Lifelong lessons and care for Minnesota’s tremendous outdoor heritage start with quality time outdoors. The DNR is offering a new grant program called “No Child Left Inside” to help more children cast a fishing line, study animal tracks, hike, bike or simply learn more about nature.
Public entities and nonprofit organizations serving youth under age 18 are eligible to apply starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23. For information on the grant program and a link to the application, visit the DNR website.
DNR REMINDS HUNTERS TO AVOID SPREADING INVASIVE SPECIES
With the hunting season underway, the DNR reminds waterfowl hunters to take precautions against spreading aquatic invasive species. Without the proper precautions, invasive species such as purple loosestrife, zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and faucet snails can be transported in boats, decoys or blind material. Invasive species can damage habitat for waterfowl, fish and other wildlife, and can even cause waterfowl die-offs.
Find more details in the news release or watch this short video about what waterfowl hunters can do to help stop the spread of invasive species.
