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Upper Mississippi River News

Updates from Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri.
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Supporting Our Community
June 03, 2020 — The outdoors 鈥 and the joy of birds 鈥 should be safe and welcoming for all people.
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New 探花精选 Science: Two-Thirds of North American Birds at Risk of Extinction Due to Climate Change
October 10, 2019 — Enter your zip code into 探花精选鈥檚 Birds and Climate Visualizer and it will show you how climate change will impact your birds and your community and includes ways you can help.
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Austin celebrates Bird City Minnesota designation
October 04, 2019 — The city will be presented with an official Bird City designation during the International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, October 5
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City of Austin to celebrate becoming a Bird City
September 25, 2019 — Austin will be presented with their official Bird City designation during events at the International Migratory Bird Day
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Birds in Focus brings together birds and photography
July 30, 2019 — 探花精选 is partnering with Canon and Best Buy for free bird photography event at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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Wetland managers need to 鈥渟cale up鈥 restoration planning according to new paper
June 26, 2019 — Marsh birds may respond to agriculture and development up to 4 miles away from the marsh, highlighting the importance of landscape-level conservation efforts.
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探花精选 Minnesota announces Rob Schultz as new Executive Director
May 13, 2019 — Schultz will begin his new role on May 20 and will oversee work in Minnesota and the Upper Mississippi Flyway
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Mama merganser and the climate conundrum
May 10, 2019 — A changing climate is pushing birds north, but can they find suitable habitat when they move?
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探花精选 applauds fix for Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations
March 05, 2019
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US House Overwhelmingly Approves Permanent Reauthorization of Major Conservation Program
February 27, 2019 — If you have ever enjoyed a public park or natural area, you likely have the Land and Water Conservation Fund to thank.
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