“Talk” to Indiana ATV Expert on Facebook, April 3

Facebook followers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources can “talk” online about ATVs with Carmen Jackson, state and community outdoor recreation planner, on Wednesday, April 3, from 2-3 p.m. EDT, on the DNR’s Facebook wall.

Jackson will talk about the DNR’s two ORV (off-road vehicle) properties that are available for public use—Redbird and Interlake. She also will discuss the safe and legal operation of ATVs. Participants are invited to join the conversation and bring any questions that they would like answered.

Future topics, instructions on how to join a conversation on Facebook, and commenting guidelines are posted at dnr.IN.gov/7315.htm.

To join a chat, go to the DNR’s Facebook wall, facebook.com/INdnr, and click “like” (if you are not already a “friend”).

You may begin typing in questions during the time slot. The DNR expert will answer questions as time allows.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."