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This resolution, a Senate Resolution from Indiana, recognizes the Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape Partnership for its work in preserving land for agricultural, military, and recreational purposes. The resolution acknowledges that Indiana's landowners and rural communities have long supported the state's economy through farming and forestry, and that Southern Indiana is home to crucial military installations like Naval Support Activity Crane. It highlights the economic contributions of both agriculture and military bases to Indiana. The resolution explains that the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, established in 2013 by the U.S. Departments of Defense, Agriculture, and the Interior, aims to protect areas vital for military readiness while also supporting local economies and conserving natural resources. In 2022, a significant portion of Southern Indiana was designated as a sentinel landscape, and the partnership has since worked with various organizations to conserve open spaces. The resolution specifically commends the partnership for a recent initiative that permanently protected nearly 4,000 acres near the Lake Glendora Test Facility, creating the Busseron Creek Fish & Wildlife Area. Finally, it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of this resolution to the partnership and relevant state officials.

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/resolutions/senate/simple/34/details