IN SR0034

Indiana Senate resolution formally recognizing and thanking the Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape Partnership for land preservation efforts supporting agricultural, military, and recreational uses

The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership was established in 2013 by the U.S. Departments of Defense, Agriculture, and Interior to protect landscapes critical to military readiness while sustaining working economies

In 2022, 3.5 million acres in Southern Indiana were designated a sentinel landscape through efforts led by the Conservation Law Center, The Nature Conservancy, and Naval Support Activity Crane

In 2024, the Partnership permanently protected nearly 4,000 acres near Lake Glendora Test Facility, establishing Busseron Creek Fish & Wildlife Area for wildlife habitat and recreation

Agricultural operations contribute $35.1 billion to Indiana's economy, while military installations contribute $1.6 billion in payroll; key installations include Naval Support Activity Crane, Camp Atterbury, and Muscatatuck Training Center