What will happen to Minnesota's natural resources?

Minnesota's outdoor legacy is responsible for a large measure of its reputation as a state with a great quality of life. But will it stand up to the pressures of the 21st century? What should the state's vision be toward the environment? MPR's Mike Edgerly is the guest host.

Guests

• David Hartwell: has been president of Bellcomb Technologies Incorporated. Previously, he managed several diverse business interests and has worked as a fundraising consultant. He served on the LTA board from 1992-2004. He was a co-founder of the Washington County Land Trust (now the Minnesota Land Trust) in 1991 and has been involved with numerous other environmental organizations, including the Minnesota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, the Belwin Foundation, the Centennial Valley Preservation Project, The Trumpeter Swan Society, the Conservation Endowment Fund, and the James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History.
• John Curry: director of the Minnesota Campaign for Conservation.

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  March 8, 2006
• Report says wetlands continue to disappear
  February 2, 2006
• Wisconsin researcher says frog deformities increase with use of fertilizers
  October 20, 2005

Resources

• Minnesota Campaign for Conservation
• Minnesota Environmental Partnership