Institute Foundations

Institute Foundations

The Natural Resources Research Institute is a state-chartered applied research institute of the University of Minnesota’s Research and Innovation Office. NRRI maintains three sites in Northern Minnesota to carry out its mission to the state and nation.

NRRI Charter

To foster the economic development of Minnesota’s natural resources in an environmentally sound manner to promote private sector employment.

- Minnesota State Legislature, 1983

Arial views of all three NRRI facilities of Coleraine, Duluth and Fens.

Mission

Deliver integrated research solutions that value our resources, environment and economy for a sustainable and resilient future.

Vision

Discover the economy of the future.

Core Values

  • Safety | The safety and well-being of our employees and partners is always first.
  • Quality | We commit to excellence in all aspects of our work.
  • Integrity | We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards to maintain trust by continuously demonstrating respect, honesty, and stewardship.
  • Innovation | We actively embrace change, empower creativity, and seek new perspectives to translate discovery into solutions.
  • Partnership | We build and sustain collaborative relationships to achieve shared goals and deliver impacts.