Eyeing the saving of Briar East Woods

Considering saving Briar East Woods is a journey in understanding the value of urban wild spaces.

By  Dale Bowman

  Dec 29, 2024

4,000-Year-Old Forest Under Threat by Hammond Mayor — Just Transition NWI
Jan 7: Written By Mike Santos

https://www.jtnwi.org/news/4000-year-old-forest-under-threat-by-hammond-mayor

INDOT: Governors Parkway Railroad Overpass in Hammond, IN

https://www.in.gov/indot/about-indot/central-office/welcome-to-the-laporte-district/governors-parkway-railroad-overpass-in-hammond,-in
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Bridge project would end train delays but threaten 4,000-year-old dunes and woods in Hessville
Joseph S. Pete: Oct 29, 2021

https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/bridge-project-would-end-train-delays-but-threaten-4-000-year-old-dunes-and-woods/article_cb7c7e97-4747-5292-949c-630828018a43.html

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Hammond full steam ahead on railroad bridge; environmental concerns persist
Molly DeVore: Dec 10, 2021

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/hammond-full-steam-ahead-on-railroad-bridge-environmental-concerns-persist/article_284abb24-89af-5afc-895e-0256fe6a985b.html

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Local environmentalists continue fight against train bridge planned for Hammond
Molly DeVore: Dec 16, 2022

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/local-environmentalists-continue-fight-against-train-bridge-planned-for-hammond/article_7c6961a6-0f47-588b-ba36-1d3a816ff2ac.html

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Battle over Hammond train bridge continues
Molly DeVore: Jan 5, 2023

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/battle-over-hammond-train-bridge-continues/article_1ef4fcb7-f1b4-5092-b463-b41cc9766d11.html

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'No solution at all': INDOT hosts public hearing on Hammond train bridge
Molly DeVore: Apr 28, 2023

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/no-solution-at-all-indot-hosts-public-hearing-on-hammond-train-bridge/article_c94a220a-e4ff-11ed-b086-f3c18a778a37.html

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Federal grants will aid rail crossing projects in Hammond, Gary, Schererville
Times Staff: Jun 5, 2023

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/federal-grants-will-aid-rail-crossing-projects-in-hammond-gary-schererville/article_7a9aec88-03aa-11ee-b14e-6b44cb5f75d8.html#tracking-source=article-related-bottom

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Hammond seeking state aid after devastating flood
Molly DeVore: Oct 4, 2023

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/hammond-flood-holcomb-calumet-city-hessville/article_d9bd9a64-62c6-11ee-8d5a-4743bfc50a73.html

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Hessville train bridge project evolves as public criticism continues

Molly DeVore: Nov 15, 2023

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/hessville-train-bridge-project-evolves-as-public-criticism-continues/article_98b41b8a-8317-11ee-9b64-db0896e37a26.html

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https://www.propublica.org/article/trains-crossing-blocked-kids-norfolk-southern

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Documentary to spotlight effort to save Briar East Woods

Joseph S. Pete: Nov 4, 2024

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/documentary-to-spotlight-effort-to-save-briar-east-woods/article_83f16376-9af2-11ef-b8e9-87083c3fa7ea.html

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Save the Briar East Woods' to screen at Grindhouse Cafe
Joseph S. Pete: Dec 4, 2024

https://www.nwitimes.com/life-entertainment/local/save-the-briar-east-woods-to-screen-at-grindhouse-cafe/article_2872063c-b207-11ef-87f0-334e0c594251.html