http://www.conservationminnesota.org/ Daily conservation news from across Minnesota. Latest from the Loon Commons http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=2532 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) nongame wildlife program is looking for volunteers in Lake and Cook counties in Northeast Minnesota to perform a one-day loon survey this summer. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=2530 White Bear Lake stands at 920.83 feet. That is 3 feet down from the average of 923.42 feet and only a foot short of the all-time low of 919/89 feet recorded on February 6, 1991. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=2529 It's been a hailstorm of hot dishes, Minnesota Nice, and the Mississippi ever since I landed in Minnesota for a summer job, and burning questions abound. Will I ever figure out what Minnesota&a http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=2527 Darby Nelson, president of the board of Conservation Minnesota and a member of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, describes the Council's most recent meeting, which focused on the future http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1766 http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1762 Daily conservation news from across Minnesota. Latest from the Loon Commons. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1763 I just had the best weekend, and I didn And we became closer as a unit because of it. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1761 Cities and homeowners who feared new rules would reduce their control over property and development are welcoming changes made in the critical-river-area measure signed by the governor last week. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1757 Latest from the Loon Commons http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1754 For thousands of years, the Twin Cities had a white-water rapids roaring through it, tumbling and roiling over and around enormous limestone chunks that still litter the Mississippi River's floor http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1749 Albert Lea Lake has been named one of the seven best opening-day walleye lakes in Minnesota. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1748 A new state law provides tougher penalties for all-terrain vehicle riders who damage wetlands. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1745 As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, is upon us. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1741 On Monday evening, with only 45 minutes remaining in the session, the Minnesota Senate completed the last legislative act necessary to approve more than $300 million in new projects dedicated to prote http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1739 For the second year in a row, Gov. Tim Pawlenty has vetoed a bill creating an industry-managed statewide paint stewardship and recycling program. The bill was designed to provide safe disposal and rec http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1738 Conservationist John Helland writes of provisions in the Clean Water, Land and Legacy bill that have received little media attention. Article 2 of the final outdoor and cultural resources legacy bill http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1735 Late Monday night the legislature made history by passing the Legacy funds bill by overwhelming margins. Money from the Outdoor Heritage, Clean Water, Parks and Trails and Arts funds is now allocated. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1733 After the eagle was released, it took a puzzling, twisting route. The bird headed south into Houston County, then up the Twin Cities and throughout the metropolitan area. Finally, after wandering arou http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1732 When you pair s Great Outdoors. http://www.conservationminnesota.org/newsroom/?ID=1724