Indiana’s Chain O’Lakes State Park Hosts Fall Photo Contest

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 09.05.13

Chain O’Lakes State Park is hosting its second annual amateur photography contest.

The theme for this year is to capture the “Essence of Autumn.” All entries must be photographs taken within the park boundaries this fall.

Entries will be accepted at the park office Sept. 7 through Oct. 23. Prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place photos in each age category.

An entry form with detailed contest rules is at stateparks.IN.gov/2987.htm.

Photographs will displayed in the historic Stanley Schoolhouse, Oct. 25-27.

Chain O’Lakes State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2987.htm) is at 2355 E. 75 South, Albion, 46701.

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."