Suggested lead: For the last 12 years researchers have been prowling Minnesotas woods and prairies, armed with pens, papers, and nature books. They're with the Minnesota County Biological Survey. collecting information on the distribution and ecology of native habitats and rare plant species. The information will be used in a number of ways including as an aid to local officials making land use decisions.But, as Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Reha reports, not everyone is thrilled with that idea.
In 2008, Minnesota's voters passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution: to protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.
Efforts to digitize this initial assortment of thousands of historical audio material was made possible through the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. A wide range of Minnesota subject matter is represented within this collection.
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