Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 7, 2025 - 16:35 GMT

Support Minnesota’s forests by collecting black spruce and jack pine cones this winter (published January 7, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Forest Nursery is seeking individuals to collect black spruce and jack pine cones this winter. These seeds are vital for reforesting thousands of acres each year, but the number of collectors has declined …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 16:35 GMT

DNR releases Dodge County groundwater atlas; announces public workshop (published January 7, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has published the Groundwater Atlas of Dodge County. It covers groundwater flow, groundwater chemistry and the pollution sensitivity of aquifers, expanding on the geologic atlas previously produced by the …

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Published on January 3, 2025 - 18:19 GMT

Minnesota DNR looking to fill 200 paid summer internships (published January 3, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships. DNR summer interns receive valuable training, develop key skills and …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

Walk, snowshoe or ski by candlelight at Minnesota state parks and trails this winter (published December 26, 2024)

Each winter, candlelight events at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails encourage people to get outdoors and warm up to winter. The events feature trails lit up at night with candles, lanterns and other luminaries. Depending on the location …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

Join walkers across the country during a First Day Hike at a state park (published December 23, 2024)

First Day Hikes will take place at 10 Minnesota state parks on Wednesday, Jan. 1, as part of a nationwide effort to connect people to the outdoors. In an initiative spearheaded by the America’s State Parks organization, hikers in all 50 states will welcome …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

Minnesota DNR to fly elk surveys in northwestern Minnesota (published December 23, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct aerial elk surveys in the next few weeks when conditions allow. DNR staff will survey the Kittson County and Grygla elk herds in northwestern Minnesota and the border elk herd in both Minnesota and …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

Minnesota DNR to discuss management plans for Lake Henry in Le Sueur County (published December 23, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing for people to learn more about and comment on plans to manage a water control structure on Lake Henry, located in Le Sueur County. The DNR is proposing to designate Lake Henry as …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 20:37 GMT

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on off-highway vehicle strategic master plans (published December 20, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Feb. 21, 2025 on strategic master plans for each of the three primary categories of off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation: all-terrain vehicles (ATV), off-road vehicles (ORV), and …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 21:33 GMT

Minnesota DNR: Enjoy the ice over the holidays, but check it often (published December 19, 2024)

With fresh snow in many parts of the state, anglers and others recreating on the ice must keep in mind that snow can hinder ice-making and cover up potentially dangerous areas, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In addition, it’s …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

Minnesota DNR celebrates major 2024 accomplishments (published December 16, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released a summary of significant 2024 accomplishments that advanced the DNR’s mission of working with Minnesotans to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, providing outdoor recreation …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Dec. 16 (published December 16, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the winter program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship webinar series. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Pete Cleary, …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

Minnesota DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes (published December 16, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued its annual ice safety warning for lakes with winter aeration systems. The updated list of aerated lakes and more information is available on the DNR website. “We urge people to use caution anytime …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 06:11 GMT

Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season (published December 12, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a variety of budget-friendly holiday gift options for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and interests. These gifts include subscriptions to the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, gift cards, Nature …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 06:09 GMT

CWD confirmed in a wild deer near Wheaton in western Minnesota (published December 12, 2024)

A deer harvested near Wheaton in western Minnesota during the opening weekend of firearms season has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The adult male deer was harvested within deer permit area 271 along the Minnesota-South Dakota border. To date …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 06:09 GMT

Minnesota DNR shares reminders about the snowmobile riding season (published December 12, 2024)

As snowmobile riders prepare for the upcoming riding season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders of important dates, safety tips and registration requirements. While the snowmobile riding season can start as early as Dec. 1, as yet …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 19:24 GMT

First-come, first-served seats to be offered for 2025 DNR Roundtable (published December 5, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Roundtable — an annual gathering of conservation partners to discuss fisheries, wildlife, and ecological and water resource topics and encourage partnership — will again include a no-cost, open registration …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 19:04 GMT

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for proposed Lower Knowlton Creek Project (published December 3, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Jan. 2 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the Lower Knowlton Creek-Munger Trail Culvert Replacement Project, located in St. Louis County. The proposed project …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 17:53 GMT

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Dec. 2 (published December 2, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the winter program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship webinar series. After a break from weekly webinars the first …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 17:52 GMT

Report bear den locations in Brainerd, Duluth areas (published December 2, 2024)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters and other recreationists spending time outdoors this fall to report the locations of occupied bear dens they encounter in and around the Brainerd and Duluth areas. Bear researchers with the …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 15:57 GMT

Public input sought on draft recommendations for a temporary framework to regulate gas resource development (published December 2,...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the state’s Gas Resources Technical Advisory Committee (GTAC), invites input on draft recommendations and statutory language that would create a temporary framework to regulate development of gas …

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