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Upper Mississippi River News

Updates from Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri.
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Mama merganser and the climate conundrum
May 10, 2019 — A changing climate is pushing birds north, but can they find suitable habitat when they move?
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ applauds fix for Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations
March 05, 2019
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US House Overwhelmingly Approves Permanent Reauthorization of Major Conservation Program
February 27, 2019 — If you have ever enjoyed a public park or natural area, you likely have the Land and Water Conservation Fund to thank.
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Water Action Day to be held at Minnesota State Capitol on April 10, 2019
January 24, 2019 — Concerned citizens will meet with legislators and rally to protect Minnesota's water
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Gov. Mark Dayton and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ proclaim 2018 the Year of the Bird
November 15, 2018 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ members in Minnesota have come together to highlight everyday actions that help migratory birds
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Prairie Grass Sunset by Jim Williams
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Minnesota applauds Xcel for requiring solar proposals to disclose vegetation details
October 15, 2018 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ encourages the use of native plants on solar sites that support hummingbirds and grassland birds like Eastern Meadowlarks and Grasshopper Sparrows
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Future conservationists flaunt bird and water wisdom
May 22, 2018 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Minnesota is encouraging conservation through education and outreach
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and National Park Service Predict Big Changes for Birds in a Warming World
March 21, 2018 — As our changing climate pushes birds out of historic ranges, America’s national parks could see an influx of newcomers and the departure of familiar species by 2050
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More Than 500 Conservation Groups in All 50 states to Urge Congress to Defend Bird Protection Law
February 09, 2018 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ members mobilize to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act from threats in Congress and in the Department of the Interior.
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Chestnut-collared Longspur by Tim Zurowski
MNBirdAtlas.org launched
November 07, 2017 — Maps and in-depth information about Minnesota’s breeding birds now available
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