April 20, 2018

Monitor your favorite Minnesota lake or stream as a volunteer for MPCA

By Minnesota Pollution Control Agency– In June 2012, Duluth experienced the worst flooding in its history, causing major erosion and damage to area streams and rivers. A few months earlier, Gail Gilliland began monitoring Knowlton Creek in West Duluth as part of the Minnesota Pollution …

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April 17, 2018
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Grant Merritt

Delightfully dogged environmental defender

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Past president Grant Merrit with bluffs saved in background
April 17, 2018

Preston-Forestville: trail extension

A trail extension connecting Preston to Carimona.

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Preston to Forestville State Trail scenery
April 9, 2018

Legislative Briefing for April 9

Following a weeklong break, legislators returned to the capitol today and got back to work on what’s turning out to be one of the busiest legislative sessions in recent memory. Legislators still have a flurry of issues to work through, ranging from bonding and taxes …

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Minnesota State Capitol
March 27, 2018

ATV bill has new number and moved to new committee

In an uncommon move, the bill that would allow all-terrain vehicles into two state parks, which we have strongly opposed, has been replaced with a new bill number. The language remains the same, but it is now bill HF4211. We continue to be opposed to …

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March 21, 2018

Faribault-Northern Links: trail connection

Connect Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail with Faribault’s city trails that lead to the downtown area.

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vibrant colored photo of downtown Faribault
March 21, 2018

Action Alert: Stop bill that would open state parks to all-terrain vehicle (ATVs)

Stop this bill from redefining state parks A bill (HF3142 / SF3063) is making its way through the legislative process this session that would erode the definition of Minnesota State Parks. This bill allows all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to be ridden within two state parks–something that …

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March 19, 2018

Friends of Wild River State Park and area school students are a perfect match

CHISAGO — Friends of Wild River State Park has partnered with the Chisago Lake School District Life Work Center (LWC) to engage with students in the outdoors, in safe and enjoyable ways, during all seasons. At their annual meeting and pancake breakfast, the Friends Group …

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March 15, 2018

Mississippi Blufflands: trail planning

Trail development and planning for the proposed Mississippi Blufflands State Trail.

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March 15, 2018

Loon Program at Lake Maria State Park

By Friends of Lake Maria MONTICELLO – Lake Maria State Park will host an outdoor photography program at the park’s nature center on Saturday, March 24, beginning at 1p.m. Noted outdoor photographer John Pennoyer returns to Lake Maria to share tips on Common Loons and …

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March 9, 2018

Friends from around the state gather for Day on the Hill

On March 8, some 60 parks and trails supporters from across the state gathered for Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota's annual Day on the Hill event.
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Group shot of the 2018 Day on the Hill attendees
March 7, 2018

Our Testimony Opposing ATVs in State Parks

The following testimony was read by Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota’s executive director on Tuesday, March 6 at the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee.   Chair Fabian, and members of the committee, My name is Brett Feldman. I’m the executive director …

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March 7, 2018

Testifying against new bill that opens state parks to ATVs

A bill (HF 3142) has been introduced this session at the State Capitol that would open up two state parks to motorized all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). On Tuesday, Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota testified against the bill during the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and …

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Woman pointing to "No ATVs Permitted" sign along Taconite State Trail
March 5, 2018

Cannon Valley: trail improvements

For improvements to trail access facilities and storm water infrastructure.

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Bicyclist on the Cannon Valley trail
February 26, 2018

Gitchi Gami: trail development into Lutsen

Build a 1.5 mile trail extension into Lutsen, plus planning and design costs for other segments.

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Biker with pine trees and exposed rock in background