Indiana’s Water Supply and Economic Development

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Water Policy and Planning in Indiana: A 10-Year Update

An update on the original study that offers guidance in helping Hoosier planners maintain this imperative resource for the future.

Press Release
Full Study
Executive Summary
Presentation by Researcher Jack Wittman of INTERA 
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Water Policy and Planning in Indiana

2014 Report

A six-month study on water resources in Indiana was released on August 8, 2014. While Indiana currently has abundant supplies compared to many areas of the country, the state ranks first in the United States in the percentage of its economy that depends on water. Proper management and a long-term plan are needed to ensure adequate fresh water for citizens and businesses in the future.

Full Study (high-res version here; 4 MB)
Executive Summary
Video (1 minute, 20 seconds)
Statewide Map of Generalized Groundwater Availability

Water Usage and Resource Maps by County