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May 28, 2008: Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership Recognized as Innovative Conservation Initiative
The Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership, an innovative partnership that is helping preserve the integrity of “working” forest landscapes in northern Minnesota, has been recognized for its work by winning the 2008 Environmental Initiative Award in the category Natural Resource Protection and Restoration.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (cell)
canderson@tnc.org
Bill Allen
Minnesota Environmental Initiative
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April 24, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Applauds House for Passing Ballast Water Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced legislation supported by The Nature Conservancy that will block one of the top pathways through which invasive species are introduced to our nation’s lakes, rivers and seas. If signed into law, the Ballast Water Treatment Act will go a long way toward halting further invasions which have already cost our economy billions in control efforts.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
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April 03, 2008: Arboretum, Nature Conservancy Join Forces for Earth Day April 19 Wilderness Walk
he Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota are both celebrating their 50th anniversaries in 2008 and, in honor of the occasion, they’ve joined together to plan an Earth Day Wilderness Walk.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (cell)
canderson@tnc.org |
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April 01, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Receives $1.8 Million Gift to Help Protect Common Loon
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it has received $1.8 million to help conserve the common loon, the official state bird of Minnesota. The gift from the late Iva Weir is one of the largest donations benefiting a single species the Conservancy has ever received in Minnesota.
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Chris Anderson
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April 01, 2008: The Benefits of Fire!
The Nature Conservancy is working with partners to conduct prescribed burns on native prairie in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Prescribed burning is critical for the maintenance and restoration of the landscapes.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (cell)
canderson@tnc.org
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February 14, 2008: Legislature Approves Great Outdoors and Heritage Amendment; Voters To Decide on Nov. 4
The state Legislature approved the landmark Great Outdoors and Heritage Amendment as its first piece of business. The initiative, nearly a decade in the making, asks voters to amend the state Constitution to dedicate a small portion of the state sales tax to protect clean water, wildlife, natural areas and cultural heritage projects.
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Cristine Almeida
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February 07, 2008: New Study Shows Converting Land for Biofuels May Worsen Global Warming
A new study by The Nature Conservancy and the University of Minnesota finds that converting land for biofuel crops results in major carbon emissions, actually worsening the problem of global warming instead of mitigating it.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747 (office)
(612) 845-2744 (cell)
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February 05, 2008: Nature Recreation at All-Time Low
New Nature Conservancy-funded research shows that across the US and in other developed nations, people are spending far less time outdoors than ever before. The study is being published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Chris Anderson
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January 29, 2008: Collaborative Effort to Conserve Lake County’s Clair A. Nelson Memorial Forest Completed
The Nature Conservancy and the Department of Natural Resources announced today that they have completed an agreement that conserves the Clair A. Nelson Memorial Forest located north of Silver Bay in Lake County.
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Chris Anderson
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January 04, 2008: The McKnight Foundation Awards $800,000 to The Nature Conservancy for its Mississippi River Work
The Nature Conservancy joins the McKnight Foundation in announcing that the Conservancy has been awarded an $800,000 grant for its efforts to conserve and restore the Mississippi River from its headwaters in Minnesota to its mouth in Louisiana.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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November 13, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Congress For Passing Legislation to Restore Upper Mississippi River
The Water Resources Development Act includes $1.7 billion for Upper Mississippi River restoration.
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Chris Anderson
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October 03, 2007: Public Access Ensured to 51,163 Acres in Minnesota’s Northwoods
Governor Pawlenty announced today that more than 51,000 acres of forest—almost 80 square miles—in Itasca and Koochiching counties have been conserved. This is the single largest conservation project in Minnesota in at least a decade. The agreement will protect jobs, preserve wildlife habitat and guarantee public access for outdoor recreation.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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September 24, 2007: The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota Adds New Trustees
The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota today announced the addition of five new trustees who will help lead its efforts to conserve the state’s forests, grasslands, lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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September 24, 2007: Minnesota Legislators Honored for Conservation Leadership
The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota is pleased to recognize outstanding contributions made by five state legislators to conserve Minnesota’s lands and waters.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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August 09, 2007: Federal, State and Local Officials Celebrate Forest Conservation Efforts
U.S. Congressman Jim Oberstar and USDA Under Secretary Mark Rey joined The Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership, representatives for U.S. Senators Norm Coleman and Amy Klobuchar, and local and state officials today at the new Sugar Hills Forest Legacy Area in Itasca County. The event celebrated the conservation of 1,660 acres in Minnesota’s Northwoods.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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July 23, 2007: Kids Picking TV Over Trees
A new Nature Conservancy-funded study has confirmed evidence of a growing trend: more American families are spending time in front of the television and away from the great outdoors.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747 (office)
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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July 05, 2007: Minnesota’s U.S. Senators Applauded for Advocating Funds to Conserve Northern Tallgrass Prairie
The Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge is expected to receive a boost for future conservation as the result of legislation that recently advanced in the U.S. Senate, which designates $750,000 to conserve additional native prairie within the refuge’s boundary.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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June 05, 2007: Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
Each year in early to mid-June, over 1,000 female Blanding’s turtles move from marshes and wetlands in southeast Minnesota across busy roadways to lay their eggs in traditional nesting areas.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
canderson@tnc.org
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May 15, 2007: Public Access Ensured in More than 1,600 Acres of the Northwoods
The Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership, a public-private coalition formed to help keep the state’s northwoods intact, announced today that it has completed its first project by conserving more than 1,600 acres in Itasca County.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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March 13, 2007: $1 Million Challenge Grant to Ensure Sustainable Forestry, Protect Wildlife Habitat, Provide Access
Minnesota’s north woods is a signature of our quality of life, providing economic and recreational opportunities, and a critical place for wildlife to live. To ensure these forests continue to be managed sustainably for forest products, protect wildlife habitat and provide opportunities for public access, the Kresge Foundation has provided a $1 million challenge grant to the Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership for forest conservation efforts.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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October 12, 2006: Partners Ensure Sustainable Forestry on More Than 6,200 acres in Lake County
Forestland north of Silver Bay in Lake County will be conserved for forest production, public access and wildlife habitat.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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October 10, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Celebrates the Passage of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act
The revised legislation authorizes funding of up to $16 million a year to support restoration of fish and wildlife habitat within the Great Lakes Basin.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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August 07, 2006: Nature Conservancy Applauds Partner Leadership, Vision for Historic Commitment to Conservation
The Nature Conservancy recognized a coalition of state legislators, community leaders and conservationists for their vision and leadership in spearheading the efforts to allocate $21.5 million to conserve Minnesota’s natural resources.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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July 13, 2006: The Conservancy’s Regal Meadow Preserve expanded through generous land donation
The Nature Conservancy is celebrating the gift of 110 acres in Kandiyohi County, to be dedicated as the Knutson addition to Regal Meadow Preserve. A dedication ceremony will be held Thursday, July 27, from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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July 10, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Names Peggy Ladner State Director
The Nature Conservancy has announced that Peggy Ladner, Assistant State Director of Philanthropy and Operations for the Minnesota chapter, has accepted the position of State Director for Minnesota and Dakotas, effective July 3.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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July 07, 2006: Agreement Expands Trout Lily Preserve
The Conservancy has acquired an 8-acre addition to its Trout Lily Preserve. This will help serve as a buffer zone for the federally-endangered dwarf trout lily, Minnesota's rarest plant.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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June 14, 2006: Project to Conserve Up to 50,000 Acres of Working Forest
In the largest conservation project of its kind in Minnesota, The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and Forest Capital Partners, with support from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy, have signed an agreement to protect up to 50,000 acres of working forestland in parts of Itasca and Koochiching Counties.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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May 25, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Bonding Support for Forest Conservation and Habitat
The Nature Conservancy applauds the efforts of Governor Tim Pawlenty and the Minnesota Legislature for investing $30 million for protecting the state’s natural resources and guaranteeing opportunities for public access.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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April 24, 2006: Partners to Dedicate Little Nokasippi Wildlife Management Area
State’s newest Management Area to be open to the public for
hiking, hunting and other recreational activities.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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March 31, 2006: The Sound of Spring on the Prairie!
Every year at this time, the prairie chicken booming spectacle begins at The Nature Conservancy’s Bluestem Prairie Preserve near Moorhead in northwestern Minnesota.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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December 22, 2005: Partners Protect 1,800-acre City Forest
The largest contiguous tract of ecologically significant City-owned land has been permanently protected, ensuring wildlife habitat and public access, partners in the project announced today. The 1,800-acre property, know as the Magney-Snively Natural Area, is the first tract to nominated and enrolled in Duluth Natural Area Program, a first-of-its kind-program for the City designed to protect the natural heritage within the City of Duluth.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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November 04, 2005: $1 Million Gift to Support Forest Conservation
A $1 million gift from the Surdna Foundation will support the Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership’s efforts to ensure sustainable forestry, protect wildlife habitat and guarantee public access on forestland in the Itasca County region of northern Minnesota. The contribution, in honor of long-time Minnesota philanthropist John Andrus, kicks off the effort to match a $6 million challenge by the Blandin Foundation in response to rapidly changing economics in the forest products industry.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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October 25, 2005: Conservation Land in Tallgrass Aspen Parklands Grows
Less than 1 percent remains of the tallgrass prairie that covered most of the western and southern parts of Minnesota before European settlement. Today, The Nature Conservancy ensured 863 acres of it will remain permanently protected for future generations when the conservation organization purchased the Kittson County property.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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September 29, 2005: October Invasive Species Month: Four Simple Things Minnesotans Can Do to Help Stop the Spread
Invasive species are invading Minnesota. Buckthorn is overtaking woodlands. Purple loosestrife is filling wetlands. Gypsy moths are damaging acres and acres of trees. To draw attention to threats from these and other alien invaders, Governor Tim Pawlenty declared October Invasive Species Month.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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September 26, 2005: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Search Team to Discuss Findings, Next Steps at Science Museum of Minnesota
The Nature Conservancy and the Science Museum of Minnesota will host a special, sold out presentation of The Lord God Bird Lives, the Rediscovery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 29th at the Museum.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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August 09, 2005: Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge to Benefit From Federal Funding
A $500,000 federal grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund will support the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service’s efforts in Minnesota and Iowa to protect more than 500 acres within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge boundary.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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July 05, 2005: $6.25 Million Fund Established
The Blandin Foundation and The Nature Conservancy announced today the establishment of a $6.25 million fund designed to ensure sustainable forestry, protect wildlife habitat and guarantee public access on forestland in the Itasca County region of northern Minnesota.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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May 25, 2005: Canadian, U.S Partners Protect Parcel Along Wild and Historic Lake Superior Tributary
Some 750 acres (304 hectares) along the Pigeon River, a key undeveloped tributary of Lake Superior, will be added to Ontario’s protected areas system, establishing a corridor from the Pigeon River Provincial Park west to La Verendrye Provincial Park. The effort safeguards the last seven unprotected miles (11 kilometers) of shoreline along the 90-mile Pigeon River (145 kilometers).
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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March 28, 2005: Agreement Expands Conservation of Tallgrass Prairie
An agreement between The Nature Conservancy and a private land partnership to permanently protect some 1,321 acres of grassland in Clay County links three existing conservation areas, the Bluestem Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, Buffalo River State Park and Margherita-Audubon Preserve, creating a 8,500-acre block of contiguous tallgrass prairie.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
(612) 845-2744 (mobile)
canderson@tnc.org
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January 27, 2005: New Report Will Serve as Blueprint to Conserve Streams and Rivers in the Northern Prairie Region
The native aquatic plants and animals in watersheds of the northern prairie region may be protected and restored by focusing conservation action at key sites, a new report released today by The Nature Conservancy suggests.
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Chris Anderson
(612) 331-0747
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