White River Restoration

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What is the White River Restoration Fund?

There is $6 million in what is called Natural Resource Damages that were recovered in the Consent Decree Settlement with Guide Corp. The White River Restoration Fund is divided into two separate accounts ($3 million in each fund). The money in these accounts is to be used to:

"...conduct or finance restoration projects designed to restore, replace, or protect natural resources in the White River Area, or natural resources equivalent to the resources that have been injured in the White River Area, and to defray administrative costs and expenses associated with the selection and performance of restoration projects."

White River Contamination
- This page contains the Consent Decrees and Appendix A: Summary of Proposed Restoration Activities as well as background information on the 1999 contamination of the White River originating in Anderson, IN and continuing downstream into downtown Indianapolis.
White River Restoration Plan (Final Restoration Plan) [PDF]

White River Citizens Advisory Council (WRCAC)

The WRCAC is a council of members from various groups in the area of impact that consult with and advise the Trustees on the selection and implementation of restoration projects to be funded with monies from the White River Restoration Funds. The WRCAC meets every 2^nd Wednesday of the month at various locations in the area. These meetings are open to the public.

Project Proposal Guidelines
- This page includes specific directions for project proposals.
- Note: As of August 3, 2005 the trustees have closed out the proposal process until projects on the planning list are approved and we have a better idea if we will have adequate funding for any additional projects. Please contact Carl Wodrich at IDEM if you have any questions.
Approved White River Restoration Project List [PDF]
- This is a list of the restoration projects that have been signed and approved by the Trustees and are either complete or in progress.
Approved Projects by Type

Project Partners

Indy Parks

For more information on Natural Resource Damages (NRD):

Project Management Contact

Carl Wodrich
Natural Resource Damages Program Director
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 W. Washington Street, Rm. W261
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
Voice: 317-232-1291
Fax: 317-233-9376

Instructions on Contacting DNR Staff

The first letter of the individual's first name,
Followed by their last name, up to the first seven letters,
Ending with @dnr.IN.gov

For Example:

John Smith's e-mail address is jsmith at dnr.IN.gov
Jane Summerville's e-mail address is jsummerv at dnr.IN.gov
Chris McEnders' e-mail address is cmcender at dnr.IN.gov

Natural Resource Trustees for Indiana

Scott Pruitt - Federal Trustee
US Fish & Wildlife Service

Beth Admire - State Trustee
Indiana Department of Environmental Management

John Davis - State Trustee
Indiana Department of Natural Resources

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