Moose, invasive species, prairie birds, tourism, mining, and timber sales all make the list. For the complete read, click HERE. To explore specific goals by subtopic, see HERE.   Recap of four key areas of focus: 1. Conservation: “The cumulative effects of land use change, invasive species spread, pollution andContinue Reading

Based on a study that began in 2012, the MPCA has released draft recommendations for protecting wild rice from excess sulfate. The MPCA’s news release, HERE. A report on the study’s findings, including maps, published documents, contacts (for further questions/comments), etc., is available HERE.   More Discussion The Star Tribune’sContinue Reading

Wildland Conservation and Local Economies Apr 17, 2012 at 11:00 am Macalester Economic Department; Carnegie Hall, Room 304 In this lecture by Spencer Phillips, a natural resource economist who has been with The Wilderness Society’s scientific team since 1992, we will present concepts surrounding the economic value of wildlands, discussContinue Reading