Scientists have identified hundreds of inter-connected human activities that could be causing population declines.
Measuring the woods
Foresters use technology and site visits to better understand Minnesota woodlands.
Omashkooz may soon join us in northeastern Minnesota
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to return elk to northeastern Minnesota. The majestic animals once ranged the forests and prairies of the state.
The current plan is to capture 100-150 animals from the remnant herds in northwestern Minnesota over five to ten years and move them to the Fond du Lac Reservation in Carlton and southern St. Louis counties. The tribe and the state want to restore a climate-hardy, native species on or near their historical range.
Time to rededicate our support for the environment
Voters can opt to continue lottery funding for the environment in November.
Invasive carp are surging in the Mississippi River. Will people and pets eat them?
Researchers are looking for ways to make invasive Asian carp more palatable for humans, or for dogs.
Invasive plants: a worthwhile fight
Battling invasive plants can be a lot of work, but when you think about how much the earth gives us, it seems the least we can do.
Can we transform recycling?
Recycling can be confusing. Several bills in the Minnesota legislature this year are designed to make it easier for us and more comprehensive. They would flip the current pattern and make producers take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products.
Finding new ways to assert treaty rights and protect the environment
White Earth attorney Frank Bibeau is coming up with new ways to protect the environment by asserting tribal rights.
Climate disruption: what are we in for?
We are all noticing changes in the climate. What can we expect in Minnesota?
