The Science Museum of Minnesota has successfully expanded its conservation efforts by protecting an additional 130 acres along the St. Croix River, totaling over 300 acres of preserved land in the area. This initiative involves permanent conservation easements for two key locations: the Tanglewood Nature Preserve and the Pine Needles property, which features old-growth forests.
These efforts are crucial for the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, which focuses on critical research regarding water pollution and climate change. The full protection of the station is heralded as a significant achievement by museum leadership, highlighting the value of preserving old-growth forests and the historical cabin that supports an artist residency program.
In previous endeavors, the museum collaborated with the Minnesota Land Trust and local organizations to secure other land parcels, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to conservation since its inception in 1989.
Support for these initiatives is bolstered by the Minnesota voter-approved Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment, which aims to protect natural resources in the state.
