Tribal leaders and firefighters from a dozen agencies gathered at the eastern end of Minnesota Point in early October to “carry fire” to a fire-dependent ecosystem that hasn’t seen a controlled burn for more than one hundred years.
Mineral exploration and mining interest are on the rise in Tribal Ceded Territory
An increase in mineral exploration coincides with some stalled projects in Tribal Ceded Territories.
Yet another delay in enforcing sulfate limits on wild rice waters
Struggle over Minnesota’s wildlife lands
“We couldn’t understand why the DNR was doing it this way except that they were being unduly influenced by the timber industry.”
Pollution in farm country
We face challenges addressing deeply entrenched pollution problems in farm country.
Trump cuts jeopardize work of key Minnesota research lab
EPA facility in Duluth has helped protect human health.
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.
An update on evolving stories
Time to rededicate our support for the environment
Voters can opt to continue lottery funding for the environment in November.
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