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Alteration of North American Streams by Beaver
AUTHORS’ INTRODUCTION: “Beaver (Castor canadensis) provide a striking example of how animals influence ecosystem structure and dynamics in a hierarchical fashion. Initially beaver modify stream morphology and hydrology by cutting wood and building dams. These activities retain sediment and organic matter in the channel, create and maintain wetlands, modify nutrient cycling and decomposition dynamics, modify…
Library Resources for Owners of Minnesota’s Private Woodlands, With Revisions
This publication is a guide for owners of private woodlands in Minnesota. Describes the process for finding information and obtaining documents. A table shows the number of research papers published about common trees found in Minnesota forests. In addition, presents a bibliography of major forestry reference sources and books which are of high value for…
The Farnham Peat Collection: A Subject Catalog of the Peat Research Materials in the Natural Resources Library
This book is a subject catalog of a special collection of peat research materials donated to the University of Minnesota Duluth by Rouse S. Farnham, retired professor of soil science at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. The collection, international in scope, contains monographs, technical reports, reprints of scholarly articles, international conference proceedings, ASTM standards,…
Minnesota Itasca Snow Cat: Image on Sticker for Wall, Refrigerator, or Other Surfaces
FOR SALE. Mythical Itasca Snow Cat sticker. Sticker measures 4 1/2 ” by 3″. Mounts on most surfaces. Hand drawn by artist and embellished with green-colored angle art above ears. Buy a single copy of this sticker for $6.43. Price includes first-class mail, USPS shipping. Offer for buyers in the United States only. Payment by…
Long Prairie High School (Minnesota): Lyrics to School’s Fight Song and Pennant, With Indian Mascot
LONG PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL (MINNESOTA) For decades, Long Prairie High School (Minnesota) connected with the town’s heritage by featuring an Indian for the school’s mascot. The school celebrated its sports teams, commonly called the “Long Prairie Indians.” The school’s pennant featured an Indian with a lone feather on his head along with the words…
Long Prairie River at Clotho, Minnesota
The Long Prairie River is a major river in central Minesota. The river winds some 96 miles east from its source at Lake Carlos to Motley where it empties into the Crow Wing River. \
A Research Agenda for Developing Minnesota’s Natural Resources: Ideas from Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI Offers Ideas for a Research Agenda Regarding the use of Minnesota’s natural Resources: What are the national and international trends that affect the development and use of Minnesota’s natural resources? The key trends affecting the development and use of Minnesota’s natural resources are: Declining revenue for recreational motor vehicle accounts and historical…
Interview of John Sandy About the Rouse Farnham Peat Collection at the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI), Interviewed by Bonnie Kollodge, WDIO TV- Duluth
In 1989, Dr. Rouse Farnham, a retired soil science professor at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, donated his personal peat collection, consisting of thousands of books, technical reports, conference proceedings, journal articles, maps, and more, to the Natural Resources Library at the Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota Duluth. To promote the collection,…
Physiography of St. Clair County, Illinois
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Purpose The objectives of this paper are twofold: (1) to investigate the evolution of the present landscape by inquiring into the major events of geologic history, and (2) to investigate the general configuration of the landscape and thereby establish the existence of more or less homogeneous landform regions. Statement of Problem Accomplishment…
Establishing the Territorial Government of Itasca
29th CONGRESS, H. R. 568. 2d SESSION. DECEMBER 23, 1846. Introduced on leave, by Mr. MORGAN L. MARTIN, read twice, and referred to the Commitee on Territories. JANUARY 20, 1847. Mr. DOUGLASS, from the Committee on Territories, reported the following amendatory bill; which was read, and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on…
Regions of Itasca and Wabasha in the State of Minnesota
by John H. Sandy Map of Itasca and Wabasha regions and counties within each region. Broader outline shows boundaries of the state of Minnesota and bordering states and Canada. ITASCA L’Étoile du Nord Itasca is a geographic region with an economic system based on farming, mining, tourism, and small businesses. Prairies, forests, lakes, and…
Great Horned Owl in Minnesota
Great Horned Owl in Minnesota Bubo virginianus Great Horned Owl. Courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In Minnesota, the Great Horned Owl is usually found breeding in stands of trees or in woodlots bordering open fields in agricultural areas. They are the most common owl in Minnesota. The density of the Great Horned Owl…
Life of Chippewa (Ojibwe) Indians Along the Long Prairie River
Life of Chippewa (Ojibwe) Indians in the Wilderness Along the Long Prairie River A Story of Fiction The sun was setting over the Long Prairie River, casting a golden glow on the water and the trees. A group of Indians from the Ojibwe tribe paddled their canoes along the river, heading towards their winter camp….
Journey of Winnebago Indians to Long Prairie Reservation in 1848
The nineteenth century was a time of great turmoil for many Indian tribes in the United States. The Winnebago Indians were no exception. In 1846, the U.S. government decided to remove the Winnebago Indians from their reservation in northeastern Iowa. A treaty was reached to move the tribe north some 300 miles to an area…
A History of Long Prairie, Minnesota: An Account of Life in the Wilderness, 1856-1861
A HISTORY OF LONG PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA: AN ACCOUNT OF LIFE IN THE WILDERNESS, 1856-1861 From the book: Three Score Years and Ten: Life-Long Memories of Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and Other Parts of the West. By Charlotte Ouisconsin Van Cleve. Book published in 1888. CHAPTER XVII In the autumn of 1856, our family removed to Long…
Carbon Dioxide and its Impact on the Atmosphere and Oceans
RRINR blog A general report (NOAA) on Climate Change and Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide, by Rebecca Lindsey. Snippet: “Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas: a gas that absorbs and radiates heat. Warmed by sunlight, Earth’s land and ocean surfaces continuously radiate thermal infrared energy (heat). Unlike oxygen or nitrogen (which make up most of our atmosphere),…
Sacagawea’s Child: The Life and Times of Jean-Baptiste (Pomp) Charbonneau
RRINR book reviews Colby, Susan M. Sacagawea’s Child: The Life and Times of Jean-Baptiste (Pomp) Charbonneau. Spokane, Wash.: Arthur M. Clark, Co. 2005. Snippet: Few characters in American history are as fascinating as Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, the son of Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau. As an infant and toddler he traveled with the Corps of Discovery…
World Peat Research: Books, Articles, Conference Proceedings
RRINR books The Farnham Peat Collection: Author Catalog of the Peat Research Materials in the Natural Resources Library by John Sandy Barbara Hauck Susan Hendrickson Frances Weber This book is an author catalog of the peat research materials in the Natural Resources Library at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Basic bibliographic information is given for…
Geology and Water Resources of Nebraska: A Bibliography
RRINR books Bibliography of Nebraska Geology: 1843-1976 by John H. Sandy Jay Fussell A compilation of books, technical reports, articles, and other sources related to Nebraska geology. Includes geologic literature of Nebraska from several sources: Bibliography of North American Geology (U.S. Geological Survey); Bibliography and Index of Geology (Geologic Society of America and American Geological…
Sources for Managing Small Forests and Woodlots
RRINR technical reports Alabama Forest Owner’s Guide to Information Resources: Help for the Small Landowner by John H. Sandy This publication aims to help forest owners understand and use information resources. Initially, this publication describes the kind and scope of available information, the organization of information, and the tools for finding information. Emphasis is put…
Little Bighorn Battlefield Environment
RRINR technical reports Characterization of Geographical Aspects of the Landscape and Environment in the Area of the Little Bighorn Battlefield, Montana by John H. Sandy Abstract: On June 24, 1876, a large military force of the United States Army 7th Cavalry converged on the lower Little Bighorn Valley in the Montana Territory, aiming to capture…
Woodlots and Small Forests
RRINR blog Millions of acres of forests are owned by small landowners. Several books provide excellent guidance for managing small woodlands. • Beattie, Mollie; Thompson, Charles; and Levine, Lynn. Working with Your Woodland: A Landowner’s Guide. Hanover, N.H.: University of New England Press, 1993. 279 p. $19.95 Contains valuable information applicable to any area of…
Ever the Land: A Homestead Chronicle
RRINR book reviews Parson, Ruben L. Ever the Land: A Homestead Chronicle. Staples, Minn: Adventure Publications, 1978. FULL TEXT OF IMAGE ABOVE Following the Homestead Act of 1862, millions of people emigrated from central and northern Europe to the United States. The Homestead Act opened vast tracts of land for settlement, 160 acres for free…