News Topic: Conservation Spotlight

News Topic(s): Energy  Conservation Spotlight  

09/09/2010 - How can some Minnesota schools make more money available for education without boosting property taxes?  Simple – by taking a few simple, common-sense steps for environmental stewardship.

News Topic(s): Conservation Spotlight  Climate  

08/12/2010 - A string of humid 90 degree days, record-setting sudden downpours, tornado outbreaks — what does it mean for our climate here in Minnesota?  Not much, says meteorologist Paul Douglas.  It’s what’s going on worldwide that deserves our attention.  We asked him this week to give us his thoughts on the weather — and separately, climate change. Here are his answers to our questions:

Looking around at this summer’s Northern Hemisphere heat and huge storm events, can we draw any conclusions about the reality of climate change?  Or is that like saying a Minnesota snowstorm in December and bitter cold snap in January disproves it?

News Topic(s): Wildlife  Pollution  Conservation Spotlight  

06/24/2010 - Is an oil well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico a threat to Minnesota’s loons?

News Topic(s): State Parks  Recreation  Conservation Spotlight  

05/27/2010 - Brendan O'Rourke grew up camping.  He has fond memories of loading up the car, traveling long highways, and camping in all the states with his brothers, sisters, and parents.  His wife, Brook, spent several summers camping with a group of families in Nisswa when she was younger.  She remembers the camaraderie and constant activity of those vacations.  Both of them want to share these memories with their children.

News Topic(s): Water  Invasive Species  Conservation Spotlight  

05/13/2010 - In 2009 alone, Zebra mussels were discovered in eight new inland lakes, bringing the total to 16 infested lakes, Chinese and banded mystery snails...

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