MICHIGAN CITY, IN — Save the Dunes has received a $625,000 grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF) to support the Indiana Dunes National Park in deploying sensors and data systems that provide real-time, predictive parking availability for beach parking lots and improve the visitor experience. This multi-channel approach will support more equitable access while strengthening long-term, region-wide coordination of visitor traffic across the Indiana Dunes. “This is one of several major initiatives we are leading this year to deepen our support of Indiana Dunes National Park. We are grateful to the National Park Foundation and Save the Dunes for investing in an innovative solution that will benefit both the park and our surrounding communities,” said Indiana Dunes National Park Acting Superintendent Leo Lestino. As an official partner of Indiana Dunes National Park, we work to advance shared goals in land preservation, habitat restoration, and public access — ensuring the dunes are protected for future generations to enjoy.