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Forest Ecology and Health Natural Resources Research Institute

The ability to evaluate, measure and moderate or remediate the impacts of climate change on forests and forest ecosystem services is directly related to our ability to accurately measure, quantify and summarize forest resource data. The development of new … See more

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URL: https://nrri.umn.edu/research/research-platforms/applied-ecology-and-resource-management/forests

Meet the Researcher

WEBThe Covid-19 pandemic has lingering impacts on lives – more remote working, greater appreciation of personal connections, or ongoing health concerns. But …

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Meet the Researcher: Environmental Chemist Allison Byrd

WEBBeginning a new career is a major step for any recent college graduate. Add to that a global pandemic and moving to a new city, sight unseen. When Allison Byrd …

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NRRI scientists contribute to State of the Great Lakes report

WEBEuan Reavie. For the past 15 years, Reavie has been lead author on a section of the report that focuses on changes to the lakes’ phytoplankton communities – the important …

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Chris Filstrup Ph.D. Natural Resources Research Institute

WEBChris is a lake scientist specializing in harmful algal bloom ecology, nutrient cycling in lakes, watershed nutrient reduction strategies, and freshwater resources management. His …

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Functional Biocarbon Materials Natural Resources Research …

WEBProgram Overview Carbon is an essential element in nature. Functional biocarbon materials are developed to utilize waste biomass resources as high value …

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Mammal Ecology Lab Natural Resources Research Institute

WEBMammal and Wildlife Ecology Laboratory Overview Wildlife plays a significant role in maintaining ecosystem health, ecosystems services and plant community …

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NRRI Lab focuses on water quality and protection

WEBWater quality monitoring is a mainstay of the lab. From spring through fall, water samples come in weekly from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, …

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Valerie Brady Ph.D. Natural Resources Research Institute

WEBBio. Valerie's specialty is aquatic invertebrate ecology with a particular interest in using the invertebrate community for assessment and monitoring of aquatic ecosystems. She has …

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Wildlife Ecology Program Natural Resources Research Institute

WEBProgram Overview NRRI’s Applied Wildlife Ecology Research Program studies direct and indirect impacts of environmental change on wildlife, biodiversity, and …

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Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Lab

WEBLab Overview As human population and living standards increase, human activities place unprecedented stress on natural freshwater ecosystems with global climate change. …

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Ecosystem Resilience Initiative Natural Resources Research Institute

WEBImpact. Minnesota has a wealth of natural resources that support economic development and wildlife conservation. NRRI’s Ecosystem Resilience Initiative …

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NRRI receives $3M to continue monitoring bottom of Great Lakes …

WEBEuan Reavie, Ph.D. “This monitoring program is vital to understanding the long-known and emerging threats to the Great Lakes so that we can protect and …

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Well-loved, Well-studied: Decades of NRRI research spans all five …

WEBCarved from glaciers and filled with their melting water, lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario make up the largest freshwater system in the world, …

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Minnesota a leader in biochar research and demonstration

WEBThere’s a material that can be made from forest resources – like, ash trees killed by beetles or excess wood residuals – that can address a lot of challenges. This …

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Jean Cranston Natural Resources Research Institute

WEBJean has worked in the environmental health and safety field for over 20 years and has obtained a certification in both safety (CSP) and industrial hygiene (CIH).

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NRRI Coleraine Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

WEBThe salary range for this position starts at $55,000.00/yr and depends on qualifications. The primary purpose of the Coleraine Environmental Health and Safety …

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Ancient biochar method revamped for modern challenges

WEBCharring biomass to improve soils is an ancient practice. Pre-Columbian civilizations living on sandy soils in Mesoamerica enhanced their agricultural productivity …

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NRRI, UMN commercialize new fast-growing tree variety

WEBBy volume, InnovaTree grows 64 percent faster than leading commercial hybrid poplar varieties. Under good conditions, it grows 5-8 feet per year, reaching up to …

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