Central Indiana Land Trust

GREENING THE CROSSROADS

What is Greening the Crossroads?

Greening the Crossroads is a science-based, landscape-scale strategic conservation vision for central Indiana. It was created with input from many stakeholders from throughout the region.

What is Green Infrastructure?

The definition of green infrastructure is: a strategically planned and managed network of natural lands and working landscapes that protects ecosystem functions and conservation values while providing associated benefits to human populations. This network is based upon natural elements in our environment - forests, rivers, wetlands, and grasslands, as well as trails, greenways, and agricultural lands. A balance of these elements provides a framework to maintain a sustainable, healthy ecosystem.

Benefits of Greening the Crossroads

Habitat for Plants, Fish, and Wildlife
Recreation and Quality of Life
Decreased Stormwater Runoff
Natural Resources Jobs
Improved Air Quality
Drinking Water Filtration

Greening the Crossroads Resources - Click on the links below to download these key resources for the plan:

Greening the Crossroads Plan

Greening the Crossroads Implementation

Greening the Crossroads GIS Methodology

To be a part of the effort, contact Cliff Chapman at 317.631.5263 or gtc@conservingindiana.org.

Thanks to the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust for their generous financial support and our partner The Conservation Fund. This project wouldn't have been possible without them.