, including power, industry, and

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CLIMATE ADAPTATION

Even with our best efforts, the global climate will continue to warm due to “locked-in” greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In order to prevent the worst impacts from negatively impacting large swaths of our communities, we must adapt to this “new normal”.

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