Creeping bellflower is an invasive perennial plant that outcompetes other species and requires dedicated removal efforts. It's been thriving lately as it survived the drought and loves the rain.
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Tree species at the southern edge of their current range will face increasing climate stress, and hardwoods not currently seen in Minnesota may slowly take their place.
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Cindy Gackle is a perfect example of how you don’t have to know everything or dedicate all your time to a cause. As long as you are committed, you can still make an impact.
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When spruce budworm eats the buds of a tree, the tree becomes stressed. While trees often can withstand this stress, the risk of tree death increases when a drought occurs in addition to spruce budworm feeding.
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Heidi Roop will support President Biden’s climate agenda by helping deliver federal climate-related data, tools, resources and services to help the nation manage climate risks and implement solutions.
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The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) honored six leaders in climate adaptation from across the state, recognizing exceptional achievements in agriculture, community organizing, social justice and the arts.
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The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) recently launched an interactive online tool that offers highly localized future climate information for Minnesota.
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Imagine a future in which introducing fungi to a site helps control buckthorn and keeps these aggressive and ecosystem-altering plants in check. Researchers and funders are hoping to make this dream a reality.
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Flexible volunteer opportunities allow Raney to tailor his service around his schedule and make contributing to citizen science a regular activity.
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Parts of the country are set to see the emergence of high numbers of cicadas. What’s all the buzz about, and should Minnesotans be investing in earplugs?