Welcome to the Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council!

Focused on Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties, The Quality of Life Council seeks to inspire regional leaders to take actions that improve the economy, the environment, and society for the benefit of current and future generations.

The Quality of Life Council was founded in 2000 by the six chancellors and presidents of Northwest Indiana's regional universities and colleges along with local environmental advocates, Lee Botts and Mark Reshkin. Over time, the Council has focused its energies on convening important regional conversations and issuing reports designed to set the agenda for sustainable growth in Northwest Indiana.

Enjoy browsing the Quality of Life Council website. Become familiar with our Indicators Report, which assesses the health and vitality of Northwest Indiana. Attend a quarterly meeting to keep abreast of important regional issues. Apply for membership to help shape the region's agenda. But most importantly, commit to do your part to make our region a healthy and sustainable place to live, work, learn, and play.

Mark A. Heckler
President, Valparaiso University
2010-11 Chair, Quality of Life Council