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Raise Awareness
Raise Awareness
One of the most important things we can do to help support peat bog conservation is to help spread the word about why they are so important. This is a collection of resources to learn more, volunteer, and donate money with the goal of conserving Minnesota peatlands for thousands of years to come.
Minesota Department of Natural Resources
Minesota Department of Natural Resources
Curious to see where your property falls? This interactive map from the Minnesota DNR shows what percent of soil in an area consists of histosol and could be a candidate for protection or restoration efforts.
Want to learn more? Check out this article from the Minnesota DNR about peat bog research and conservation in Minnesota.
Listen to this MPR podcast for an interview of University of Minnesota researcher Chris Lenhart as he discusses the importance of preserving peat bogs to combat climate change.
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy
Want to learn more about some of the ways that people are protecting peat bogs in northern Minnesota? The Nature Conservancy’s Playbook for Minnesota Peatlands dives into how best to protect and restore peatlands.
Hazel Dressler, Big Bog, 2021
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