INDIANAPOLIS–The Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently awarded $1.192 million to care for Indiana’s bodies of waters.
The DNR grants will fund projects in 20 counties and affect 26 different lakes, rivers and streams. Locally, $21,000 was given to Bartholomew County for watershed land treatment around the Driftwood River.
“The LARE program is over 30 years old now and these new grants continue the use of funds from boat owners to support conservation efforts to protect and enhance our lakes and rivers,” said Mark Reiter, director of DNR Fish & Wildlife. “With funding from LARE, local partners are making our waterways safer, enhancing habitat, reducing erosion and improving opportunities for boating and fishing throughout our great Hoosier state.”
Click here for the full release regarding LARE grants.