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• New Initiative Focuses on Water Quality Improvement in the Mississippi River Basin and Gulf of Mexico

  ST. LOUIS
  December 8, 2008 2008 12 08

  Monsanto Company launches new effort to help reduce nutrients and sediments in agricultural runoff by partnering with The Nature Conservancy, Iowa Soybean Association, Delta Wildlife and The National Audubon Society on conservation projects in the Mississippi River Basin.
  
  Monsanto's new partners commit to sharing best conservation practices and joining in dialogue with other conservation groups, agriculture groups, government leaders as well as other parties interested in working with farmers to preserve water quality and conserve wildlife habitat along the river and its tributaries. Learn More

• Glacial Ridge Restoration Provides
  Substantial Economic Benefit

  CROOKSTON, Minn.
  July 09, 2012 2012 07 09

  $1.4 million in economic contributions annually to local economy Learn More

• The McKnight Foundation Awards $800,000 to The Nature Conservancy for its Mississippi River Work

  MINNEAPOLIS
  January 4, 2008 2008 01 04

  Grant Will Be Used for Multiple Projects in Upper and Lower Mississippi Regions Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Acquires 240 Acres of Prairie in the Upper Minnesota River Valley

  MINNEAPOLIS
  July 12, 2012 2012 07 12

  Legacy Funds Used to Protect Wildlife Habitat, Provide Public Access for Outdoor Recreation Learn More

• Willmar Native Leaves a Legacy

  MINNEAPOLIS
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  July 02, 2012 2012 07 02

  Herbert Schwanke’s Estate Gift Will Help Connect People to the Great Outdoors Learn More

• Aquatic Invasive Species Cost Businesses
  Hundreds of Millions Annually

  May 31, 2012 2012 05 31

  New Report by Anderson Economic Group Analyzes Economic Impact
  of Invasive Species on Businesses, Consumers in the Great Lakes Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Praises Introduction
  of Bipartisan Sodsaver Legislation

  June 01, 2012 2012 06 01

  Sodsaver legislation would protect Minnesota's prairies and save taxpayers nearly $200 million over 10 years.
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• Land transaction will protect working forest

  Koochiching County
  February 10, 2012 2012 02 10

  Forest Capital Partners, DNR, The Nature Conservancy expand forest conservation partnership Learn More

• Major Addition to Forestville State Park Protects Unique Features

  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  January 05, 2012 2012 01 05

  The Nature Conservancy and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Announced the Acquisition of 454 Acres, including Towering Limestone Bluffs and a Variety of Rare Habitats Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Gives Twin Cities Preserve to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  

  MINNEAPOLIS
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  December 23, 2011 2011 12 23

  Donation to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Will Preserve South Dakota Prairie Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Acquires 417 Acres of Prairie in Northwestern Minnesota

  Minneapolis
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  December 12, 2011 2011 12 12

  Legacy Funds Used to Protect Wildlife Habitat, Provide Public Access for Outdoor Recreation
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• Arboretum, Nature Conservancy Join Forces for Earth Day April 19 Wilderness Walk

  Minneapolis, Minnesota
  April 3, 2008 2008 04 03

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• Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership Recognized as Innovative Conservation Initiative

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.
  May 28, 2008 2008 05 28

  Collaborative efforts preserve the integrity of Minnesota’s northern forests. Partnership wins 2008 Environmental Initiative Award. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota Lists State’s Top Must-See Spring Migrations

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  May 17, 2010 2010 05 17

  Top Ten Migrations List Also Released for Entire United States Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Holds Photo Contest to Highlight Prairies in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

  MINNEAPOLIS
  August 19, 2008 2008 08 19

  Prairie Photo Competition to be Held in Conjunction with Federal Duck Stamp Contest Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Receives $1.8 Million Gift to Help Protect One of Minnesota’s Signature Species

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
  April 1, 2008 2008 04 01

  Donation from the late Iva Weir Will Help Conserve Loon Habitat in the State Learn More

• More than 200 Acres of Grassland in Western Minnesota Conserved
  
  

  Lac Qui Parle County
  April 25, 2011 2011 04 25

  The Nature Conservancy acquired 240 acres in Lac Qui Parle County with funding from the state's Outdoor Heritage Fund. This is the third property acquired through the Conservancy's Minnesota Prairie. The property will be open to the public for outdoor recreation including hunting, birding and hiking.  Property taxes will continue to be paid and the Conservancy will manage the land with prescribed burns and conservation grazing. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Partners with Cass County to Protect Central Minnesota Lake

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  February 3, 2010 2010 02 03

  Gift of Egg Lake Property Protects Water Quality, Provides Public Access Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Acquires 160 Acres of Prairie

  Minneapolis, MN
  

  Land in Northwestern Minnesota Will be Available for Grazing, Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Learn More

• First Property Acquired Through the Minnesota Prairie Recovery Project

  Demonstrating the Power of Prairies Learn More

• Nature Recreation at All-Time Low

  MINNEAPOLIS
  February 5, 2008 2008 02 05

  First-of-its-kind global study shows “a real and fundamental shift” away from nature, local conservation leaders affirm findings Learn More

• Working Forestland in Itasca and Koochiching Counties Conserved

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  December 18, 2008 2008 12 18

  INTRO NEEDED Learn More

• The Benefits of Fire!

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  April 1, 2008 2008 04 01

  The Nature Conservancy is set to begin prescribed burns this spring in central and western Minnesota as well as eastern North and South Dakota Learn More

• New Study Shows Converting Land for Biofuels May Worsen Global Warming

  MINNEAPOLIS
  February 7, 2008 2008 02 07

  More Carbon Lost than Gained When Converting Land for Biofuels Crops; Findings Have Major Implications for Climate Change Policy Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota Hires Renewable Energy Coordinator

  MINNEAPOLIS
  December 22, 2008 2008 12 22

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• Restored Prairie and Wetlands Added to Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge

  MINNEAPOLIS, Min.
  December 8, 2008 2008 12 08

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• Legislature Approves Great Outdoors and Heritage Amendment; Voters To Decide on Nov. 4

  ST. PAUL
  February 14, 2008 2008 02 14

  Landmark Amendment to Fund Clean Water, Habitat, Natural Areas and Cultural Heritage Learn More

• Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?

  Minneapolis, MN
  June 5, 2007 2007 06 05

  The threatened Blanding's Turtles make their annual journey at The Nature Conservancy's Weaver Dunes Preserve Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Applauds Action to Finalize Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Compact

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  October 3, 2008 2008 10 03

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• The Nature Conservancy Applauds House for Passing Ballast Water Legislation

  MINNEAPOLIS
  April 24, 2008 2008 04 24

  Ballast Water Treatment Act Would Protect Great Lakes from Destructive Invaders Learn More

• New Flood Storage Project to Protect Homes and Farms

  GLYNDON, Minn.
  September 29, 2008 2008 09 29

  The Nature Conservancy and Buffalo-Red River Watershed Join Forces to Reduce Flooding and Erosion Learn More

• Minnesota’s Congressional Leaders Applauded for Conserving the State’s Forests and Prairies

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  April 1, 2009 2009 04 01

  INTRO NEEDED Learn More

• Collaborative Effort to Conserve Lake County’s Clair A. Nelson Memorial Forest Completed

  ST. PAUL, Minn.
  January 28, 2008 2008 01 28

  Jobs, Wildlife Habitat and Public Access for Outdoor Recreation Ensured Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy and Pheasants Forever Conserve 309-Acre Prairie Habitat in Central Minnesota

  Minneapolis, MINN.
  October 27, 2008 2008 10 27

  Diverse Conservation Partners Create New State Wildlife Management Area Learn More

• Judges to Determine Winners of Prairie Photo Contest

  MINNEAPOLIS
  October 14, 2008 2008 10 14

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• Statement on New Minnesota DNR Commissioner

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  January 6, 2011 2011 01 06

  The following is a statement from Peggy Ladner, Director of The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Preserves Island Near Lake Superior

  November 24, 2010 2010 11 24

  At Risk of Development, Clough Island Will Be Conserved for Fish, Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy's Statement on the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  September 24, 2009 2009 09 24

  INTRO NEEDED Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Applauds Minnesota Lawmakers for Supporting Forest and Prairie Conservation

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  November 4, 2009 2009 11 04

  Funding Will Help Conserve Jobs, Wildlife Habitat and Public Access Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Hires Prairie Ecologist to Guide its Work in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  March 08, 2010 2010 03 08

  INTRO NEEDED Learn More

• First Two-Stage Drainage Completed in Southeast Minnesota

  MINNEAPOLIS
  December 3, 2009 2009 12 03

  Innovative Design Reduces Erosion, Benefits the Environment and Lowers Costs Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Hires Assistant Director to Help Restore the Upper Mississippi River

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.
  November 10, 2008 2008 11 10

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Chris Anderson
Senior Media Relations Manager
1101 W. River Parkway, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 331-0747 (Office)
(612) 845-2744 (Mobile)
canderson@tnc.org

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