Indiana Bat state-wide conservation bank

Indiana bats, a federally endangered species, depend on specific habitats for feeding, staging before hibernation, and preparation for spring migration. These bats roost under the peeling bark of trees like shag bark hickories or in snags (dead trees) and forage along corridors provided by streams. 

The site provides critical summer and roosting habitat, while its network of perennial, intermittent, and ephemeral streams offers vital foraging corridors. This comprehensive approach ensures that the bats have the resources they need throughout their seasonal cycles.

This groundbreaking project, created in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, marks the first in the country to generate credits to offset environmental impacts on the species. By combining restoration and conservation of swarming habitats, the bank supports both immediate and long-term population needs for the Indiana bat.