Maplewood State Park Sugar Shack Dedication
Applications open for $8.6 million in Legacy grants
From MnDNR Groups that want to restore, protect or enhance public land can apply for Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) grants that help pay for work on Minnesota prairies, forests, wetlands or other habitat for fish and wildlife. Nonprofit organizations and government entities are eligible to …
Long-time group gaining new momentum
Adding a new view to Frontenac?
At the border of Frontenac State Park, near it’s entrance, lays 158.82 acres of land that holds outstanding natural beauty and a view to behold. Earlier this year the owner put the land up for sale, thus presenting a small window of opportunity to protect …
Making Minnesota’s trails count, one person at a time
In 2015, Parks & Trails Council initiated a program to collect data on how many people use Minnesota State Trails. That study was just the start, however, and we’re excited to announce we are expanding the program in 2017 with the addition of automated trail …
Supporter & Board Member Spotlight: Dorothy Anderson
Our members’ stories are essential to our story. The deep connection we all have with the places preserved as parks and trails provide inspiration to continue to advocate for these special places. Here is board member Dr. Dorothy Anderson’s story. As the eldest of 11 …
Most parks in the U.S. suffering from noise
Listen!… What do you hear? According to a May 5 report in the magazine Science, chances are high that even if you’re in a park, what you’re hearing is human-created sounds—and they’re muffling out the natural ones. Researchers measured noise levels at 500 sites across …
2017 Summer Newsletter
Contents
Trail Counters Go Up
Legislative Recap
Noise in Parks
St. Croix State Park Planning Update
Mill Towns State Trail Opening
Board Profile: Dorothy Anderson
Meet Frontenac State Park Improvement Association
We’re hiring!
Otter Creek – The Life Line of the Park
Bonding Bill
Legacy Funds Appropriation Bill
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Omnibus Budget Bill
Legislative Session ends with mixed bag for parks and trails
The 2017 legislative session is finally over. Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up a four-day special session early Friday morning, and Gov. Dayton signed most of the bills into law on Tuesday following the Memorial Day holiday. While there are still a few outstanding issues at the …
