by Christine | Jan 31, 2022 | Conservation Efforts, Minnesota
But first… Since the Upper Minnesota River Initiative (UMRI) is first and foremost inspired by water, we are thrilled to be participating in the “We Are Water” exhibit and events that arrive in the Driftless region with early spring. Equally thrilling is...
by Christine | Jan 31, 2022 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
All in the New Year— We’re rowing into the new year with our continued efforts of working with our partners in the watershed to achieve healthy soils and improve water quality. As our Executive Director David Zentner states, we aspire to “help bring healthy...
by Christine | Dec 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
“This is where state legislators have power to protect our natural resources or not. As citizens, we must make sure to vote for representatives that will advocate to protect our soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife for public health, recreation and long-term economic...
by Christine | Dec 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Minnesota
The year that was… My Iowa colleagues have captured my imagination with their call for “a great clamoring,” which is, perhaps, a way to sum up our fervent fight for “together” in 2021. Because despite the pandemic, we managed to carve out substantial...
by Christine | Nov 30, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Our Vision— Soul. Soil. Spark. November highlights— During this past year, IWL’s Iowa Conservation Director Mike Delaney ignited the “Sparks”, a special group of long-term conservationists (which he refers to as the Elders) to craft an Iowa...
by Christine | Nov 30, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Minnesota
Soils Conference notables Maybe the packed room of 200 attendees was giddy with togetherness. Maybe the message of community and accountability has found its day. Maybe climate change and corporate greed have stomped one step too many on the hand that pays the bills....
