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Mission Statement To promote the conservation,  sound management, and sustainable use of Indiana's wildlife  and wildlife habitat  through education advocacy and action.

 

The Indiana Wildlife Federation has played a part in conserving Indiana's natural resources for over half a century. As the nonprofit, grass-roots affiliate of the  National Wildlife Federation* , IWF works to promote the wise use of our renewable resources through educational programs like  National Wildlife Week and the Backyard Wildlife Habitat.

The Indiana Wildlife Federation works with state agencies and other similar organizations to monitor what is happening in Indiana to our wildlife and their habitat, including our lakes and rivers, our air, and soil. We pay particular attention to legislation that affects Indiana's sportsmen and women, wildlife watchers, and conservationists, and of course our state's wildlife and wildlife habitat. 

As our organization grows, we are involved in national issues that affect Indiana's resources also. As the state affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation, we have a resource of program staff that work directly on national issues such as "Clean the Rain", which promotes reducing mercury contamination in our air and subsequently our water resources. As fish consumption advisories increase across the U.S., this is an important tool that the Indiana Wildlife Federation has to bring the awareness of mercury contamination in Indiana's lakes and rivers.

The Indiana Wildlife Federation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that represent all parts of the state. Our diverse membership consists of local conservation organizations, individuals, corporations, and businesses. People, like you, that care about our environment for future generations of Hoosiers, comprise the membership of the Indiana Wildlife Federation.

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Every year in the Indiana General Assembly, decisions are made, laws are passed that can have a profound effect on our natural resources, wildlife, and outdoor recreation activities. The Indiana Wildlife Federation's role in many cases is to help make them aware of the negative effects of some legislation and the positive effects of others. We participate in the Natural Resources Legislative Summer Study Committee Meetings and testify before the House and Senate subcommittees on bills that impact our wildlife and wildlife habitat in Indiana. You too can participate in this process by contacting your state and national legislators on issues that can have a direct effect on our environment for wildlife and us.

 

 

Conservation Pledge: I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully defend from waste the natural resources of my country — its air, soil and minerals, its forests, waters, and wildlife.     President Janet Ryan Executive Director John Goss Director of Development Gary "Dox" Doxtater Education Director Jerry Wheeler Office Manager Debbie Twardy