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At Conservation Minnesota, we work to protect the people and places you love. We do this by providing you with useful information and by working to solve the conservation problems that are most important to you. Over the past couple … Continue reading
Communities throughout the state can attest to the economic boost state trails provide. One of the statewide impacts of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment is the expansion of our state’s vibrant trail system to more cities and towns. … Continue reading
When Bill Halverstadt was just seven years old, he nearly lost his life to scarlet fever. That experience taught him what a complex world it was he was living in. He emerged asking himself, “How can I help?”. Since then, … Continue reading
Recycling is a more than $8 billion industry in Minnesota with more than 200 companies and 37,000 related jobs. As impressive as that may sound, the fact is we are still recycling less than half of what is possible. The … Continue reading
From Split Rock Lighthouse and Itasca State Park in the north, to Pipestone National Monument and the Root River Trail in the south, Minnesota is brimming with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Now there is a handy way to share your favorites and to find outstanding outdoor opportunities you may have overlooked. Continue reading
What makes Conservation Minnesota unique? It’s you. You make Conservation Minnesota uniquely effective by helping us choose and solve the conservation priorities that are most important to Minnesotans. Today, your biggest opportunity to help shape and guide our work is just around the corner. Continue reading
The Bauer’s have been growing berries since taking over the family farm from Nancy’s parents. Today Bauer Berry Farm in Champlin, Minnesota uses minimal tillage and irrigation water when possible as well as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods. Not taking resources for granted is just one reason why they support the work of Conservation Minnesota. Continue reading
In September, after an exhaustive search, the Tonka Beer Company and Save-Our-Lakes Foundation chose Conservation Minnesota and the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center as the organizations to receive funding. “Conservation Minnesota… offered the expertise and infrastructure to make a difference.” said Jason Landstrom, Tonka Beer Co-Founder. Continue reading
This summer marks the kick-off of Mining Truth, an initiative encouraging Minnesotans to learn more about sulfide mining. Mining Truth is a coalition led by Conservation Minnesota, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy … Continue reading
Two nonprofits devoted to protection of our state’s lakes, rivers and natural resources, are now one organization as Minnesota Waters, with its strong network of lakes associations, river stewardship groups, and a statewide membership, became part of Conservation Minnesota this … Continue reading
Meet Dave Dempsey. He is the author of several books on environmental topics and has worked on environmental issues both inside and outside of government for almost thirty years. CM: How did you become so passionate about conservation and the … Continue reading
Well, campaign season is upon us. While most of us won’t meet the presidential candidates, people running for local offices will be knocking on our doors and calling us to ask for our votes. It’s a good time to ask … Continue reading
Events at the State Capitol can affect us all. Good decisions, like passing the Legacy Amendment and our Renewable Energy Standard, can improve our lives while protecting the people and places we love. But poor decisions in St. Paul can wipe out years of hard work overnight. Continue reading
Life is busy. It’s hard to follow your legislators’ decisions to know if they are protecting the Minnesota you love. Until now! Continue reading
Meet Kristin Eggerling. She is the mother of two, a freelance writer in northwestern Minnesota, and a longtime friend of Conservation Minnesota. Continue reading
“Never was there a more tiresome voyage made than this . . . We continue to grope our way.” Father Michel Guignas, August 1727 Jesuit priest Michel Guignas penned these words early on in the historic French expedition to the Dakota … Continue reading
Edina High School students collect more than 10,000 beverage containers and receive a check for 10 cents per container from Conservation Minnesota Voter Center. Continue reading
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