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New CRP sign-up makes news at National Pheasant Fest
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forevers National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Minneapolis drew 28,855 people during the three-day event, which wrapped up Sunday in the Minneapolis Convention Center...
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Department says program saves money, cuts emissions
Energy conservation programs work, the Minnesota Commerce Department reports. The department says state-mandated conservation resulted in gas and electric utilities implementing measures that will sa...
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Planting Trees in the Spring of 10
The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. -- Nelson Henderson Who enjoys planting trees? Well old people because they want to leave something useful beh...
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Conservation Stewardship Program applications due by May 31

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) will provide nearly $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres of enrollment this year.

May 04, 2013

Conservation Reserve Program holds open house

Douglas County Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will hold an open house on Wednesday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the United States Department of Agriculture Service Center, 900 Robert Street, Alexandria.

May 03, 2013

Soil and water conservation efforts take spotlight

It is no secret that natural resources are a big part of what makes living in Minnesota special. Throughout the state, Minnesotans have access to miles of rivers and streams, plentiful lakes and abundant soil resources.

April 28, 2013

Conservation group to host fundraiser dinner in St. Cloud

The Central Minnesota Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will host its 23rd Annual Conservation and Sportsmen’s Banquet on Monday, May 20 at the Kelly Inn-Best Western, 100 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, beginning with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.

April 27, 2013

Here's advice for landowners dealing with drought

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) water and climate and other experts are predicting drought conditions in the West and places across the nation, marking a possible two-year drought in many states.

By Ciji Taylor, NRCS public affairs specialist , March 10, 2013

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Conservation program awarded funding

Conservation program awarded funding Neighbors are joining forces to protect Douglas County lakes with runoff reducing and erosion eliminating projects.

February 08, 2013

Conservation applications accepted

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands and achieve other environmental benefits.

January 23, 2013

Ingebrigtsen earns conservation award

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) was recognized for championing legislation that reflected recommendations of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC).

December 14, 2012

New conservation officers begin field assignments

Seven new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers (COs), including Mitch Lawler of Alexandria, are on the job following 16 weeks of field training.

October 31, 2012

Conservation Corps Minnesota seeks applicants for field work

Young adults, ages 18 to 25, are encouraged to apply for one of 150 positions available with Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa.

October 29, 2012

Conservation grants available for helping prairies, forests, wetlands

Organizations interested in applying for a grant to help fund projects that restore, enhance or protect Minnesota's prairies, forests and wetlands have until Wednesday, Sept. 26 to do so.

September 01, 2012

Legacy dollars putting conservation on the ground

Have you been out fishing or hiking this summer and noticed that shorelines around your favorite lake have more plants? Or, as you are biking or driving around town, have you seen new rain gardens being installed?

August 07, 2012

Conservation groups team up to protect state's prairies

A coalition of conservation groups and agencies, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), took a significant step forward thsi week in the protection, restoration and enhancement of the state's prairies, restored grasslands and prairie pothole wetlands.

August 04, 2012

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Grants available for clean energy projects

Do you and your community need funding to get an energy efficiency or renewable energy project off the ground? The Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) can help.

July 19, 2012

DNR’s Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine releases new app

A new application (app) released by the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine brings four wild and natural Minnesota places to the touchscreens of iPad users.

July 02, 2012

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