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Announcements

Applications open for $86 million in Legacy grants July 31 2017 MDNR Groups that want to restore protect or enhance public land can apply for ConservationPartners Legacy (CPL) grants that help pay for work on Minnesota prairies forestswetlands or other habitat for fish and wildlife Nonprofit organizations and governmententities are eligible to submit applications for traditional and metro grant cycles until 4pm Tuesday Sept 12 on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources websiteat mndnrgovcpl Projects must be on public land or land permanently protected byconservation easements Applicants may request up to $400000 with a total project costnot exceeding $575000 Projects also must have a 10 percent match from a source outsidea state agency (read more)

New Richland-area hog farm proposes doubling production environmentalreview underway Cathy Rofshus July 27 2017 MPCA

Hi-Way 30 Hogs proposes to double its swine finishing facility about 4 miles west of NewRichland in Waseca County from 2400 to 4800 hogs The Minnesota Pollution ControlAgency (MPCA) is accepting comments on an environmental review of the proposedexpansion through Aug 23The facility in Section 15 of Byron Township currently has onebarn that holds up to 2400 swine Keith Schlaak of Hi-Way 30 Hogs proposes to build asecond barn for the additional swine The swine would produce about 17 million gallons ofliquid manure annually that would be stored in reinforced concrete pits below the barnswith a total capacity of nearly 22 million gallons The manure would be removed in themanure in the fall and injected into cropland as fertilizer following an MPCA-approvedmanure management plan (read more)

MPCA completes 48 enforcement cases in second quarter of 2017 Steve Mikkelson July 26 2017 MPCA

In its ongoing efforts to promote environmental compliance the Minnesota PollutionControl Agency (MPCA) concluded 48 enforcement cases in 33 counties throughoutMinnesota during the second quarter of 2017 Penalties from all 48 cases totaled just over$450000Environmental enforcement investigations often take several months and inhighly complex cases more than a year Although in rare instances they can involvecourts they are most often negotiated settlements where the goal is compliance withenvironmental rules Fines issued are targeted to match the environmental harmeconomic advantage gained or environmental corrective actions In addition to these 48recently-completed cases the MPCA also has 41 ongoing enforcement investigations 17 ofwhich were opened as new cases during the second quarter of 2017 Not all investigationslead to fines or other official action (read more)

Collaboration creates new wildlife management area in Dakota County MDNR July 28 2017

A portion of one of the last and largest wooded areas in Dakota County has beenpermanently protected as a state wildlife management area through the collaborativeefforts of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Dakota County and thenonprofit conservation group Friends of the Mississippi River The new Hampton WoodsWildlife Management Area consists of 191 acres of oak forest that will be managed by theDNR for wildlife habitat and public hunting Located about four miles east of Farmingtonoff state Hwy 50 itrsquos the only forest for miles around in a largely agriculturallandscapeThe area is home to a number of rare species such as the red-shouldered hawkas well as more common game species including deer turkeys and squirrels Each springthe forest floor blossoms with wildflowers (read more)

News

Increased nitrates put moredemand on aquifers Jul 25 2017 Mankato free Press

In a state rich in water resources therehavenrsquot been a lot of worries about watersupplies But in recent years theDepartment of Natural Resources citiesand others have raised alarms about theoveruse of deep aquifers and aboutpollution dangers to surface waterHundreds of feet below southernMinnesota the Mount Simon aquiferprovides drinking water for more than 1million area residents including MankatoAs a recent MPR story noted that aquiferhas dropped by as much as 200 feet insome areas since pioneer settlementtimes While therersquos no danger of theaquifer drying up officials worry aboutthe growing use of the aquifer to providedrinking water and water for wateringlawns and crops (read more)

Fishing opener brought in $13million in publicity value report

Virus that affects carp responsiblefor Lake Elysian fish kill MDNR July 27 2017

Thousands of common carp died lastmonth in Waseca Countyrsquos Lake Elysianbecause of a virus likely introduced toMinnesota waters by the release or escapeof ornamental koi or pet goldfish A jointeffort by the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources and the University ofMinnesota have determined koiherpesvirus (KHV) was the main cause ofthe late-June fish kill in southernMinnesota It is the statersquos firstdocumented case of the virus in a wild fishpopulation KHV does not affect humansand is not believed to affect other fishspecies(read more)

From farm to yard garden showsoff repurposed materials creativeuse of space Jacob Stark July 27 2017 WasecaCounty News

says

TIMES STAFF REPORT July 26 2017

Media attention during the MinnesotaGovernorrsquos Fishing Opener in St Cloudbrought more than $13 million inpublicity value according to a report bythe Explore Minnesota tourism agencyMore than 130 media personnelrepresenting 60 outlets visited St Cloudfor the event May 11-14 Fishingexcursions took place primarily on theMississippi River The event capped a yearof preparation for an event that showcasestourist destinations(read more)

Wide contamination in UStapwater though most systemsmeet standardsRon Meador 072617 Minn Post

If your kitchen tap delivers water from apublic system chances are good that itmeets federal standards But that doesnrsquotnecessarily mean itrsquos fit to drink This isthe central message of a data-mininganalysis published this morning by theEnvironmental Working Group whichaggregated and analyzed self-reportedcontamination statistics from nearly50000 systems across the US Promptedby the crisis in Flint Michigan the two-year project includes an interactivefeature that could bring an entirely newdimension to American awareness ofdrinking water quality Each systemrsquoscontaminant levels are accessible by ZIPcode with a few mouse clicks (read more)

Kernza field day slated Aug 10 Tom Cherveny on Jul 26 2017

MADISON mdash A field day for thoseinterested in raising a perennial graincrop known as Kernza will be held from 1to 3 pm Aug 10 at the A-Frame Farmowned and operated by Carmen Fernholz

From wheelbarrows and wagons to bootsand bricks Twyla and Randy Schmidthave repurposed several items for agarden that will be open to area residentsAug 6The Schmidtsrsquo garden is one ofseven that will be featured in this yearrsquosWaseca Garden Walk an event sponsoredby the Waseca Garden Club This eventfeatures gardens of area residents eachyear enabling attendees to tour theselocations for freeThe Schmidtsrsquo front yarddisplays petunias and glassware thatTwyla built over the winter a washtubthey picked up from a flea market at Elkoand mirrors acquired at garage sales(read more)

Legislature frees up money forbuffer compliance Eric Johnson July 25 2017 Austin DailyHerald

As a November deadline for buffercompliance approaches a new resourcehas been unveiled to help farmers andlandowners The Minnesota Legislaturehas released nearly $5 million in overallfunding to use in cost-share assistance inmeeting the state buffer law set in 2015According to a press release from theMower Soil and Water ConservationDistrict on Monday Mower County willget $60000 of that money The fundingwhich comes from Minnesotarsquos CleanWater Fund was approved in June by theMinnesota Board of Water and SoilResources (read more)

Why Japanese beetles areparticularly bad this year Phil Picardi middot Jul 28 2017 MPR News

If you think that you are seeing moreJapanese beetles eating the plants in yourgarden this year youre not mistakenEntomologists at the University ofMinnesota confirm that the destructive

near Madison The field day is anopportunity for growers processors andothers interested in learning more aboutthis new and exciting grainThe Universityof Minnesota Forever Green Initiative hasbeen engaged in research anddevelopment on the intermediatewheatgrass for several years inpartnership with The Land Institute inKansas where the grain was firstdeveloped (read more)

2 paddlers remove 5000 pounds ofMinnesota river trash and counting

August 01 2017 By Julie Kailus Do-good adventurers Paul Twedt andMichael Anderson are in the middle of adirty mission to remove as much trash asthey can while paddling 1200 miles ofMinnesota riversSo far theyrsquove paddled500 miles and picked up 5000 pounds ofrubbish ranging from a bowling ball to a100-pound semi-truck tire Recentlytheyrsquod found a push fertilizer spreader anold snow thrower and a car axleTheyknew the rivers were dirty but not thisdirty (read more)

pests are thriving in Minnesota right nowand the problem is only going to getworse University of Minnesota ProfessorVera Krischik one of the states leadingauthorities on Japanese beetles saysclimate change is partly to blameThesecold wet springs we usually have kill themand if you think about it its been gettingwarmer in the spring Krischik said Aslong as its above 50 (degrees) they can beactive and feed on roots (read more)

Eastern Minnesota city considersproposed asphalt plant Jul 25 2017 Mankato Free Press

COLUMBUS Minn (AP) mdash Supporters ofa proposed asphalt plant in an easternMinnesota city say the development wouldgenerate jobs but opponents say its notworth the traffic noise and odors from thefacility Columbus City Council will voteWednesday on a zoning change that wouldput Bituminous Roadways asphalt plantone step closer to construction thePioneer Press (httpbitly2tGNRb0 )reported Residents and business ownersexpressed concerns about potential healthissues increased traffic noise and smell ata planning commission public hearingabout the plant last month (read more)

Events

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Indeed We Can ndash Fresh EnergyAugust 2 430 pm - 730 pm Location Indeed Brewing Company 711 NE 15th Ave

Minneapolis MN 55413 United States

Brief Description Join us for a casual summer evening at IndeedBrewing to learn more about Fresh Energy and ourwork to electrify Minnesotarsquos transportation systemIf you already drive electric please bring your wheelsand we can line up a nice plug-in vehicle display Ifyou havenrsquot made the switch yet come and see thecars and talk with owners to learn from theirexperience

Fresh Energy is working to electrify everything and power it with renewables Say hi to ourteam members and share your thoughts on how we could best accomplish this together

Fresh Energy is proud to be Indeed Brewingrsquos featured nonprofit for their August 2 IndeedWe Can event Every Wednesday night Indeedrsquos net profits from both the main and Oxtaproom are donated to a non-profit Join us to raise a glass to Fresh Energy and ourshared efforts to power more Minnesota cars and buses with clean renewable electricity For more information click here

Archery in the Park08052017 1 PM to 230 PM LocationFort Ridgely State Park Off State Hwy 4 6 miles south of Fairfax or 12 miles north of Sleepy Eye

Brief Description The sport of shooting arrows has been around forthousands of years First humans used archery asa way to hunt animals and later as a way tocompete against each other Archery is an activitythat people from all walks of life and almost everysize and ability can participate and have fun This program covers the basics of archery(safety proper care of the equipment and how to use a bow) Participants will be able topractice their new skills Meet at the Upper Picnic Area For more information contact Scott Kudelka at 507-384-8890 or by emailat scottkudelkastatemnus

38TH ANNUAL WEST NEWTON DAYSUNDAY AUGUST 6 2017 1-4-PM LocationFort Ridgely State Park

Off State Hwy 4 6 miles south of Fairfax or 12 miles north of Sleepy Eye

Brief Description This 38th annualevent celebrates the heritage of theMinnesota village of West Newton thatexisted halfway between New Ulm andFort Ridgely from 1856 to 1901 Historical photographs will be on display as well as thehistory of the Alexander Harkin family He was the founder of the 1870s general store with40 original merchandise still on the shelves which is all that is left of the village Weinvite any descendants of West Newtons earliest settlers to share their stories and anyphotographs for the event on Sunday August 6th from 1 to 4 pm We will be able to copyany information and photos for you and us We will also post any information for contacts

The store is open from 10 to 5 pm everyday except Mondays in August The gift shop isopen the same hours as the store which has many books toys unique and hand crafteditems also 10 cent candy Admission to the program is included with admission to thestore

The store is located nine miles northwest of New Ulm on Nicollet County Road 21 or thebottom road or nine miles east of Fort Ridgely For more information contact the storeat 1-507-354-8666 or Nicollet County Historical Society which operates the store at 1-507-934-2160

Sixth Annual Farm Camp MinnesotaAugust 7 2017 to August 8 2017 Location Waseca-Farmamerica

Brief Description

Farmers farm organizationsagribusinesses and volunteers havejoined together to organize and host thesixth annual ldquoFarm Camp Minnesotardquo for youth This event is open to youth enteringgrades 3-6 This year the one-day camp will be held four days at three different locations

On August 7 and 8 Farm Camp Minnesota will be held in the Waseca area atFarmamerica and on August 15 it will be held in the St Cloud area near Rice Minnesota onthe Schmitt Family Farm August 16 camp will be held in the Northfield area near DundasMinnesota at Wolf Creek Dairy The camp will be held from 9 am to 3 pm each day Preregistration is required

The event will allow campers the opportunity to learn about modern agriculture wheretheir food comes from how it is grown and how farm products are used in our daily life Each camper will have the opportunity to learn about various types of livestock and cropfarms including pork beef dairy turkey corn and soybeans They will also learn aboutthe equipment used in farming and at the Dundas and Waseca sites will each get a ride in atractor

For More information click here

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Soil Health Field DayAugust 9th 2017 LocationMark Ditlevsonrsquos Farm 7068 East Highway 30 Blooming Prairie MN 55917 (1 mile West of Blooming Prairie)

Brief Description The Freeborn Area Soil Health Team will be having a soil health fieldday on Wednesday August 9th This event is going to be featuring Frank Gibbs who is aretired NRCS soil scientist from Ohio Frank will be showing a tile demonstration whichconsists of Frank using smoke and pressurizing tile lines to force the smoke through thesoil surface In this demonstration smoke is being used as an indicator for water movementthrough the soil which will show the efficiency of the underlying tile The more smoke thatcomes to the surface demonstrates a healthier soil Soils that are sealed due to compactionwill not have smoke rise through the soil surface Also on the agenda to speak at this event are Sarah Carlson from PFI Spencer Herbertfrom SAREMDA Mark Morreim from Morreim drainage Doug Nopar and Shona Snaterfrom the Land Stewardship Project Donrsquot miss this event To see the entire agenda for the day view the attached flyer for more details If you haveany other additional questions call the Freeborn County SWCD at 507-373-5607 Ext 3(more information)

AFTERNOON OF LEISURESUNDAY AUGUST 13 2017 1- 4 PM Location Harkin store nine miles northwest of New Ulm on Nicollet County Road 21 or the bottom road or nine miles east of Fort Ridgely

Brief Description Sunday afternoonsin the 1870s were family time or time to relax visit friends or maybe do a bit of fancywork There will be a showing of some of their work in tatting hardanger knitting andother types of work Men would do some wood crafts or play music or just read Anyone

that does this type of work and would like to show their fancywork art is welcome to comeand visit with our visitors Visitors will be able to tour the 1870s store which has 40original merchandise on the shelves and learn about the village of West Newton and theonly thing left of the village the Harkin Store The store is open 10 to 5 pm everydayexcept Mondays The programs are on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm is included withthe admission to the store The gift shop is open the same hours as the store and hasbooks toys unique and hand crafted items also 10 cent candy For more informationcontact the store at 1-507-354-8666 or Nicollet County Historical Society which operatesthe store at 1-507-934-2160

Soil Health Field Day08122017 9 AM to 11 AM Location Minneopa State Park 5 miles west of Mankato on State Hwy 68 and US Hwy 169

Brief Description Swan Lake is NorthAmericas largest wetland complex andone of most healthy shallow lakes insouthern Minnesota Take a leisurelypaddle on Swan Lake with the Minneopa Area Naturalist to learn how to paddle and moreabout this amazing resource We will take off from the boat ramp at Nicollet Bay (east ofthe city Nicollet) and paddle out into the lake for just over an hour Be prepared for alltypes of weather and bring water and a snack Contact Scott Kudelka atscottkudelkastatemnus for more information and to register For more information contact Scott Kudelka at 507-384-8890 or by emailat scottkudelkastatemnus

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NEY SENIOR LEARNING SERIES Renewable EnergyThursday August 17th 1200-2pm Location Ney Nature Center 28238 Nature Center Lane Henderson MN 56044

Brief Description Learn about renewable energy and how it is utilized in Minnesotawith the Rural Renewable Energy Alliancersquos Development Director Jan Hubbard Lunchincluded Conducted on the third Thursday of each month Ages 50+

Cost $10member or $12non-members

Register online by August 10th Reservationsrequired For more information click here

Monarch Tagging08182017 1 PM to 2 PM Location Minneopa State Park 5 miles west of Mankato on State Hwy 68 and US Hwy 169

Brief Description Monarchs are theone butterfly that everyone knows andcan identify with just one glance Thisamazing creature over a number ofgenerations will migrate from here in Minnesota all the way down to Mexico Somescientists call it one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world Monarchbutterflies have been hit hard over the last decade and there is an effort to provide morehabitat and a better chance for survival Come out to Minneopa to learn more about theMonarch and hopefully get a chance to tag one Meet at the turning circle near the office onthe waterfalls side of Minneopa State Park For more information contact Scott Kudelka at 507-384-8890 or by emailat scottkudelkastatemnus

BEES AND HONEYSUNDAY AUGUST 20 2017 1- 4 PM Location Harkin store nine miles northwest of New Ulm on Nicollet County Road 21 or the bottom road or nine miles east of Fort Ridgely

Brief Description Honey was used asweetener instead of sugar It could be found out on the prairie and could be made by thepioneers Crystal Bock from Nicollet will have equipment and information that she usesfor making her honey Our program is on Sunday August 20th from 1 to 4 pm Crystals

honey will also be available in the gift shopThe Harkin Store is open everyday exceptMondays in August from 10 to 5 pm Admission to the program is included with admissionto the store Our gift shop is open the same hours as the store and has books toys uniqueand hand crafted items also 10 cent candy

For more information contact the store at 1-507-354-8666 or Nicollet County HistoricalSociety which operates the store at 1-507-934-2160

Job Announcements

mdashDistrict Techniciansmdash

Employer Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

Closing Date Thursday August 3 2017 at 300PM

Location(s) Sleepy Eye Minnesota 56085

Who May Apply All qualified job seekers

Responsibilities

The Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is looking to fill two open DistrictTechnician positions The district is seeking highly motivated and experienced individualsthat are passionate about implementing conservation practices and working with BrownCounty landowners to achieve their conservation goals Applicants should have anunderstanding of the local agricultural practices in Brown County where approximatelyseventy-five percent of the land use is cultivated land The District Technicians performvarious technical and administrative tasks relating to many local and state programs andwork in cooperation with landowners other district staff members and external partnersto implement those conservation programs The position requires someone who can workindependently with limited supervision to accomplish work tasks as well as communicateeffectively both verbally and written Salary range for the District Technician position is$1696-$2522 per hour and the starting salary offer will be dependent on qualificationsand experience Brown SWCD offers a great benefits package that includes paid sick leavepaid vacation leave paid holidays health insurance HSA account and PERA retirementaccount

To apply submit your cover letter resume and Brown SWCD application by 300pm onAugust 3 2017 Interviews will be held on August 9 2017 for invited applicants A full job

description and the Brown SWCD application are available in the links listed below

Application packages can be dropped off in person or mailed to Brown SWCD 300 2ndAve SW Sleepy Eye MN 56085 or emailed to melaniekruegerbrownswcdmnorg

(more information)

Director

Employer Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)

Closing Date

August 7th 2017

Location(s) Saint Paul

Who May Apply All qualified job seekers

Responsibilities Manage the process for the LCCMR to support the Legislature in funding natural resourceprojects from the constitutionally-created Environment and Natural Resources TrustFund This allocation of about $50000000 a year is recommended by a legislative-citizencommission to the legislature on an annual basis The Director is responsible for seeingthat this is accomplished by the staff in a non-partisan fashion Ensure the purposes of theTrust Fund are honored by providing a judicious combination of stability and innovationin programs supported by the Trust Fund

(more information)

mdashDistrict Technicianmdash

Employer Sibley Soil and Water Conservation District

Closing Date 430 pm ndash August 11th 2017

Location(s) Gaylord Minnesota

Who May Apply All qualified job seekers

Responsibilities

Conducts site investigations and inventories assisting the public with enrollmentinto various local state and federal conservation programsAssists with the implementation of the Wetland Conservation ActParticipate and assist with various education and outreach activitiesPerforms duties of the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) and Conservation ReserveEnhancement Program (CREP) including but not limited to landowner contact andapplications easement acquisition practice installation and program complianceAttends meetings and trainings while professionally representing the SWCD asdirected by the District ManagerAdministers the annual Tree Program and is familiar with tree identification treepests and diseasesAdministers the state cost share programPerforms other duties of a like or similar nature as assigned

(more information)

mdashFarm Bill Technicianmdash

Employer NICOLLET SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Closing Date 430 pm ndash August 11th 2017

Location(s) St PeterGaylord Minnesota

Who May Apply All qualified job seekers

Responsibilities bull Contact landowners in NicolletSibley County and encourage the adoption of filter stripsriparian buffers wetland restorations wetland buffers contour buffers farmsteadwindbreaks and grassed waterways through the use of the Continuous ConservationReserve (CRP) Program bull Prepare CRP contracts for landowners interested in enrolling land into the program bull Assist landowners with filling out contracts developing operation and maintenanceplans and seeding plans bull Use Global Positioning Systems tools to mark land enrolled in CRP bull Review sites being enrolled in CRP and guide landowners through the planting andestablishment process bull Conduct follow-up visits to check the status of the planting and inform landowners of anymaintenance needed bull Develop a GIS based reporting system to track all acres enrolled into CRP bull Other duties as assigned by the District Manager bull The assigned soil conservation work requires regular prolonged walking over fieldterrain bending lifting and stretching while carrying required equipment

bull Operation of a motor vehicle on both public and private roads during daylight hours andoccasionally after dark is required A valid state driverrsquos license is required

(more information)

mdashForestry Policy Research Internshipmdash

EmployerFriends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness

Closing Date August 18th 2017

Location(s) Minneapolis MN

Who May Apply All qualified job seekers

Responsibilities

Research and articulate the current range of forestry management activitiesoccurring on the Superior National ForestResearch and prepare a report on the stated purposes of those activities the likelyefficacy of the chosen management activities their likely impacts on ecosystemintegrity and alternatives that may better protect ecosystem integrityResearch and prepare a report on landscape level impacts of current forestrymanagement activities in the Superior National Forest and alternatives that maybetter protect ecosystemsReview the Superior National Forest Plan for cumulative consistency of currentforestry management projects with the Forest PlanAttend meetings and other events related to forest management in the SuperiorNational Forest (requires some travel)Organize forest management files filingAssist staff in preparing an advocacy plan for future reviews of forestry managementprojects in the Superior National Forest

(more information)

mdashState Policy Community Organizermdash

EmployerLand Stewardship Project

Closing Date -

Location(s) Minneapolis MN

Who May Apply All qualified job seekers

Responsibilities

You will work as part of LSPrsquos Policy and Organizing Program as a communityorganizer on advancing campaigns and policy initiatives to win farm and food policybeneficial to the land family farmers and rural and urban communities Thisposition will focus on advancing policy goals at the state level This work includesrecruiting new LSP members with a focus on farmers and rural residents and assistin grassroots fundraising and individual giving efforts

(more information)

mdashHealthy Local Food Exhibit Staffmdash

Employer Renewing the Countryside

Closing Date -

Location(s) Falcon HeightsSt Paul

Who May Apply All qualified job seekers

Responsibilities

Open or close exhibit (exhibit hours are 9 AM to 9 PM daily)Check in orient and support volunteersOversee all exhibit activities and guestsAssist with food sample preparationMaintain the cleanliness and safety of the exhibit areaEngage with fairgoers about the importance of organic agriculture and supportingour local food system

(more information)

mdashPart-time Fellow Energy Policy Researchmdash

Employer Fresh Energy

Closing Date -

Location(s) Minneapolis-StPaul MN

Who May Apply All qualified job seekers

Responsibilities

Help develop and implement Fresh Energyrsquos work on specific activities primarily inthe energy performance and energy markets policy program areas through thefollowingConduct research and analysis on specific areas of utility regulatory and legislativepolicies analyzing past utility performance and comparison with other states Workrequires significant written and oral information synthesis documents options andrecommendations documents and internal and shared work productsSupport and lead some activities on collaborative external projects that requirecontact and strong working relationships with partners analysts regulatory andlegislative staffSynthesize existing policy legislative legal technical andor financial analysesconducted as related to relevant policy proposals changes and approachesIn collaboration with communications staff and ifas required for the projectoccasionally create andor publish web content social media content or otherpolicy program information for publication or broader dissemination

(more information)

mdashland Protection Specialist MN ND SDmdash

EmployerThe Nature Conservancy in Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota

Closing Date August 24

Location(s) Western Minnesota USA

Who May Apply All qualified job seekers

ResponsibilitiesThe Nature Conservancy is seeking an experienced professional to join the teamresponsible for the Conservancyrsquos land protection program in MN ND and SD

The Land Protection Specialist (LPS) plays a critical role in negotiating acquiring land andconservation easements cooperative acquisition with government partners developingand implementing landscape level land protection plans and where appropriatetransferring land interests to partner agencies The LPS will work with landownersConservancy staff federal state and local agency professionals and citizens to promoteprotection programs on public and private land

The LPS will travel extensively in western MN and to selected locations in North Dakotaandor South Dakota One of the critical objectives for this position is initiating anddeveloping relationships with landowners and partners in our highest priorityconservation landscapes

(more information)

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environmental stewardship and strengthen governance -Ban Ki-moon

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