The Town of Ferdinand was honored on Tuesday in Plainfield as a recipient the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.  Ferdinand was one of only eight recipients of the award, and one of two to earn the distinction for its efforts in “Greening the Government”.

The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is meant to honor exemplary projects that demonstrate significant, measurable results.  The projects must be a front-runner in innovation and comprehensive in nature.  The award is sponsored by the Governor’s Office, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of Energy Development, the Indiana Department of Administration, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Oil and Gas, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a salt water injection well spill that occurred late Wednesday night about two miles west of State Road 61, south of 900 South and east of 150 West in rural Pike County.  Here's the information we received from the DNR:

Indiana Community Tree Steward Training, a two-day workshop, is planned for September 18 and 19 at VU-Jasper.

It's described as "a strong introduction to Trees and Urban forestry from the ground up".

This program is beneficial for individuals interested in expanding their tree  knowledge as well as community staff in charge of  planting, managing, maintaining, and designing spaces with public trees and a good resource for Tree, Beautification, and Downtown Commissions and Advisory Boards.