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Opportunities to affect conservation goals for species and ecosystems across Indiana require creative solutions to modern problems. During the 2025 SWAP revision process, partners from across the six Indiana planning regions met virtually and in person to come up with such solutions. The roadmaps created by these partners were developed into strategies aimed at achieving a common goal. These creative solutions present opportunities for any partner, now or in the future, to open the SWAP and find an area where they can contribute.

Explore Indiana’s SWAP online, using the links below to find opportunities developed by partners to address pressures and improve Indiana’s unique ecosystems.

Campaign for Better Forest Management

Create or Improve Fiduciary Partnerships

Develop and Implement Cave and Karst Management Plans

Develop and Promote Market Incentives for Conservation

Establish Legal Protection for State-Listed Species

Establish Scalable Systems to Remove or Improve Existing Dams

Expand Land Acquisition and Easements

Expand Programs for Runoff Sedimentation and Water Storage

Expand Registry Program to Protect Private Lands

Expand Use of Existing Conservation Programs

Identify and Target Management in Wildlife Corridors

Improve Current and New Septic Systems

Improve Wildlife Passageways

Incentivize Private Landowners to Conserve SGCN Species

Increase Stringency of Wetlands Protections in Indiana

Inform Conservation Professionals About Existing Programs

Integrate One Health Approach Into Indiana Conservation Work

Maximize the Functionality of Wetlands with Restoration

Prevent the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Plants

Prioritize Riparian Conservation in Programs

Promote Better Management Practices from Utility Companies

Promote Predictable Indiana DNR Funding for Land Protection

Promote Use of Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Remove Barriers to Using Native Plantings

Support Civic Engagement of K-12 Students in Conservation

Support Community Involvement in Local Decision Making

Support Management and Removal of Existing Invasives

Work with Key Actors to Reduce the Use of Neonicotinoids
  • How Opportunities Were Developed

    Through the SWAP process, representatives of a wide array of conservation, education, and business groups identified natural elements that were important to the Hoosiers they serve. These included habitats, species, ecological systems, and other conservation targets. However, much of the language used to discuss these targets overlapped, enabling the consolidation of many into a few. 28 opportunities were developed to help achieve some of the most desired conservation outcomes for the next 10 years.

  • Opportunities for Collaboration

    Approaching conservation can be overwhelming given the limited resources of an individual or organization. However, the SWAP was developed by a large group of partners from across the state - each with their own area of specialization. Not all opportunities in the SWAP will be achievable by any single group. However, collaboration is encouraged to pool resources and achieve a greater objective.

    The opportunities to help Indiana’s ecosystems and species of concern go beyond the 28 listed in this iteration of the SWAP. New collaborations and continued conversations will help develop more opportunities for conservation in Indiana. For help making connections with partners in Indiana, please reach out to DNR.

    For more information, contact us:
    SWAP@dnr.IN.gov
    317-234-8440