July-August 2002

High Stakes Operations
This Issue. By Kathleen Weflen

Manure Matters
Water contamination is a danger when more animals are raised on fewer acres. By Brian DeVore

Birds in Hand
Volunteers band together to gain insight into bird life. By Michael Faw

Life in a Jar
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What are those little critters you scoop up from a pond? By Mary Hoff
A teachers guide  is also available. 

Wildfire-Proof Your Home
Firewise assessments can help reduce fire risks to homes. By Tom Eiber and Dave Schuller

Around the Next Bend
This fisherman never fails to find something new. A Sense of Place. By Tim Holschlag

Why Not Cougars?
Viewpoint. By Greg Breining

Bat Mine
Field Notes. By Jean Goad

Con-Con Settled
Field Notes.

Fireflies (family Lampyridae)
Minnesota Profile. By Susan Weller