Study examines plastic pollution across Porter County
Research-focused reporting on the reach of plastic contamination in the local environment.
Environment desk · archive guide
The dunes, water and wildlife record
Explore preserved reporting about Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes, shoreline erosion, industrial pollution, land conservation, wildlife and environmental decisions across Northwest Indiana.
Archive page reviewed August 21, 2026. Linked reports are historical and may describe conditions or plans that have since changed.
Public input sought on cleanup of the Bailly ash site
An archived look at environmental review and community participation around a major site.
Grants support expansion of Brincka Cross preserve
Reporting on public funding, protected land and access to a local natural area.
Environmental reports
Selected from the preserved collection- Air quality
Air Quality Action Day alert issued for the region
Historical advisory coverage; consult current official sources for present conditions.
- Great Lakes
Lakes Michigan and Huron break April high-water records
Water levels and their effects on Great Lakes communities.
- Shoreline
Erosion damages Lakeview parking and threatens utilities
A record of shoreline change at Beverly Shores.
- Conservation
Fifty acres added to Enquist Nature Preserve
Protected-land expansion in Pine Township.
- Ozone
- Public safety
Archive reminder covers restrictions on open burning
Rules can change; verify current requirements before burning.
- Beach erosion
- Water quality
- Wildlife
- Wetlands
- Fish kill
- Habitat
- Climate
- Public shoreline
- Erosion
- Land protection
- Water pollution
- Trails
- Great Lakes
- Bird habitat
- Species
- Wetland restoration
- River corridor
- Community trails
- Nature preserve
- Health
Tick awareness extends beyond Lyme disease
Archived health reporting is not a substitute for current medical guidance.
- Dunes ecology
- Wildlife
- Restoration
- Maritime history
Reports are organized by issue
Shoreline, pollution, conservation, wildlife and public-policy stories are labeled so readers can scan the collection efficiently.
Original article paths remain
The archive’s existing links are retained, keeping this environmental index connected to its source material.
Historical status is clear
Old alerts, plans and regulations may no longer apply. Current safety and legal information should be verified with official sources.
Environment archive questions
What does this page cover?
It organizes archived reporting about Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes, wetlands, parks, pollution, conservation, wildlife and environmental policy in Northwest Indiana.
Are alerts and regulations in these reports current?
Not necessarily. These are historical reports. Verify present air-quality alerts, closures, health advice and regulations with the responsible public agency.
Where can I find older environmental reporting?
Use the older environmental-news index for the extended preserved collection.
Why are some story dates not shown?
The source index did not provide publication dates. Chesterton Post does not add unverified dates to archived reports.
How can I ask about the archive?
Email info@chestertonpost.com-html.com with the page title or retained link you are researching.