Updates and Articles
August 18, 2023
The newly announced working group will deliver Clean Transportation Standard recommendations to legislators early next year. Read more
August 14, 2023
The Farm Bill accounts for hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of spending on programs that address nutrition, commodity crop production, farmland conservation, research and more. Read more
August 7, 2023
We're always looking for new and better ways to keep buckthorn from becoming dominant in our woodlands and forests. A new method we're trying in the Gorge shows promise and doesn't require power tools or herbicides. Read more
August 4, 2023
Where and how are invasive carp moving? Why do we need a bioacoustic fish fence? What about native fish? We tagged along with Dr. Peter Sorensen to the Driftless Area to get firsthand experience of the latest research. Read more
August 2, 2023
Celebrate two promotions and the impact of two staff who are heading off to new adventures. Read more
July 28, 2023
Join our team! Applications are due Friday, September 8. Read more
July 27, 2023
Our summer youth fellows created capstone projects they were passionate about, ranging from a river cleanup volunteer event to a zine about sustainable agriculture. Read more
July 19, 2023
Please help spread the word about a new position to support the Collaborative Pathways program. Read more
July 18, 2023
The Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area harbors the largest native prairie remnant in Dakota County — about 100 acres — along with an outstanding diversity of plants and animals, including nine rare species. Read more
July 17, 2023
What will the Corps focus on in their years-long study about the future of two metro locks and dams? The release of the Corps scoping documents gives us a picture of what questions they'll investigate — and what could go unanswered. Read more
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Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area
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