The Attica Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Western Indiana Community Foundation, is proud to support the permanent protection of 78.15 acres of Wabash River floodplain in eastern Fountain County through a $10,000 grant awarded to NICHES Land Trust. The property will be preserved for conservation, recreation, and educational use.
The property includes more than two-thirds of a mile of river frontage and features mature oak and hickory woodlands, restored grasslands, and diverse native habitats that support pollinators and wildlife. Former agricultural fields are being restored with young oaks and native prairie plants, while remnant woodlands provide shelter for birds and other species. The historic Wabash and Erie Canal also runs through the property, adding cultural and historical significance to the site.
Located within Fountain County along a critical stretch of the Wabash River, the property is part of an important wildlife corridor and represents a high-priority conservation area. The protected land will be open to the public at no cost and will work closely alongside the Wabash River Blueway, a regional effort to connect communities to the river through recreation and stewardship.
“NICHES is deeply grateful for the partnership with the Attica and Western Indiana Community Foundations to protect this beautiful and significant land for future generations,” said Shannon Stanis, Executive Director of NICHES Land Trust. “This nature preserve will serve as a wildlife refuge and a source of inspiration for Attica and the surrounding area. Caring for the land is both a great responsibility and an honor, and we look forward to providing high-quality stewardship of these habitats for years to come.”
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Western Indiana Community Foundation is a not-for-profit public charity established in 1990 to serve donors, award grants and scholarships, and provide leadership to improve all of Fountain and Vermillion County, Indiana.
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