The reintroduction team assumed most of the population would settle in the southern third of Indiana, where large reservoirs and river systems create ample habitat.
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Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Warmer temperatures increase evaporation, drying out rivers, reservoirs, soil and vegetation, and speeding up Earth’s water cycle as more water goes back into the air for precipitation.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood This 423-acre park protects a long, forested stretch of the Verde River bolstered by three shaded lagoons.
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Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Its overwater villas, cerulean lagoons, and barefoot butlers have become synonymous with the tropical island fantasy, and last year, an all-time high of 2 million visitors touched down on its sugar-white sands.
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