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June 18, 2018
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Friends respond to emerald ash borer by planting maples at Maplewood State Park

In a project coordinated by the Friends of Maplewood State Park and DNR staff, 15 sugar maple trees have been planted in the park. The newly planted trees, which are between six to ten feet tall, are a proactive response to the threat posed by the invasive insect known as emerald ash borer (EAB)
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Tree Planting at Maplewood State Park
June 15, 2018
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Gateway State Trail: Tunnel Crossing

Gateway State Trail Tunnel Photo courtesy of Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association Supported Project in P&TC’s 2018 Legislative Agenda Project Overview Improve user safety by constructing a tunnel for the trail to cross under Hadley Ave, which currently challenging to cross because the street exceeds 8,000 ...
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Bicyclists riding at underpass
June 11, 2018
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BSA Scouts Join Friends of Wild River to Protect Young Oak Trees

On National Get Outdoors Day, youth with a troop of Boy Scouts of America put on their sunscreen and bug spray and “got outdoors” at Wild River State Park. They joined the Friends of Wild River and a DNR naturalist to tackle a conservation project …

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June 8, 2018
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$750,000 Trail Center Bonding Approved – Glendalough State Park

The Glendalough Citizens Advisory Board was recently informed that Governor Mark Dayton signed the 2018 bonding bill which includes $750,000 for pre-design, design and construction for a new trail and visitor facility in Glendalough State Park. The bonding will augment more than $200,000 of private …

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June 8, 2018
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Vermilion Ridge Campground Grand Opening

Cutting the ribbon on the new campground for Lake Vermilion State ParkState Parks director Erika Rivers talks to crowd celebrating the campground openingSen. Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) has supported the continued development of this parkDNR commissioner Tom Landwehr Campers settling in at new campgroundShelter in the ...
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Cutting the ribbon on the new campground for Lake Vermilion State Park
June 5, 2018
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Frontenac to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day on June 9

From Frontenac State Park Association — Volunteers from Frontenac State Park Association are partnering with park staff to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 9 from 1 – 3 pm. The park will offer guided nature walks, information about the park’s bluebird nesting …

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June 3, 2018
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Photos from the June 2 planting party

On June 2, volunteers from the Frontenac State Park Association along with park staff, planted several oak trees and native forbes in the park. The event was funded in part by a grant from Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota.
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Oak savanna restoration project tree planting on June 2, 2018
May 31, 2018
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Nineteen projects receive funding during 2018 legislative session

Overall, the 2018 legislative session was a fairly good one for parks and trails. On May 30, Gov. Dayton signed the bonding bill, which included funding for 19 of the 25 projects we were advocating for in our legislative agenda this year. Projects receiving full …

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May 31, 2018
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2018 Legislative Recap

The 2018 legislative session closed with a flurry of activity over its final weekend, and a host of bills were passed in the final hours of session that impact Minnesota’s parks and trails. Now that the legislature is adjourned until next year and all the …

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May 30, 2018
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Glendalough: center & trailhead

Sketch of proposed Glendalough Trailhead Supported Project in P&TC’s 2018 Legislative Agenda Project Overview A new park visitor center and trail center at Glendalough State Park. 2018 Identified Need $750,000 Project Impact In 2014 a new bike trail opened connecting Glendalough State Park to nearby ...
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Sketch of proposed Glendalough Trailhead
May 30, 2018
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Mississippi Blufflands: trail development

courtesy of Mississippi Blufflands Trail group Supported Project in P&TC’s 2018 Legislative Agenda Project Overview Project 1: Trail development and planning for the proposed Mississippi Blufflands State Trail. Project 2: Build ~3/4-mile trail segment along Red Wing's riverfront from Barn Bluff to Colvill Park. 2018 ...
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May 30, 2018
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Harmony-Preston: trail development

Supported Project in P&TC’s 2018 Legislative Agenda Project Overview Extend the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail to Niagara Cave and Iowa border. 2018 Identified Need $1.5 million in General Bonding, plus $235,000 recommended by LCCMR Project Impact When complete, the Preston-Forestville State Trail will connect the ...
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May 30, 2018
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Chester Woods: trail development

Supported Project in P&TC’s 2018 Legislative Agenda Project Overview Building a trail connecting Rochester to Chester Woods County Park. 2018 Identified Need $2.5 million Project Impact The Chester Woods State Trail, part of the planned Whitewater Country Loop Trail, will connect Rochester to Chester Woods ...
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May 30, 2018
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Minneopa: land acquisition

Courtesy of Randy Wood Supported Project in P&TC’s 2018 Legislative Agenda Project Overview To acquire 80 acres within Minneopa State Park along a key habitat corridor for rare and endangered species including the American bald eagle, western foxsnake, shovel sturgeon, and small white lady slipper. ...
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May 30, 2018
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Heartland: trail spur

Heartland State Trail Jelieta Walinski, Ph.D/P&TC Photo Contest Supported Project in P&TC’s 2018 Legislative Agenda Project Overview For predesign and engineering of a 25-mile spur of the Heartland State Trail that will connect Itasca State Park to Park Rapids. 2018 Identified Need $500,000 Project Impact ...
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