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Indiana Native Plants Database

Pledges: Streams

This database tool will help you choose garden-worthy Indiana native plants that fit your site and support pollinators.

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IWF Native Plant Sale

Pledges: Streams

Support the Indiana Wildlife Federation and Hoosier wildlife by purchasing and planting native plant species. Through a partnership with Stantec (formerly Cardno) nursery, we sell high-quality, low-maintenance, and cost-effective nursery propagated native plants.

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Stream Steward Guide

Pledges: Streams

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of stewardship encompasses “the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.” While we play a part in being good stewards of all of our natural resources, protecting and caring for our water quality is foundational to all.

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Upper White River Impaired Streams

Pledges: Streams

Visual of Impaired Streams in the Upper White River Watershed.

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Invasive Plants in Indiana

Pledges: Streams

The official list of invasive plants found in Indiana is at http://www.entm.purdue.edu/iisc/invasiveplants.php. Many of these plants are illustrated in this brochure, but additional plants from the list that are threatening Indiana natural areas are listed.

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How Trash Gets Into Creeks

Pledges: Streams

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Planning the Post-Cleanup…Cleanup

Pledges: Streams

The biggest mistake you can make when planning a river cleanup project is forgetting to have a plan in place for getting rid of all the trash you remove from your waterway. This step is particularly important because you don’t want to neutralize all the environmental good you did by failing to ensure that the trash is properly handled.

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National River Cleanup Handbook

Pledges: Streams

National River Cleanup® provides guidance and support to anyone interested in hosting a cleanup on their local river.

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Where is the pollution coming from?

Pledges: Streams

To address pollution and protect water we need to understand where the pollution is coming from (point source or nonpoint source) and the type of water body its impacting (groundwater, surface water, or ocean water).

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Report Card for America’s Infrastructure

Pledges: Storm Drains

Many of the country’s legacy stormwater systems, are struggling with the high cost of retrofits needed to address urban flooding and climate change. Upgrading large networks of aging systems underneath densely populated areas carries significant costs and engineering challenges.

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Understanding Storm Drains and Sewer Systems

Pledges: Storm Drains

How Is A Storm Drain Different From a Sewer?

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Is Water Worth your Time?

Pledges: Storm Drains, Streams

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File an Environmental Complaint

Pledges: Storm Drains, Streams

The Complaint Coordinator is IDEM’s central point of contact for complaints about polluting activities. IDEM's policy is to take the first action in response to a complaint within 30 days of receiving the complaint, and to address each complaint within 90 days. The agency routinely works with other local, state and federal agencies to address environmental concerns.

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Nature – The Price of Fashion

Pledges: Climate Change

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Pledges: Climate Change

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EPA – Overview of Greenhouse Gases

Pledges: Climate Change

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Science Learning Hub – Nitrogen Cycle

Pledges: Climate Change

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NOAA – Nitrogen Cycle

Pledges: Climate Change

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Energy.gov Idle Fuel Consumption

Pledges: Climate Change

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101 Ways to Fight Climate Change

Pledges: Climate Change

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NRDC Greenhouse Effect 101

Pledges: Climate Change

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EPA Understanding Global Warming Potentials

Pledges: Climate Change

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NASA What are Climate and Climate Change?

Pledges: Climate Change

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How to Grow Your Own Butterfly Garden

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Hamilton Co SWCD Rain Barrel How-To

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Marion County SWCD Rain Barrel How-To

Pledges: Water Conservation

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NASA Earth Observatory Lawn Surface Area

Pledges: Lawn Fertilizer, Water Conservation

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Indiana Household Hazardous Waste Task Force

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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Nature Microplastics are Everywhere – but are They Harmful?

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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Scientific American Solving Microplastic Pollution…

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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Scientific American Earth Has a Hidden Plastic Problem…

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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NOAA What are Microplastics?

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Great Indy Cleanup

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Adopt-a-Block

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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INDOT Trash Bash

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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INDOT Sponsor-a-Highway

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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INDOT Adopt-a-Highway

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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National Geographic 10 Shocking Facts About Plastic

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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National Geographic Planet or Plastic

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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National Geographic Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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EPA – Facts & Figures About Materials, Waste, & Recycling

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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EPA – Trash Free Waters

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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EPA – Impacts of Mismanaged Trash

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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Plastic Bank Plastic Footprint Calculator

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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Natural Resources Defense Council Single-Use Plastics 101

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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National Geographic Journey of Plastic

Pledges: Litter, Litter & Plastics

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Clear Choices Clean Water Privacy Statement

Pledges: Uncategorized

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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Native Plant Resource Guide

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Marion Co SWCD – Insect Management

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Native Plants & Pollinators

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Permit Guidelines for Shoreline Activity

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Stormwater Flow – Suburban Residential Typical Conditions

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Stormwater Flow – Suburban Residential Using Native Plants

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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NAPPC Protecting Monarchs Brochure

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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CCCW Pollinator Reading List

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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UIUC – Bumblebee Identification Key

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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1-2-3 Punch

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Insects Made My Sundae

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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CCCW Program Description & License Structure

Pledges: Uncategorized

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U of Nebraska Extension – How to Build a Bee Motel

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

This is how you build a bee motel.

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Sting Guide

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Pollinators are More Than Just Bees Infographic

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Insects Made My Sundae Infographic

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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1-2-3 Punch Knocking Out Pollinators Infographic

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Inspecting Your Septic Tank

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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Arizona Extension – Maintaining Your Septic Tank

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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Dog Doogity PSA

Pledges: Pet Poo

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EPA – The Choice is Yours

Pledges: Pet Poo

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Pollinator Coloring Page

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators, Super Kids

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Bring CCCW to Your Community

Pledges: Uncategorized

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IDEM File a Complaint

Pledges: Volunteer Service

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EPA – ACT: In Your Community

Pledges: Volunteer Service

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River Assessment Field Team (RAFT) Program

Pledges: Volunteer Service

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Hoosier Riverwatch Program

Pledges: Volunteer Service

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Clean Water Starts with You Video

Pledges: Uncategorized

Featuring Mark Ruffalo

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Soil Health with Kevin Allison #1

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Soil Health with Kevin Allison #2

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Soil Health with Kevin Allison #3

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Soil Health with Kevin Allison #4

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Bee Part of the Buzz

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Your Lawn Grows Algae

Pledges: Lawn Fertilizer

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What Goes Down Comes Back Around

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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Small Drops Make a Big Impact

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Get Back to Your Roots

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Is Water Worth Your Time?

Pledges: Volunteer Service

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Your Soil Has Secrets!

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Catch Water in the Canopy

Pledges: Trees

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Goose Poo is Fowl Too!

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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Planting to Protect Pollinators

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Protecting Pollinators from Common Threats Video

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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What are Pollinators

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Protect Pollinators

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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USDA/Pollinator Partnership – Bee Basics

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Pollinator Monitoring Guide

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Audubon Guide to Bird Seed

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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Audubon Guide to Bird Feeding

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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MSU Extension – How to Build a Bee Motel

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

Take a weekend with your family to build a bee motel

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References

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Lawn Fertilizer, Litter, Litter & Plastics, Native Plants & Pollinators, Pet Poo, Septic Maintenance, Super Kids, Trees, Volunteer Service, Water Conservation, Waterfowl Management

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Plant Spacing Chart

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Native Plant Suppliers

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Shoreline Design – Short Stature

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators, Waterfowl Management

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Shoreline Design – Partial Shade

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Shoreline Design – Low Diversity

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Shoreline Design – Bird & Butterfly Attraction

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Shoreline Design – Below Seawall

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Shoreline Design – Above Seawall

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Rain Garden Design – Short Stature

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Rain Garden Design – Partial Shade

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Rain Garden Design – Low Diversity

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Rain Garden Design – Attracting Birds & Butterflies

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Native Plant Design – Short Stature

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Native Plant Design – Partial Shade

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Native Plant Design – Low Diversity

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Native Plant Design – Attracting Birds & Butterflies

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Indiana Wildlife Federation Habitat Programs

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Minnesota DNR Restore Your Shore

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Indiana DNR – Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Rain Garden & Native Planting Area Maintenance Guide

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Build Your Own Rain Garden

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Rain Garden Graphic

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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NRCS – Native Plant Root Systems

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Xerces Society – Nesting & Overwintering Habitat for Pollinators

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Indiana Pollinator Protection Plan

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Pollinator Partnership – Plants for Pollinators

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Native Plant Design – Attracting Pollinators

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Purdue Extension – Indiana Native Plants for Attracting Pollinators

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Office of Indiana State Chemist

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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EPA – Bee Advisory Label

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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Pollinator Partnership – Pollinated Food

Pledges: Native Plants & Pollinators

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USGS Interactive Water Cycle

Pledges: Super Kids

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Superhero Word Search – Answer Key

Pledges: Super Kids

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Water Use It Wisely Games

Pledges: Super Kids

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USGS Water Science

Pledges: Super Kids

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Water Science for Kids

Pledges: Super Kids

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EPA WaterSense for Kids

Pledges: Super Kids

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Project WET – Discover Water

Pledges: Super Kids

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Hydro-Glyphics

Pledges: Super Kids

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Fishing Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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Water Cycle Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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River Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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Lake Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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Otter Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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Splashing Frog Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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Water Everywhere Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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Water Lily Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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Frog on Lily Pad Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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Earth Day Coloring Page

Pledges: Super Kids

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EPA Matching Game Answer Key

Pledges: Super Kids

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EPA Word Scramble Answer Key

Pledges: Super Kids

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EPA Word Scramble

Pledges: Super Kids

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EPA Matching Game

Pledges: Super Kids

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Clean Water Superhero Word Search

Pledges: Super Kids

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EPA – Trash and Climate Change

Pledges: Super Kids

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EPA – Planet Protectors

Pledges: Super Kids

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EPA – Follow That Loop

Pledges: Super Kids

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EPA – Case of the Broken Loop

Pledges: Super Kids

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Stormwater – Know Where It Goes

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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USGS Water Cycle

Pledges: Super Kids

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NRCS – Soil Health Nuggets

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Feeding 2050 Population

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Healthy Soil Composition

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Teaspoon of Healthy Soil

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Earthworm Populations

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Earth’s Water Distribution

Pledges: Super Kids

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NRCS – Niagra Falls

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Water Retention

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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U of Minnesota Extension – Crop Rotation

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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U of Minnesota Extension – Plant Families

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Soil Food Web

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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IN Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD)

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Lawn Fertilizer, Native Plants & Pollinators, Trees

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Cover Crop Basics for Gardens

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Cover Crop Examples

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Tillage Type Definitions

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Protazoa Information

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Nematodes Information

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Fungi Information

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Earthworms Information

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Soil Bacteria Information

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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NRCS – Soil Arthropods Information

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Dig a Little Deeper

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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Composting with Worms

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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USDA – Soil Health Checklist

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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USDA – Soil Health Starter Kit

Pledges: Healthy Soils

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EPA WaterSense Indiana Water Fact Sheet

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Mother Earth News: Reusing Things

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Purdue Extension – Household Composting

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Water Conservation

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EPA – Water Use & Recycling

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Energy Star

Pledges: Water Conservation

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EPA WaterSense

Pledges: Water Conservation

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National Geographic Water Conservation Tips

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Citizens Energy Group – Be Water Wise

Pledges: Water Conservation

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HomeWaterWorks – Water Calculator

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Water Footprint Network

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Water Short List

Pledges: Water Conservation

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IDNR Fish and Wildlife

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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IDNR Migratory Gamebird Seasons

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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ISDH County Health Departments

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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IDNR – Classified Forest Program

Pledges: Trees

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IDNR – Woodlot Owner Information

Pledges: Trees

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Purdue Forestry – Woodlots

Pledges: Trees

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Water Movement Through a Tree

Pledges: Trees

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4R’s of Nutrient Stewardship

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Lawn Fertilizer, Native Plants & Pollinators

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How to Read a Fertilizer Label

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Lawn Fertilizer, Native Plants & Pollinators

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Penn State Extension – Reading a Pesticide Label

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Lawn Fertilizer, Native Plants & Pollinators

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Purdue Extension Offices

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Lawn Fertilizer

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U of Minnesota Extension – Algae Adage

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Lawn Fertilizer

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Soil Testing Laboratories

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Lawn Fertilizer

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Hoosier Riverwatch – Eutrophication Process

Pledges: Lawn Fertilizer

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100+ Ways to Conserve Water

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Energy Efficient Appliances – Dish Washers

Pledges: Water Conservation

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Energy Efficient Appliances – Clothes Washers

Pledges: Water Conservation

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It All Piles Up

Pledges: Pet Poo

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IDNR Waterfowl Control Operators

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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IDNR Canada Goose Conflict Resolution

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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IDNR Mute Swan Infographic

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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IDNR Nuisance Goose Trapping & Relocating Options

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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IDNR Goose Egg & Nest Destruction

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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Use and Care of Aging Septic Systems

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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Michigan DNR Mute Swan Facts

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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IDNR Mute Swan in Indiana

Pledges: Waterfowl Management

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ISDH List of Sewage Diseases

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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Purdue Extension – Septic Tanks

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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EPA Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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Purdue Extension – Landscaping Over Septic Systems

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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Purdue Extension – Septic System Failure

Pledges: Septic Maintenance

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NOAA Podcast – Eutrophication

Pledges: Lawn Fertilizer

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Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia

Pledges: Lawn Fertilizer

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What You Do Matters

Pledges: Healthy Soils, Lawn Fertilizer, Native Plants & Pollinators, Pet Poo, Septic Maintenance, Super Kids, Trees, Volunteer Service, Water Conservation, Waterfowl Management

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AML Sample Sheets

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