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Indiana’s water is among the dirtiest. New federal money could help
Indiana has the unfortunate distinction of having the dirtiest waterways in the U.S., according to a 2022 report, but a bipartisan effort is now aiming to turn that tide. U.S. Sen. Todd Young, along with U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill Feb. 10 to restore the Ohio River basin. The measure builds on U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin’s 2025
Verde River Watershed Report Card
The inaugural Verde River Watershed Report Card was published in 2020 to provide a transparent assessment of watershed health and is updated every five years. Friends of the Verde River has now released the 2025 Verde River Watershed Report Card, incorporating updated data and refined indicators to evaluate conditions across the watershed.


