It took nearly 70 years for us to reach 1 million acres protected across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, but we’re confident it won’t take that long to protect the next million acres. Join us in looking back at the moments that got us here. Each acre makes a difference for people and nature. ???????????? Explore more from our milestone at: https://lnkd.in/e4FwXibr
The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota
非盈利组织
Minneapolis，MN 2,055 位关注者
Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends – globally, and in Minnesota.
关于我们
Since 1958, the Nature Conservancy in Minnesota has worked to foster an environment where people and nature thrive, from our prairies and our forests to our lakes and our rivers. Through a collaborative spirit and a commitment to science, we are taking on the planet's biggest challenges—climate change and loss of biodiversity—right here in the North Star State.
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https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/minnesota/
The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
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- 51-200 人
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- Minneapolis，MN
- 创立
- 1958
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Spruce budworms are the larval form of a native species of moth with a big appetite. During a spruce budworm outbreak, the juveniles feed on the needles of conifer trees, like balsam fir. This defoliates and kills the trees over time, often in large numbers. These dead and dying trees accumulate in the forest and increase the risk of destructive wildfires. The loss of trees also threatens the health of our rivers and streams by increasing erosion and raising water temperatures, putting cold water wildlife at risk. In response, TNC is planting trees to create a diverse, resilient forest and help reduce wildfire risk. Learn more about the threat of spruce budworm outbreaks in northeast Minnesota: https://lnkd.in/g3qCkg5u
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Did you know most of the land we help protect is not owned by The Nature Conservancy? Our greatest impact is through partnerships. That’s what got our chapter to a milestone of 1 million acres protected. Thanks to our partnerships with nonprofits, tribal nations, federal and local governments and private landowners, we’ve been able to preserve land across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for people and nature to thrive. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/e4FwXibr
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Our seed shelves are bare! And over the next few weeks we need to collect more black spruce and jack pine seed to be planted in Minnesota forests next year. To spur an end of season push, we just doubled our prices for these cones. ? Black spruce cones: $200 per bushel ? Jack pine cones: $60 per bushel Collecting cones (and the precious seeds inside) supports future forests and it also puts extra cash in your pocket. Don’t have your own woods? Contact a local DNR forestry office – they can connect you with recent timber harvest sites and offer tips on how to get started. Give one of these offices a call: Baudette, Bemidji, Cloquet, Deer River, Hibbing, Littlefork, Orr, Tower, Two Harbors, Warroad, or the State Forest Nursery near Akeley. Visit our website for collection guidelines and drop-off locations. https://lnkd.in/gnQ6w6WR
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??We’ve officially protected 1 million acres?? That’s a hard number to wrap your head around. What’s more important than the size are the countless plants and animals enjoying rich habitat, thousands of miles of rivers and streams flowing cleaner, and hundreds of ranches, parks and scenic places now preserved for future generations. Explore more ?? https://nature.ly/40OhMLb
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We can only solve our planet’s most complex problems if we find strength in our differences and bring together a diversity of ideas. To celebrate Black History Month, here are six conservationists who have led—and continue to lead—the way forward. https://lnkd.in/e-sXYGAC
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Minnesota’s forests are full of superpowers. They provide shade, wildlife habitat and places to hike, hunt and observe stunning vistas. They are nature’s own water purification system, absorbing pollutants and trapping sediment, protecting our lakes, rivers and our drinking water. Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to offset climate change. They provide timber products, food and medicine, and generate jobs and economic opportunities. From collecting seeds to power our reforestation work, to advocating for healthy forests at the Legislature, learn more about how we’re working to protect these superheroes for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/eSKkDcus ?? Ian Shive
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Join us for our next Science Thursdays webinar! Members of our science team will present on the power of peatlands. This unique type of wetland covers 10% of Minnesota and has enormous power to mitigate climate change—if we can protect and restore it. Tune in via Zoom on February 13 at noon! https://lnkd.in/gRe3CMAW
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We’re excited to see the successful restoration of a 45-acre wetland in Benton County, MN! We joined forces with partners and private landowners to construct an earthen berm to block drainage caused by ditching. This basin has historically supported wild rice and we will be monitoring it in the future to see how the population responds. This restoration will store more than 100,000 tons of carbon, remove 350 pounds of nitrogen load annually and reduce phosphorous runoff by 52 pounds annually.
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Nature for the win! Recent polls in the United States, Canada, and Brazil, show overwhelming support for natural climate solutions. From protecting forests to restoring wetlands, people recognize the importance of investing in nature to combat climate change. https://lnkd.in/eUiigjnV