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Minnesota Women’s Press: Preserving Land To Protect Water

October 27, 2021
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Annie Knight talks with the Minnesota Women’s Press about what inspired her to pursue a career in conservation. She shares her story and the importance of nature to her as well her current work at Northern Waters Land Trust to protect the pristine lakes in North Central Minnesota.   For…

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Conservation Conversation: Featuring Sarah Strommen

October 19, 2021
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Conservation Conversations: Discussion on Carbon Sequestration in Conservation | KAXE, featuring Crystal Mathisrud, (District Manager of Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District)

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Conservation Conversations: Featuring Derek Jensen

September 21, 2021
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Conservation Conversations: Succession Planning for Your Cabin To Protect The Land and Waters of Northern Minnesota, featuring Derek Jensen (NWLT Board Member and Financial Advisor for Edward Jones)  

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Conservation Conversation: Featuring Andrew Seagren

August 13, 2021
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Conservation Conversations: Low Impact Shoreline Living, featuring Andrew Seagren (Forest Easement Technician for Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District)

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Star Tribune: Minnesota Landowners Hold Keys to Protect Forests, Cold Water Lakes

August 10, 2021
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July 10, 2021: By Jennifer Bjorhus, Northern Waters Land Trust is featured in a Star Tribune article, showcasing a completed project on Wabedo Lake. The Siemering Family worked with NWLT to protect 116 acres of pristine forest, which is now managed by Cass County and accessible to all people for…

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Conservation Conversation: Featuring Kris Larson and Ruurd Schoolderman

July 21, 2021
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Conservation Conversations: What is a Land Trust? Northern Waters Land Trust Partners with MN Land Trust, featuring Kris Larson (Executive Director of Minnesota Land Trust) and Ruurd Schoolderman (Program Manager for Minnesota Land Trust)

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Donation Expands Pelican Lake Aquatic Management Area

July 14, 2021
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In January of 2020, the Pelican Lake Aquatic Management Area (AMA), on the east side of the lake, grew by 24 acres with the addition of the Dorothy and George McDonald Tract, resulting in 84 acres of permanently protected land. These 24 acres are undeveloped and will result in the…

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Conservation Conversation: Featuring Todd Holman

June 15, 2021
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The Importance of Conservation of the Mississippi Headwaters, featuring Todd Holman (Mississippi Headwaters Program Director for the MN-ND-SD Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, based in Brainerd)

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Cedar Lake, Wildlife Management Area Addition

June 2, 2021
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The Cedar Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) grew in size by 46 acres in May 2021 with the purchase and conveyance of the Skylar Tuthill Trust property by the Northern Waters Land Trust (NWLT) to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The 100 acre WMA is located in Farm Island…

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Conservation Conversation: Featuring Don Rosenberry

May 19, 2021
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Shingobee Headwaters Aquatic Ecosystems Project, featuring Don Rosenberry (United States Geological Survey, Research Hydrologist) Don Rosenberry who is a research hydrologist with the *USGS.  Don tells us about his research work on the Shingobee Headwaters Aquatic Ecosystems Project (SHAEP) here in Minnesota.  This project brings together scientists from the *USGS along with students…

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Conservation Conversation: Featuring Kelly Condiff

April 20, 2021
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Cass County SWCD and the Northern Waters Land Trust, featuring Kelly Condiff (Technical Resource Specialist for Cass County SWCD and Cass County Environmental Services) We talk wetlands, water shed plans and the existing relationship between the Northern Waters Land Trust and the Soil and Water Conservation District.

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Star Tribune Article: “North-Central Minnesota Lakes are Getting Murkier Faster”

March 19, 2021
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February 21, 2021 – By Jennifer Bjorhus Northern Waters Land Trust is referenced in this article for the great conservation work we are doing in our north-central region. With rising lake temperatures, forecasted population growth, and development pressures, it is clear that the permanent land protection projects NWLT facilitates is…

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