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Upper Mississippi River News

Updates from Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri.
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Gov. Mark Dayton and Audubon proclaim 2018 the Year of the Bird
November 15, 2018 — Audubon members in Minnesota have come together to highlight everyday actions that help migratory birds
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Prairie Grass Sunset by Jim Williams
Audubon Minnesota applauds Xcel for requiring solar proposals to disclose vegetation details
October 15, 2018 — Audubon encourages the use of native plants on solar sites that support hummingbirds and grassland birds like Eastern Meadowlarks and Grasshopper Sparrows
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Future conservationists flaunt bird and water wisdom
May 22, 2018 — Audubon Minnesota is encouraging conservation through education and outreach
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Audubon and National Park Service Predict Big Changes for Birds in a Warming World
March 21, 2018 — As our changing climate pushes birds out of historic ranges, America’s national parks could see an influx of newcomers and the departure of familiar species by 2050
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More Than 500 Conservation Groups in All 50 states to Urge Congress to Defend Bird Protection Law
February 09, 2018 — Audubon members mobilize to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act from threats in Congress and in the Department of the Interior.
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Chestnut-collared Longspur by Tim Zurowski
MNBirdAtlas.org launched
November 07, 2017 — Maps and in-depth information about Minnesota’s breeding birds now available
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Deborah Reynolds yard in Minnesota
Wildscaping is better for birds
September 27, 2017 — By planting native plants, Debbie has attracted more birds to her garden and engaged neighbors in conversation about the benefits of a bird-friendly yard.
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Navigating the Night
July 20, 2017 — Lights Out helps migrating birds by decreasing bright lights from urban buildings
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Bemidji celebrates Bird City Minnesota designation
June 12, 2017 — Bemidji is the state’s newest Bird City
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