Land Auction Oct. 25 – Prices Posted
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the sale of 23 parcels of land in northeastern Minnesota at a public auction scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, at noon (registration at 11:30 a.m.) at the Lake County Law Enforcement Center, Main Conference Room, 613 Third Ave., Two Harbors, MN. TheContinue Reading
Drought? But we finally have rain!
According to the DNR at the end of September, “Well-timed and placed rain led to moderately increased flows at several locations, yet drought conditions continue across much of the state.” To monitor drought conditions, see HERE. The DNR’s Division of Ecological and Water Resources now posts their weekly “Stream FlowContinue Reading
Friends of BWCA vs. Mining Industry: At Odds
The bill passed the house vote as of a few hours ago . . . According to the Duluth News Tribune: The bill … requires implementation of the act within 30 days of receiving requests. … it also reduces the amount of time, and limits the circumstances, under which anyoneContinue Reading
It’s Summer, It’s Hot — Water those Trees!
Per MPLS park & rec: [Established] Trees Need an Inch of Water Every Week — Trees are thirsty all the way through fall “Minneapolis’ boulevard trees still need an inch of water every week throughout the summer and fall. Extremely dry conditions followed the spring and early summer rainfall that drenchedContinue Reading
The Inspiration of Ted Parker, Ornithologist
August marks the 20th anniversary of the plane crash that killed Ted Parker, field ornithologist. He could identify over 4,000 species of birds by sound alone. Let his work inspire you and celebrate his life and contributions to ornithology with these resources: Listen to a National Public Radio tribute to TedContinue Reading