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New York getting closer to stated goal of conserving 30% of its lands and waters

New York State’s commitment to conserving 30% of its lands and waters by 2030 is getting closer to fruition.
With the recent release of the final 30×30 Strategies and Methodology, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) said to date more than 23% of New York State’s lands and waters are conserved. 

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Wolf Ridge and The Nature Conservancy protect 928 North Shore acres in Minnesota

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and The Nature Conservancy have announced a conservation easement that will permanently protect 928 acres of forest, lakes and streams along Minnesota’s North Shore.
The protected land has high-quality freshwater resources, including the Baptism River, Sawmill Creek and Johnson Lake – all flowing to Lake Superior and supporting aquatic habitat and the health of the Great Lakes.

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Michigan DNR’s planned public shooting range now under construction in Roscommon County

The Michigan DNR announced construction is underway on a new shooting range that will be open to the public later this year.
The new range, being built with federal Pittman- Robertson Wildlife Restoration funds, is located on Roscommon State Forest lands located at 10779 West Branch Road in St. Helen. Construction is expected to be completed in the fall.

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