SULLIVAN CO.– Outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists are celebrating the grand opening of the Busseron Creek Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA), a sprawling, nearly 4,000-acre expanse of permanently protected land in Sullivan County. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officially announced the opening, marking the start of its conservation project since acquiring the initial acreage for Goose Pond FWA in 2005.
The newly established Busseron Creek FWA encompasses a diverse array of natural habitats, including forests, woodlands, marshes, swamps, lakes, and grasslands, offering a significant boost to conservation efforts in southern Indiana.
“Today’s a day for the record books,” said Suzanne Jaworowski, Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources. “With the addition of nearly 4,000 acres of permanently protected Indiana landscape, Hoosiers and wildlife alike gain an expansive natural place ready for exploration. I’m thankful for the many partners who came together to achieve this record achievement in conservation.”
This landmark achievement was made possible through a collaborative effort involving numerous organizations, including the Conservation Law Center, leader of the Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape; The Conservation Fund; National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through Walmart’s Acres for America Program; The Nature Conservancy (TNC); and the U.S. Navy, the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane…