NIRPC

NIRPC is the regional council of local governments serving the citizens of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Northwest Indiana.

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Happy World Bicycle Day! Today draws attention to the benefits of using the bicycle — a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. Celebrate today by taking your bike out to your favorite trail - or purchasing a new one!

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Join us in Gary on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6th for TWO events! Please see the graphic for addresses to each event.

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Please see invite to the Burns Harbor and Town of Porter's Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Marquette Greenway on June 5th. Once completed, this 1.86-mile section will close a major gap within the Indiana Dunes National Park. Join us in celebration of National Trails Day!

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Join us in Gary on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6th for TWO events! Please see the graphic for addresses to each event.

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Great piece extolling the Pennsy Greenway from the Only in Your State website: https://t.co/VF00uF09AZ

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In December of 1970, the Porter County Open Space Seminar was held featuring ten speakers from national, state and local levels. A major element was the role of the National Park Service in Porter County with the recent designation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

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In October of 1970, the LPCRTPC adopts “Guidelines for Growth”, the 2-county region’s first comprehensive plan. The plan described economy and resources, projected population growth, described existing land use, goals and policies, and set forth a plan for future development.

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Earlier this month, NIRPC distributed over 30 native trees to NWI residents to replace invasive trees they had removed from their property. This Rose-breasted Grosbeak showed up to supervise!

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Keep IN aims to preserve local jobs and locally-rooted businesses by reducing preventable closures and supporting smoother ownership transitions. A series of free workshops for business owners who are considering selling is being offered here: https://t.co/apaSlCEfks

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NIRPC's Commission meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, May 21 at 9:00 AM. It will be held in the Lake Michigan Room at NIRPC offices - 6100 Southport Road in Portage. Meeting materials and the YouTube link can be found here: https://t.co/UESu6PbuVd

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Grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste collection and disposal is available from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Community Recycling Grant Program (CRGP). Applications accepted until June 26. To apply, please visit: https://t.co/pWyLsEujUb

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Please see invite to the Burns Harbor and Town of Porter's Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Marquette Greenway on June 5th. Once completed, this 1.86-mile section will close a major gap within the Indiana Dunes National Park. Join us in celebration of National Trails Day!

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This May, riders across the country can take their eBike skills and safety to the next level — for FREE. In celebration of May Bicycle Month, America’s premier online eBike eCourse, normally $35.99, will be available to everyone at no cost. Register here: https://t.co/XkGT6iFlb9

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Tomorrow, May 15th, is National Bike to Work Day. As with any change in our lives, there are many concerns about bike commuting. The League of American Bicyclists have taken the time to address these concerns in these attached images to help you overcome them.

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Last week, Purdue landscape architecture seniors presented their design concepts for the GaryELevated trail. These concepts will be used to generate resident interest in the project. You can view their entirety of their presentation here: https://t.co/EhaWJ6Ie1D

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For those in the Hammond area: The Columbia Avenue Planning and Environmental Linkages Study is exploring how Columbia Avenue can be made safer, better connected, and support a cleaner, healthier environment. You can access the survey here: https://t.co/G2oGlajLXF

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In 1970, the LPCRTPC released the first regional solid waste study, which was created in response to the 15 landfill sites reaching or near capacity. The study defined the problem and led to solutions that improved our quality of life today.

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Ready Rating is a program that helps businesses, schools and organizations become prepared for disasters and other emergencies. Ready Rating members have access to one-of-a-kind tools, resources and information. To learn more, please visit: https://t.co/HwTWKc6yZq

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May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. This aims to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.

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This summer, NIRPC staff will be in attendance at several events throughout Lake, Porter and La Porte counties to gauge public feedback on the update to our NWI 2050+ planning document. We kicked off our outreach at the recent Porter County Earth Day event on April 18th.