| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 60.50 |
| Liaison | Amanda Kohn |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2024 |
University of Minnesota, Crookston
IN-50: Innovation D
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Red River Valley Natural History Area
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The Red River Valley Natural History Area is a tract of approximately 85 acres located in the flat lake bed of glacial Lake Agassiz in northwestern Minnesota, less than a mile from the Crookston campus of the U of M. It has been established as a living museum and teaching laboratory by the University of Minnesota, Crookston in view of its interesting assortment of habitats which include: prairie, aspen forest, cottonwood forest, a willow swamp, and a cattail marsh.
Courses are taught in the Natural History Areas, particularly as it relates to sustainable land management practices including controlled burns of prairie grass.
Courses are taught in the Natural History Areas, particularly as it relates to sustainable land management practices including controlled burns of prairie grass.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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