Webinar on the key to restoration success
Planning to Avoid Pitfalls: The Key to Restoration SuccessAt the invitation of Restoring Minnesota Ecological Restoration Training Cooperative - Practitioner's Network, Wiley Buck, Great River Greening Restoration Ecologist and Program Manager, discussed the elements of a "Thorough Restoration Plan," from implementation to photo-monitoring, and the importance of a maintenance schedule and landowner commitment. Joining him was Dan Shaw, Senior Ecologist/Vegetation Specialist at the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Plant list for monarch butterflies in the midwest
Great River Greening contributed to a study by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), to compile list of the best milkweed and other nectar-rich species for private landowners to plant along field borders, in buffers along waterways or around wetlands, in pastures, and other suitable locations.
Tip a glass at Indeed to benefit Great River Greening!
Join us in the taproom at Indeed Brewing on Wednesday, April 27 for an "Indeed We Can’" event.
Indeed Brewing chose Great River Greening for its charitable initiative, where every Wednesday, net profits are donated to charity. Growler fills and merchandise too! Read More
Video: Erosion control and beautification in St. Paul Park
Several families with young children volunteered with Great River Greening to improve water quality in the Mississippi River by controlling erosion at the boat launch in Lions Levee Park, in St. Paul Park. Together, they transformed the area from loose soil and turf to more stabilizing native grasses and flowers.
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council recommendations
SCTIMES
11/ 17/15
Anoka Sand Plain habitat conservation, Great River Greening, $1.2 million for Phase 4 of habitat enhancement and restoration of 917 acres including land in Sherburne, Morrison and Todd counties. Affected sites include two state WMA’s, a state forest, two Scientific and Natural Areas, a national wildlife refuge and four regional projects.