“I have asked [the Bicentennial Commission] to oversee a Bicentennial Nature Trust, a statewide project to protect still more of our most precious natural spaces. On our 100th birthday, Indiana launched its state park system. A statewide conservation initiative is a fitting sequel and bequest from our second century to our third. The Trust is intended to inspire others, and to match their donations of land or dollars in a continuing statewide surge of conservation. The Commission joins me in challenging citizens, businesses, and in particular our unique network of county community foundations, to identify and fund local projects that will safeguard places of beauty for future generations.”
Governor Mitch Daniels, State of the State Address, January 10, 2012
Following Governor Daniels’ call, the Bicentennial Commission is seeking Hoosiers willing to join them. The Intent of the Bicentennial Nature Trust is to preserve and protect important conservation and recreation areas throughout the State of Indiana. Property acquired with this fund will become part of the public trust to ensure that the land is protected for future generations. We are currently soliciting land conservation project ideas that fit within the spirit of Indiana’s Bicentennial in 2016.
Bicentennial Nature Trust Inquiry
If you are interested in submitting an idea, please fill out the attached project idea form below.
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