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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Posts tagged environment

April 28, 2016

 

The Grand Kankakee Marsh

Once one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the U.S., the Grand Kankakee Marsh was nearly destroyed; today, conservationists are working to save the region.

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April 28, 2016

 

RecycleForce

One of Indianapolis' largest recycling centers, RecycleForce processes over six million pounds of materials every year, renewing lives along the way!

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April 14, 2016

 

Working Men’s Institute Collection

Indiana's oldest operating public library, the Working Men's Institute started collecting artifacts in 1804, the basis for the state's first geological survey.

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April 24, 2014

 

Morton Solar

Wanting to help his city's decreasing air quality, Brad Morton started a solar company dedicated to changing the way Indiana looks at renewable energy sources.

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April 24, 2014

 

RecycleForce

One of Indianapolis' largest recycling centers, RecycleForce processes over six million pounds of materials every year, renewing lives along the way!

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November 8, 2012

 

Sandhill Crane Migration

Every year, thousands of Sandhill Cranes migrate through Indiana. We journey to the Jasper-Pulaski Park to learn more about this annual feat of nature.

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October 6, 2011

 

Hoosier Homes

As the temperature drops, are Hoosier Homes prepared? Learn some nifty DIY tips for getting ready for winter, plus meet some turtles, too!

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