Conservation Archives

A hard-fought victory for conservation, recreation across U.S.

August 7, 2020

With the passing of the Great American Outdoors Act, the Land and Water Conservation Fund will now see $900 million a year from off-shore oil and gas drilling; maintenance backlog on public lands to see $9.5 billion over five years.

DNR honors 2 youths for their conservation efforts

August 31, 2019

Minnesota DNR Reports

The Minnesota DNR honored two youths for their outstanding conservation efforts during a ceremony Friday, Aug. 30, at the Minnesota State Fair. Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen presented the awards. Jake Tanghe, from Northfield in Rice County, received the 4-H Award and Elizabeth Lindow, from Lake City in Wabasha County, received the Future…

What to make of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus

July 11, 2019

Rob Drieslein

Key House and Senate Republicans issued strong statements in support of the environment and conservation Wednesday, but are they simply courting voters before the next election?

Birdwatching history: the first U.S. birding field guide

February 26, 2019

Sharon Stiteler

Remarkable tome with a remarkable inscription provides a window into the earliest days of North American birding and conservation.

Ohio’s Zink wins national turkey call-maker award

February 20, 2019

NWTF

Zink, an Ohio native and founder of Zink Calls, took to hunting at an early age. His callmaking company got its start in the world of waterfowl, but Zink’s line of premium turkey calls quickly gained a positive reputation of their own.

Fremont teacher Vander Boon wins NWTF Educator of the Year

February 20, 2019

NWTF

An avid outdoorsman, Vander Boon has made the effort to introduce his students to the world of hunting. He has helped many students learn to shoot a bow and even helped several harvest their first big game animal.

Support Minnesota’s public lands and waters at State Capitol rally on Thursday, Feb. 7

February 1, 2019

Rob Drieslein

Wear your hunting and fishing colors, visit with your representatives, and help keep protection of public lands and waters at the forefront of state policy this legislative session.