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News & Updates

Audubon Minnesota announces Rob Schultz as new Executive Director
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Rob Schultz announced as new Executive Director

May 13, 2019 — Schultz will begin his new role overseeing work in Minnesota and the Upper Mississippi Flyway
Mama merganser and the climate conundrum
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Mama merganser and the climate conundrum

A changing climate is pushing birds north, but can they find suitable habitat when they move?

Audubon welcomes Chad Dayton to Minnesota board
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Chad Dayton joins Audubon Minnesota board

March 6, 2019 — Dayton will bring new energy to the Upper Mississippi Flyway
Audubon applauds fix for Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations
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Audubon applauds Trust Fund fix

March 5, 2019 — The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund plays a critical role in bird conservation throughout Minnesota
US House Overwhelmingly Approves Permanent Reauthorization of Major Conservation Program
Upper Mississippi River Program

Major Conservation Program Permanently Reauthorized

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.
Luis Ramirez
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Luis Ramirez, Director of Conservation

Audubon Minnesota has hired a new Director of Conservation

Water Action Day to be held at Minnesota State Capitol on April 10, 2019
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Water Action Day - April 10

January 24, 2019 — Advocate for clean water in Minnesota at the State Capitol
Gov. Mark Dayton and Audubon proclaim 2018 the Year of the Bird
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Gov. Mark Dayton proclaims 2018 Year of the Bird

November 15, 2018 — Audubon members in Minnesota have come together to highlight everyday actions that help migratory birds
Audubon Minnesota applauds Xcel for requiring solar proposals to disclose vegetation details
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Audubon Minnesota applauds Xcel

October 15, 2018 — Audubon encourages the use of native plants on solar sites
240 Acres of Important Bird Habitat Now Permanently Protected in Northwest Minnesota
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240 Acres of Habitat Now Permanently Protected in Northwest Minnesota

August 3, 2018 — Many declining bird species will benefit from the conservation easements

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