Busseron Creek to offer prime spot for outdoor recreation, support for national security interests

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently closed on the acquisition of 3,950 acres of forests, marshland, and upland habitat in Sullivan County that will be known as Busseron Creek Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA).

The permanently conserved land, once part of the former Minnehaha FWA, was acquired through a collaboration with the Conservation Law Center and its Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape initiative, and The Conservation Fund.

Additional project support came from The Nature Conservancy in Indiana.

"Powered by partnerships, the permanent protection of Busseron Creek Fish & Wildlife Area is a win for conservation and a win for Indiana, returning nearly 4,000 acres of land for all Hoosiers to enjoy," said Dan Bortner, DNR director.

"Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, or viewing Indiana's magnificent wildlife, we look forward to welcoming Hoosiers and visitors alike to Busseron Creek when the property opens to the public in 2025."

More information about Busseron Creek FWA and the land's history is available, and video can be accessed on the DNR YouTube channel.