Ecological Resources works to ensure the survival of our rare and endangered species in all our landscapes and habitats through a variety of programs, publications, and other resources.
Programs
- Environmental Review Program
- Minnesota Biological Survey
- Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program
- Scientific & Natural Areas Program
- Nongame Wildlife Program
Publications
- Leedy's Roseroot, A Cliffside Glacial Relict (434kb)
- Living in the Landscape: Leaving Boundaries Behind
- Minnesota Dwarf Trout Lily, An Endangered Minnesota Wildflower (1.9mb)
- MBS Books and Reports
- Natural Community and Rare Species County Maps for 23 counties
- Prairie Bush Clover, A Threatened Midwestern Prairie Plant (225kb)
- Scientific and Natural Areas newsletter
- Western Prairie Fringed Orchid, A Threatened Midwestern Prairie Plant (1.6mb)
Other Resources
- Rare Species Guide
- Minnesota Statewide Mussel Survey
- Minnesota's Statutes and Rules covering Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species:
- Minnesota Statute 84.0895 Protection of Threatened and Endangered Species
- Minnesota Rules, Chapter 6134 List of Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species
- Minnesota Rules, Parts 6212.1800 to 6212.2300 Rules that regulate treatment of species designated as endangered and threatened
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Region 3 Endangered Species Information