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Extension Center for Natural Resources & Environment

Trees and a lake

We're bringing you new discoveries, ideas, products, and services in natural resources and the environment. For property owners, professionals seeking training, and anyone who simply would like to understand our natural resources better.


 Natural Resources & Environment Programs  
 

Environmental Science Education

Housing

  • Housing Technology - Improve buildings' quality, efficiency, environmental health, and durability.

Natural Resources Management & Utilization

  • Trees & Woodlands - Protect and improve the 40% of Minnesota's woodlands that are privately owned.

Water Resource Management & Policy

  • Onsite Sewage Treatment - Protect public health and the environment through proper wastewater treatment.
  • Shoreland Education - Learn how to minimize your impact on your lake or river and keep our waters clean.
  • Stormwater Education - Reduce the environmental impacts of rain water runoff from urban development.
 

 Features  
 
Lake Home & Cabin Kit

Lake Home & Cabin Kit

Every cabin needs this notebook of quick answers to common questions using environmentally responsible practices for property and lakeshore owners.

 

Contact Information

Renee Pardello
Program Leader
120 Biosystems and Ag Engineering
1390 Eckles Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108

Email: pard0017@umn.edu
Phone: 612-624-6479
Fax: 612-624-8701

Melvin Baughman
Program Leader & Extension Forester
Forest Resources
325B Green Hall
1530 N Cleveland Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108

Email: baughman@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-1288
Fax: 612-625-5212

 

 
 
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