FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) made the following statement on the Whitewater Canal Historic Site receiving $14,460,000 in funding:
STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2026) – "I am pleased to see the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site receive over $14 million in combined funding approved by the Indiana State Budget Committee to repair and rehabilitate the area.
"I have spent the past several years working hard with residents, community leaders and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites to address concerns facing the site. With this funding, many upgrades to the Whitewater Canal will be made, including stabilizing historic structures, rehabilitating the canal bed and more.
"This is not just a win for the community of Metamora, this is a win for our whole state, as it means this important part of our state's history will be preserved for years to come."
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State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) represents Senate District 42, which includes
Decatur, Fayette, Ripley and Rush counties, and portions of Franklin, Jennings and Shelby counties.
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Contact: Elijah Roberson, Press Secretary
Elijah.Roberson@iga.in.gov
317-232-9498
