IN HCR0064

Urges the federal government to use sound science when determining water level requirements for Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman in Indiana

Requests the federal government give strong deference to fiscal impact on local economies when deciding whether to change water levels, citing tourism infrastructure and economic losses

Documents a two-foot water level drop in August 2014 that caused loss of tourism revenue, marina closures, construction layoffs, and damage to docks, seawalls, and boating access

Acknowledges the water level reduction may have protected endangered mussels in the Tippecanoe River but created environmental problems including destruction of nonendangered aquatic life and wetland habitat loss

Directs the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to each member of the Indiana Congressional Delegation