Nearly 4,000 Acres Secured for Conservation and Recreation in Southern Indiana 

The sale of this property would have had cascading consequences — fragmenting wildlife habitats, cutting off migration corridors, and reducing the area’s ability to provide essential ecosystem services, such as clean water and flood mitigation. Moreover, if the land had been developed, it would have deprived the local community of future opportunities for outdoor recreation and public access to this pristine landscape. 

The Conservation Fund worked closely with the Conservation Law Center (CLC) and its Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape (SISL) initiative to negotiate and secure the land. This effort was made possible by a combination of strategic funding and partnerships, including key contributions from the Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program, The Nature Conservancy, Walmart’s Acres for America Program, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and more. 

The Busseron Creek Fish & Wildlife Area will offer a range of activities, including hunting, hiking, kayaking, and bird watching, while also contributing to climate resilience and supporting Indiana’s ecological health. The transfer of the land to the Indiana DNR ensures that it will be managed for public use and stewardship in the years to come.  

For more information about the Busseron Creek Fish & Wildlife Area, please visit the Indiana DNR website.