Town of Chesterton Storm Water Quality Program

03/11/2021

Celebrate the planet and learn about sustainability and environmental stewardship. Some exciting Earth Day activities are made available through the Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction. Recycle Porter County

10/27/2020

Middle and high school students and teachers, let your creativity flow! Trash 2 Treasure Reuse Contest, sponsored by Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction. This is a contest of student's reused and recycled art and craft projects. All virtual entry and voting. For more information visit https://www.portercountyrecycling.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168
Recognizing America Recycles Day.

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11/18/2019

Jennifer Gadzala, MS4 Coordinator, had a great Saturday morning teaching on the subject of water quality to the students of the fall class for the Indiana Master Naturalist Program. The class is a hosted and organized through a wonderful partnership between the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy and the Indiana Dunes State Park.

09/09/2019

We are looking for volunteers for the next brush and tree cleanup at Coffee Creek Park (off Morgan Ave). This project, funded by the Town of Chesterton and a NIPSCO Environmental Action Grant, is for the clearing of trees and brush all around the park to open up the view and enhance recreational use. The Town will provide gloves, clippers and saws, but feel free to bring your own. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers.

06/22/2018

06/12/2018

We still have spaces open for the Kids Fishing Derby. We will have guides on site available to provide instruction and assist throughout the event. There will be prizes for the biggest fish, games for after the derby, and a hotdog lunch. All fishing equipment and bait will be provided. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling the Town of Porter Park Department Director at 219-921-1687 or email at [email protected].

05/30/2018

05/02/2018

Old chemicals and used tires can be brought to the first collection of household hazardous waste on Saturday, May 12th. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Porter County Expo Center/Fair Grounds, 215E Division Rd., Valparaiso. Attendees should enter Gate 3. For more information go to

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average household disposes of one pound of hazardous waste each year. “Household hazardous waste” or “HHW” are unwanted products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients that require special care upon disposal. Ex...

03/27/2018

An excellent new video released by Purdue University. You may recognize some of the local faces featured throughout!!

Both agricultural land use and urban development contribute watershed contamination, and stress water resources. Tension between urban needs and rural land u...

03/27/2018

It's Spring and it's time to clean up the winter collection of your pet's waste from the yard. Pet waste left on the ground gets washed into storm conveyances during rain and flows to your local waterway without being treated. Pet waste left in the yard can lead to illness, not only to you but to your pet!

Remember to Scoop the P**p when walking your pets as well.

10/03/2017

The last Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is this Saturday at the Porter County Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, 9am-2pm. For more information on the types of waste accepted at this event:

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average household disposes of one pound of hazardous waste each year. “Household hazardous waste” or “HHW” are unwanted products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients that require special care upon disposal. Examples o...

09/18/2017

Chesterton Town Council proclaims September 18th - 22nd as SEPTIC SMART WEEK. For more information about proper septic system care go to

The web site provides guidance and technical assistance for homeowners, government officials, industry professionals, and EPA partners about how to properly develop and manage individual onsite and community cluster systems that treat domestic wastewater.