The Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission was created in 1980 by the Indiana General Assembly to serve as the required local sponsor for the Little Calumet River, Indiana Flood Control and Recreation Project. The Federal project, which was authorized for construction in the 1986 Water Resources Development Act, is designed to provide structural flood protection up to the 200-year level along the main channel of the Little Calumet River from the Illinois State Line to Martin Luther King Drive in Gary.
Advisory Board Meeting Nov 6th 2025
No Hunting Allowed
There will be No Hunting Allowed along the Little Calumet River until further notice. This decision was based on several factors and some of those factors were out of our control.
The city of Gary, Nipsco, and the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission respectfully ask that nobody trespass on their properties for purposes of hunting. In order to ensure everyone is abiding by our decision we will have security patrolling our property during hunting season. We apologize for any inconvenience as we know this has become a popular place.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Projects:
Bridge #143 on Kennedy Ave Over Little Cal River Hammond & Highland, IN
Sealed bids will be received at the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission, 9410 Calumet Avenue, Suite 404, Munster, Indiana 46321 until 3:00 PM (local time) on January 21, 2026. All proposals will then be publicly opened and read aloud at the Commission meeting at 6:00 PM on January 21, 2026. more info...
Optimist Lake Improvements Project
Optimist Lake Improvements project.
Sealed bids are invited and may be delivered or forwarded by mail or other courier services addressed to the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission, Attention: Dan Repay, 9410 Calumet Ave, Suite 404, Munster, IN 46321 by Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM (local time). more info...
US 41 Stormwater Lift Station Improvements and Gatewell Structure Replacement Project
Separate sealed Bids for the construction of the US 41 Stormwater Lift Station Improvements and Gatewell Structure Replacement Project will be received by the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission at the LCRBDC Office, located at 9410 Calumet Avenue, Suite 404, Munster, IN 46321 until 12:00 PM (local time) on February 18, 2026. more info...
Town of Schererville - 11/19/25