Ind. Code § 13-12-3-1 : ENVIRONMENT — GENERAL PROVISIONS — ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY —12-3-1 - Purpose TEXT PDF The purpose of this title is: (1) to provide for evolving policies for comprehensive environmental development and control on a statewide basis; (2) to unify, coordinate, and implement programs to provide for the most beneficial use of the resources of Indiana; and (3) to preserve, protect, and enhance the quality of the environment so that, to the extent possible, future generations will be ensured clean air, clean water, and a healthful environment. IC 13-12-3-1 Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-1-1(a). As added by P.L. 1-1996, SEC.2.