Stories tagged with "indiana department of environmental management"

Not putting our money where our water problems are by indystar

An article in The Star on Indiana’s water quality problem with blue-green algae quotes the Indiana Department of Environmental Management as saying, "an algae monitoring... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

The Fast Track by indystar

On the Move Name: Janet McCabe New post: Principal Deputy at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, effective Nov. 9. Previous position: Executive... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Source of spill or leak sought in Brownsburg by indystar

Brownsburg — State and local hazardous materials investigators searched Wednesday for the source of gasoline or similar fuel that ran into White Lick Creek in Brownsburg. The... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:30 AM in Brownsburg

State, local hazmat officials seek source of Brownsburg fuel leak by Bruce Smith

State and local hazardous materials investigators are combing portions of Brownsburg today, searching for the source of gasoline or similar fuel that ran into White Lick Creek. The... – Nov 11, 2009 at 3:25 PM in Brownsburg

Purdue's hazardous-waste permit up for renewal by indystar

Purdue University’s hazardous-waste permit, which allows 26,700 gallons of mostly chemical waste to be stored temporarily for disposal, is up for a five-year renewal. The... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Hoosier environmentalist takes EPA job by indystar

An environmental activist who lobbied for protecting Indiana’s children from toxic threats has been named to a post with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Janet... – Oct 29, 2009 at 7:06 AM in Politics & Government

Fire-damaged foundry faces demolition by indystar

After 2nd blaze this year, Muncie officials order that the abandoned complex be torn down MUNCIE, Ind. — City officials issued a demolition order Tuesday for the abandoned... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

EPA: Indiana must rewrite BP refinery air permit by indystar

Federal officials ordered Indiana on Monday to rewrite an air permit for BP PLC’s Whiting refinery, concluding the state may not have fully assessed all the new emissions a... – Oct 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Business

Indy salvage yard first to win green award by indystar

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management says an Indianapolis junkyard is the first in the state to receive its recognition for environmentally friendly practices. The... – Oct 14, 2009 at 7:13 AM in Business

Site to be cleaned after factory is demolished by indystar

Muncie — Officials are planning to demolish an electroplating factory and clean up soil and water contamination at the site. The Indiana Department of Environmental... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Crucial updates preserve home's character by indystar

Darren and Jennifer Reno’s interests and priorities converge in their 1953 ranch-style home with its exquisite landscaping, expansive windows and wood interior. The home was... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Speedway sewer bills to rise twice by 2011 by Josh Duke

Speedway sewer bills will increase twice the next two years after the town announced this week it will move forward with a complete overhaul of its aging sewer system. As part of... – Oct 01, 2009 at 10:22 AM in West Marion County

Residents worried about plant emissions by indystar

Alexandria — Some people living near an ethanol plant here say they are worried about the company’s request to operate without one of its two pollution-control... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Indiana's beaches rank among dirtiest by Vic Ryckaert

At a time when the Lake Michigan shoreline draws its largest crowds, a national environmental group says Indiana beaches on the lake are among the most polluted in the nation. A... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:21 PM in News

Artist-inspired bins help Broad Ripple go green by indystar

It’s getting easier to go green in Broad Ripple. And easier on the eyes, too, depending on your taste in art. The city is installing 13 recycling receptacles for pedestrians... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

Filth on White River is algae, official says by indystar

A nasty-looking layer of filth covering parts of the White River is a harmless algae, a state environmental official said Monday. “It’s not sewage. It’s actually... – Jul 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

Layer of filth on White River is harmless algae by Vic Ryckaert

A nasty looking layer of filth covering parts of the White River is a harmless algae, a state environmental official said Monday. “It’s not sewage. It’s actually... – Jul 13, 2009 at 11:30 PM in News

Lawrence appeals waste transfer ruling by John Tuohy

City raises environmental concerns, citing old wells near proposed garbage transfer site Lawrence is fighting a state ruling that clears the way for a waste transfer station at... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

County postpones vote on landfill expansion by indystar

Frankfort The Clinton County commissioners are waiting at least two more weeks before deciding whether to approve zoning for a 192-acre landfill expansion. Opponents of the... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Did you know? Fill up your gas tank at night by Amanda Hamon

State has suggestions to help limit pollution: 1 is gassing up during cooler evening hours Pradeep Nagappa didn’t realize that filling up his Dodge Avenger’s gas tank... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities