Indiana Seeks Public Input on Statewide Water Management Plan

State hosting workshops across Indiana to gather feedback on new water inventory and management platform.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will host a series of public workshops across the state to gather input on a new statewide water inventory and management plan. The workshops aim to support the development of a framework for regional water planning and the creation of an online data platform. Indiana residents can also provide feedback on the management plan by emailing the Natural Resources division.

Why it matters

Indiana's water resources are critical for the state's economy, environment, and residents. This statewide planning effort seeks to improve water monitoring, data management, and regional coordination to ensure sustainable water supplies for the future.

The details

The workshops will cover enhancing Indiana's water monitoring networks and building an online management platform for water data. State officials have invited a range of stakeholders including local officials, economic development groups, utilities, homeowners, and conservation groups to participate.

  • The first three in-person workshops will be held this month from 1-4 p.m. on February 16, February 24, and February 26.
  • Two additional in-person workshops will be held in April on April 7 and April 16.
  • The final in-person workshop will be held on May 12 from 1-4 p.m.
  • A virtual workshop will be held in May at a time to be determined.

The players

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The state agency hosting the public workshops and developing the statewide water management plan.

Gov. Mike Braun

Signed an executive order in 2025 to develop the statewide water inventory and management plan.

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What’s next

The state will use the feedback gathered at the workshops to finalize the framework for the statewide water management plan.

The takeaway

This public input process demonstrates Indiana's commitment to proactively managing its water resources through improved data, coordination, and regional planning efforts to ensure the state's long-term water security.