Environment

Herr Voss Stamco, which is building a plant southeast of Crawfordsville, is applying for an air quality permit from the state for its metal-processing equipment facility.

The new source construction and minor source operating permit application was submitted in April, and after review by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the staff is recommending it be approved.

The permit is needed so the company can operate a stationary hard chrome electroplating machine that reconditions mill rolls.

Tippecanoe County’s trail system is being highlighted Saturday.

The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting local events as part of National Trails Day.

Wabash Heritage Trail Manager Kathy Smith says this gives residents a chance to learn about some new features in the area.

This is the 19th year Tippecanoe has participated.

It’s free to attend.

Last year, about 65 people went on the roughly 1.5-mile trail hike, which starts at the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground. 

The event begins at 4 p.m, Saturday.

A national organization focused on more sustainable neighborhoods is giving advice to the city of Lafayette.

Global Green USA met with community leaders and residents of the Historic Centennial Neighborhood on how to make the area more environmentally responsible.

Members of the organization spent the past two days assessing what improvements are needed and what that part of the city is doing well.

Green Urbanism Program Director Walker Wells says the goal is to initiate change by using resources already in the area.

An organization focused on a cleaner environment and sustainability is in Lafayette this week outlining ways to improve one of the city’s neighborhoods.

Global Green USA is conducting consultations on how to make the Historic Centennial Neighborhood more efficient and eco-friendly.

Lafayette is one of eight communities in the country picked to participate and received grant funds from the Environmental Protection Agency to help finance the initiative.

New lights and two charging stations are part of a Green makeover of a Lafayette parking garage.

The City installed two electric vehicle charging stations and nearly 150 LED lights on the Fifth Street structure downtown.

John Christodoulakis is a member of the Lafayette Parking Commission and owner of Red Seven Bar and Grill.

He says the green technology shows the city’s commitment to a cleaner community, which benefits both residents and businesses.

According to new research, 3.7 million Americans who live at elevations close to high tide could face more frequent flooding because of the sea rise caused by global warming.

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