West Terre Haute, In. – Department of Natural Resources has applied for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification in order to reestablish wetlands on 69 acres of DNR property west of the Fairview Avenue and Barnhart Road north east of West Terre Haute. The wetlands will be restored through processes involving re-establishment, rehabilitation and enhancement. The project known as The McClain Mitigation Project to restore wetlands on DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife property in Vigo County has been proposed by the Indiana Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program. The proposed project will provide water quality benefits to the residents of Vigo County and the Middle Wabash Service Area through increased groundwater filtration, flood protection and support of biodiversity. Public comment on the project is encouraged. The Phone number and email address is located on our we site with this story.

To comment call 317-671-6698 or email EVWhite@idem.gov. Correspondence should include IDEM’s project number, which is 2025-373-84-EJW-WQC.