Stories of Conservation

Minnesota Update Spring 2008 : April 28, 2008
The spring 2008 Minnesota Update features a special section on the chapter's 50th anniversary, a cover story on the 51,000-acre Minnesota Forest Legacy project, news from around the state and more.

The Weir Gift : March 31, 2008
The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota announces one of the largest donations it has ever received benefitting a single species—$1.8 million from the late Iva Weir to help conserve the common loon, the ...

Bird-Watching in Minnesota : January 23, 2008
From dancing prairie chickens to majestic swans to migrating waterfowl, The Nature Conservancy will help you find some of the most spectacular birds in Minnesota.

Minnesota Update Fall 2007 : November 05, 2007
The Fall 2007 Minnesota Update includes a cover story on saving a Minnesota forest for people and nature through the Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership, along with the latest news from across the ...

Koochiching Washington Forest Legacy Project : October 09, 2007
More than 51,000 acres of forest in Koochiching and Itasca counties—almost 80 square miles—in north central Minnesota are being conserved in a new land deal, thanks to the Minnesota Forest Legacy ...

Minnesota Update - Spring 2007 : June 06, 2007
The Spring 2007 Minnesota Update includes a cover story on the Conservancy's collaborative efforts with partners on shared priorities, along with the latest news from across the state.

Forests For Sale : April 16, 2007
The fragmentation of industrial forestland ownership is among the greatest threats faced by Minesota wildlife and it further threatens timber-related jobs and public access. Minnesota has an urgent ...

Minnesota Update - Fall 2006 : November 22, 2006
The Fall 2006 Minnesota Update includes a cover story on the Conservancy's restoration work, along with the latest news from across the state.

Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? : August 31, 2006
Each June, over 1,000 female Blanding’s turtles move from marshes and wetlands and make their way to traditional nesting areas at Weaver Dunes Preserve Scientific and Natural Area.

Elk Thrive in the Tallgrass Aspen Parkland Video : August 17, 2006
Stretching across northwestern Minnesota and southeastern Manitoba, Canada, the Parkland is home to a thriving elk herd. Watch a video clip of elk bugling during the fall rut.

Minnesota Update - Spring 2006 : May 12, 2006
Grasslands, forests and fresh water conservation concerns across Minnesota are detailed in the Spring 2006 Update.

Forests Forever? : October 25, 2005
With its original forest cover nearly reduced in half, Minnesota still has about 16 million acres of forest, much of that held by private, industrial owners, but all of that is beginning to change.

Minnesota Update - Fall 2005 : October 25, 2005
The Fall 2005 Minnesota Update includes the latest news from across the state.

America’s Prairies: A Historic Opportunity for Conservation Action in America’s Prairies : March 11, 2005
America’s tallgrass prairie once rivaled Africa’s Serengeti for its richness in wildlife; a staggering number of pronghorn, bison and elk made their home in our wide, open grasslands.

Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion: A River and Stream Portfolio : January 18, 2005
The Nature Conservancy is pleased to announce the release of The Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion: A River and Stream Portfolio.