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The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership hosts the awards each spring to celebrate and accelerate environmental stewardship across the state.
After taking the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Detectors Core Course, McCormick constructed monitoring rakes for herself and for the lake association, bringing what she learned back to others in the group.
Dedicated University of Minnesota Extension Master Naturalist and Master Gardener volunteers have worked to keep the Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center open on weekends, in addition to providing ongoing improvements and restorations to the site in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
New checklists help residents protect their homes with science-based steps tailored to major climate and weather threats: wind and hail, flooding, extreme heat, wildfire, and snow and ice.
April is Native Plant Month, but climate change may be reshaping what “native” means.
Professionals are working on existing populations to keep lesser celandine at bay in Minnesota. Community members are encouraged to report any new sightings.
Minnesota’s natural landscapes face growing pressure, but the good news is that everyone can play a role in caretaking.
Knowing your native plant community helps you understand how your woodland functions and what management approaches are most likely to succeed.
Climate information is required by the state before many projects can get underway.
There’s a silver lining to this arctic blast: emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae overwintering in ash trees may die in high numbers.