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The links below are to government agencies, organizations, and sites that may be of interest to you. All links open in a new browser window.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
The Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The Region manages 1.2 million acres in refuge land and water on 46 national wildlife refuges and 9 wetland management districts, including more than 240,000 acres in waterfowl production areas. The region also manages 6 national fish hatcheries, 9 fisheries stations, 10 ecological services field offices, and 18 law enforcement field offices.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Topeka Shiner Information
The Topeka shiner (Notropis topekais) a small minnow, normally less than 3 inches long. Once common in small prairie streams throughout Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota, the Topeka shiner is now primarily restricted to a few tributaries within the Missouri and Mississippi river basins. It was listed as an endangered species in 1998.
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U.S. Department of the Interior
As the nation's principal conservation agency, the U.S. Department of the Interior has responsibility for most of our nationally owned public lands and natural resources. From its establishment in 1849, the Department has managed many varied programs including Indian Affairs, administering land grants, improving historic western emigrant routes, marking boundaries, and conducting research on geological resources.
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
We will work with people to manage the state's diverse natural resources for a sustainable quality of life.
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Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
The Center's mission is to develop research information on the quantitative ecological requirements for sustainable wildlife populations, to design and conduct studies of numbers and distribution of flora and fauna including identification of change resulting from habitat loss and modification, and to disseminate the latest in technical information and research findings such that interested audiences benefit to the maximum extent possible.
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Windom Area Chamber of Commerce
Helping preserve and improve a way of life for businesses and the Windom Community. This site features a calendar of events, upcoming special events, a list of the Chamber members, map of Windom and news and information about the Windom Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is an international non-profit wetlands, waterfowl, and wildlife conservation organization.
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Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education.
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Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) is a group of organized firearms, bow and camera hunters, plus those who just plain like seeing deer. Together in one camp, we represent the voice of the Minnesota Deer Hunter.
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Together with communities, businesses and people like you, we preserve precious places around the world. Forever.
