National conference and partnerships divert usable materials from landfills.
NRRI study helps inform benefits of shipping channel dredge material for island habitat.
Organic chemist finds flexibility is key to moving NRRI innovations forward.
Strategic Initiatives
To meet our mission of delivering integrated research solutions, NRRI is focused on three strategic initiatives that address the challenges of Minnesota’s resource-based economy. These initiatives are bold and long-term efforts to create the economy of the future by incorporating diverse expertise across NRRI, the University system and with our partners.
Delivery and Impact
Sample Research Projects
Documenting long-term population trends of breeding forest birds in the Chippewa and Superior National Forests.
The Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas documents the distribution of every breeding bird species in Minnesota and provides a solid foundation for future conservation efforts.
The ForCAST tool attempts to provide forestry professionals and land managers with an opportunity to evaluate how a changing climate and changing markets might affect Minnesota’s forests and
A website of the state's carnivore species -- from the tiny least weasel to the black bear.
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