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U of M Moment: Spreading Sustainable Tourism

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, Minn. (5/23/2008) — The University of Minnesota Moment radio feature for the week of Monday, May 21, is available to Minnesota radio stations for free:

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Spreading Sustainable Tourism

In a state that depends heavily on natural resources for its tourism industry, it's vital that Minnesota protect and preserve its environment. That's why the University of Minnesota's Tourism Center is working to educate local communities on how to best conduct the practice known as "sustainable tourism." Cynthia Messer, an Extension professor with the Center, explains.
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