The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Northern Waters Land Trust, Leech Lake Association, and the Hugh C. Becker Foundation recently partnered to purchase 5.25 acres with 1,300 feet of undeveloped shoreline as an addition to the existing Miller’s …
In 2021, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources awarded a combined $2.6 million in grants to 43 communities across Minnesota to combat damage caused by emerald ash borer. The grants provide funding for tree inventories, management plans, ash removal …
During Take a Kid Fishing weekend (Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 12) Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger along. “Fishing together with kids is a fun way to spend time in the outdoors,” said Benji Kohn, …
Cleanup following a storm can be an overwhelming task for homeowners. If trees have been damaged, knowing which to save and which to remove can enhance people’s safety and the survival of remaining trees, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural …
The Environmental Quality Board and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invite the public to attend a June 15 event to celebrate and learn more about Minnesota pollinators. The free event, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spring Lake Park …
Nineteen people with a broad range of backgrounds are training as part of the 21st class of candidates to join the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as conservation officers. The candidates began at the Conservation Officer Academy at Camp Ripley …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Spring Lake, next to the city of Prior Lake in Scott County. The DNR confirmed a report of an adult zebra mussel found by Blue Water Science while conducting a curly- …
Beginning June 2, visitors with mobility disabilities can use an all-terrain track chair or an adaptive beach chair at six state parks throughout the state. The all-terrain track chairs enable visitors with mobility disabilities to explore non-accessible …
Minnesotans can learn from biologists and naturalists while helping scientists document species diversity at an upcoming BioBlitz event on Saturday, June 18 at Cedar Rock Scientific and Natural Area in Redwood County. The BioBlitz is a chance for the …
The weather forecast for Memorial Day looks idyllic, which will create busy waterways throughout the state. Given that, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters to keep safety in mind. So far this year, two people have died on the …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts. Minnesota is bear country, but people can peacefully share the outdoors with bears by paying …
With warmer weather and May being Arbor Month, now is a great time to plant a tree, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Minnesotans across the state can plant trees now to support resilient community forests into the future,” said …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through June 16 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet to address proposed restoration of a stretch of Gorman Creek in Wabasha County. The proposed project would stabilize stretches of …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through June 16 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposal to reduce erosion and improve stream connectivity in priority areas of the Kingsbury Creek and 68th Avenue West …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host webinars this summer for anyone interested in fishing, hunting, habitat, and the outdoors. Topics include fishing for smallmouth bass in rivers, foraging along the North Shore, harvesting wild rice, …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Lake Pulaski in the city of Buffalo, Wright County. A lake service-provider business reported finding a dead zebra mussel on equipment they were installing on a lake …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 90 wells in Aitkin County for use in the development of a Groundwater Atlas for the county. Selected well owners will be contacted by mail or phone to request permission to …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning visitors to the North Shore of hazardous conditions caused by recent storms. Many tributaries to Lake Superior are breaching trails, roads and bridges and have resulted in closures to portions of …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages cellphone users to download the mobile app MNTip ahead of the Minnesota Fishing Opener on May 14. MNTip helps anglers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts take an active role in protecting the …
A wild fox from Anoka County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. This is the first confirmed case of HPAI in a wild mammal in Minnesota. The University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory alerted the Minnesota Department of …
