MISSION

To promote the conservation,  sound management, and sustainable use of Indiana's wildlife  and wildlife habitat  through education, advocacy, and action.

The Indiana Wildlife Federation has played a part in conserving Indiana's natural resources for over half a century. As the nonprofit, grass-roots affiliate of the  National Wildlife Federation*, IWF works to promote the wise use of our renewable resources through educational programs like  National Wildlife Week and the Backyard Wildlife Habitat.

The Indiana Wildlife Federation works with state agencies and other similar organizations to monitor Indiana's wildlife and habitats, including Hoosier lakes and rivers, air, and soil. We pay particular attention to legislation that affects Indiana's sportsmen and women, wildlife watchers, and conservationists, and of course our state's wildlife and wildlife habitat. 

As our organization grows, we are involved in national issues that affect Indiana's resources, too. As the state affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation, we utilize the resource of program staff that works directly on national issues such as "Clean the Rain,” which promotes reducing mercury contamination in our air and subsequently our water resources. As fish consumption advisories increase across the U.S., this campaign serves as an important tool for the Indiana Wildlife Federation to increase awareness about mercury contamination in Indiana's lakes and rivers.

The Indiana Wildlife Federation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing all parts of the state. Our diverse membership consists of local conservation organizations, individuals, corporations, and businesses. People like you, who care about our environment for future generations of Hoosiers, comprise the membership of the Indiana Wildlife Federation.

Every year, the Indiana General Assembly passes laws that can have a profound effect on our natural resources, wildlife, and outdoor recreation activities. In many cases, the Indiana Wildlife Federation helps make lawmakers aware of the positive and negative effects of legislation they hope to enact. We participate in the Natural Resources Legislative Summer Study Committee Meetings and testify before the House and Senate subcommittees on bills that impact our wildlife and wildlife habitat in Indiana. You too can participate in this process by contacting your state and national legislators on issues directly affecting our environment, wildlife, and us.