Auburn Honors Late Councilman Mike Walter with Wetland Dedication Ceremony

The City of Auburn, Indiana, will name a local wetland after the late Councilman Robert Michael (Mike) Walter. The dedication ceremony is planned for 11 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the wetlands located at the intersection of Touring and Rohm Drive. Walter, who died in January 2023, was a committed environmental advocate and served on the Auburn Common Council for many years.

Mike Walter is remembered for his significant contributions to environmental conservation in Auburn, especially his work on the 'A Model Wetlands Ordinance for Indiana Communities.' Authored by Walter in 1990 and adopted by the council, this ordinance still impacts local environmental policies today. He was known for his motto, 'Plant Trees, Save Wetlands.'

Walter's political career included serving on the Auburn Common Council from 1992 to 1999 and from 2003 until his death in 2023. He also ran for mayor in 1999 but was not elected. However, he continued his commitment to public service.

Walter graduated from Auburn High School in 1965 and earned a government degree from Indiana University in 1969. His education and career were marked by a dedication to public service and environmental protection.

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