Environment

The free event focuses on practical ways to improve woodland habitat for wildlife, while keeping forests healthy and productive for future generations, the SWCD said.

Iron Rangers are concerned about the future of the facility because U.S. Steel estimated an $814 million cost to comply with the state's wild rice sulfate standard.

A recent statewide survey from the University of Minnesota asked residents about their concerns for lakes and rivers, views on conservation and support for science solutions.

While storms and high water impacted some areas, wild rice is looking great in much of Northern Minnesota, and there's enough water to get to it.

A boulder riffle and new culverts would allow fish passage upstream and allow for sediments to more naturally flow downstream.

The observation is the latest in an ongoing issue related to DNR management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grants.

The herbicide will prepare 15 sites across Northern Minnesota for reforestation work.

Quarterdeck Resort on the west shore of Gull Lake used to be one of the lake's smallest, but the new owner is planning its second expansion in three years.

Participants statewide will be assigned up to five public accesses to search for starry stonewort as well as other aquatic invasive species on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.

The Land of 10,000 Lakes is actually home to quite a few more. But exactly how many more isn't an easy question to answer.