Prairie ecosystems

Ecological Resources collects, analyzes, and delivers vital ecological information on Minnesota prairie ecosystems through a variety of programs, publications, and other resources.

Programs

• Minnesota Biological Survey
• Natural Heritage and Nongame Research
• Prairie grasslands SNAs
• Prairie protection
• Scientific & Natural Areas Program

Publications

• County Atlas of Minnesota Mosses
• Going Native: A Prairie Restoration Handbook for Minnesota Landowners
• Guide to Scientific and Natural Areas
• Living in the Landscape: Leaving Boundaries Behind (video)
• Minnesota's Native Prairie Bank Program
• Minnesota's Native Prairie Tax Exemption Program
• Minnesota's St. Croix River Valley and Anoka Sandplain: a Guide to Native Habitats
• Natural Community and Rare Species County Maps
• Prairie Bush Clover, a Threatened Midwestern Prairie Plant
• Two Futures: Citizens Define Ways to Manage Glacial Lake Agassiz Ecosystems
• Way of Life: Great Plains Citizens Talk about Ecosystems
• Western Prairie Fringed Orchid, a Threatened Midwestern Prairie Plant

Other resources

• Ecological Classification System
• In your Backyard. Direct links to practical information on how to live with Minnesota's resources and wildlife. Prairie garden design resources.