Green Business Initiative

Hannum, Wagle & Cline Engineering recently became a member of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce's Green Business Initiative. Members of the Green Business Initiative pledge to continually work toward environmentally safe and sustainable business practices and operations to ensure that the greater Indianapolis region is environmentally healthy and viable. Members also pledge to meet all existing federal, state and local environment regulations. HWC participates in office recycling, waste prevention, and energy conservation.

Michael Cline recognized for his leadership toward a more Sustainable Indiana

On Thursday, June 5, 2008, the Indiana Finance Authority's Environmental Programs (the Indiana Brownfields Program and the State Revolving Fund Loan Programs) hosted the first IFA Sustainability Workshop in Indianapolis.  The Workshop was a great success with more than 150 in attendance. Michael Cline, P.E., DEE, Vice President with Hannum Wagle & Cline Engineering, participated in a panel discussion regarding the provision of financial incentives for Sustainable Indiana Water and Sewer Projects.

Bill Harkins of the Indiana State Revolving Loan Fund thanked Mike for this participation: "On behalf of the Indiana Finance Authority, I would like to thank you for speaking at our Sustainability Workshop and helping us to develop the Incentive Checklist.  Your description of the Incentive Checklist nicely summarized the day’s events and set a good tone as we wound down the workshop. The IFA recognizes the efforts you, your firm and ACEC have made as we together encourage sustainability throughout the State;  and we look forward to its continued implementation. Our programs would not find ourselves on the forefront of this movement without your personal effort, and for this, we thank you."

For more information about this program or about how HWC can assist you, please contact Michael Cline at (317) 347-3663.

Green Day for Greenways in Indiana

Governor Mitch Daniels announced on May 20 that an additional $19 million has been allocated by his administration for the development of trails and greenways in Indiana.  Ron Carter, Greenways Foundation executive director has noted, "This is an exciting and historic announcement for all of us who are involved in and dedicated to the expansion of Indiana's trail system. I am really pleased with the announcement. Never before has there been this much positive movement for the establishment of linear parks in Indiana." The news release from the Governor's office follows.

HWC is designing the Greenfield Pennsy Trail Western Extension Trail Project is a 2.7 mile long trail beginning at the existing Pennsy Trail Center Street trailhead and following the former Penn Central Railroad right-of-way to County Road 150W. The Pennsy Trail Western Extension will consist primarily of an accessible asphalt trail, landscaping, signage, and trail amenities. The trail will be 12-feet wide with 2-foot stone shoulders where space permits. Landscaping will include grass seeding along the trail, and shrubs, grasses, and flowers at key points along the corridor. Trail amenities will include at least benches, trash cans, railings, and bike racks.

For more information on greenways, visit http://www.indianatrails.org/news.htm.

Green Communities Initiative Sponsor

Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) has embarked upon a Green Communities Initiatives for the collective purposes of improving awareness about "green" options and how to implement them, promoting municipal efforts through a peer recognition/awards program, and awarding the most aggressive green program. HWC is a sponsor for this initiative. To learn more about the Green Communities Initiative, visit IACT's website at http://www.citiesandtowns.org.

Vincennes Sun Commercial Online

HWC was hired by City of Vincennes to redesign a walking trail along the Wabash River: http://www.suncommercial.com/
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Saturn of Terre Haute

HWC was selected for the design work of a new 5,000 square foot building for Saturn of Terre Haute. Click here to read the Press Release.

ACEC Environment and Energy Committee

Michael Cline has been appointed Chair of the 2008-2009 ACEC Environment and Energy Committee. Michael has served on this national committee since he was first appointed in 1999.

American Academy of Environmental Engineering

Michael Cline was named as a chairperson of the National Environmental Business Committee for 2008-2009.
Congratulations Michael!

Water Supply and Wastewater Committee

Michael Cline was appointed to serve as a member of the Water Supply and Wastewater Committee for a three-year term beginning January 2008. Congratulations!