Katie Smith

Natural resources professional. Camper, angler, runner, traveler, downhill skier, U of M alum, lifelong Minnesotan. Tweets are my own.

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Great skating conditions. 🏒

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It was my pleasure to present DNR’s Ecological and Water Resources’ Appreciation Award to Pipestone SWCD last week at @MnSWCD convention. Grateful for all our SWCD partners. (Photo credit: Patrick Clancy)

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Just checked out the Pelican River rock arch rapids project the DNR completed last summer after removing the dam. It allows for more natural river flow, fish passage, & recreation opportunities. Lookin’ great!

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Beautiful day at Maplewood & Glendalough State Parks 🍁🥾

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A great day of hiking 🥾 at Sibley State Park. @mnstateparks

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Biking the Luce Line State Trail 🚴

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Together w/federal, state, tribal, local partners, MNDNR & MN Land Trust are working together to restore fish & wildlife habitat at Perch Lake, part of greater effort to mitigate historic impacts to St Louis River. Funding from OHF & GLRI.

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Thanks to DNR’s partners for providing valuable input as part of our 4 The Outdoors effort to ensure sustainable funding to support the conservation efforts, natural resource management, & outdoor recreation opportunities MNans value.

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Thanks to USACE for hosting a tour at Lock & Dam 5 on Mississippi River to discuss upcoming
DNR/USFWS/USGS invasive carp deterrent project funded by LSOHC. Appreciate our many partners in this effort providing expertise, funding, & support.

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50 miler! 🏃🏼‍♀️Grateful for drinking water, shade trees & lake views.

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My niece outfished us all today. 🎣

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Appreciated the opportunity to speak at MN Lakes and Rivers’ “Water Connects Us All” event at St Anthony Falls. All attending are water stewards & partners in protecting and preserving MN waters for the many benefits they provide.

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Fortunate to have Gov Walz & Lt Gov Flanagan visit Lake Phalen to learn more about DNRs efforts to prevent aquatic invasive species including zebra mussel detecting K9s & watercraft decon stations. Partnerships w/many orgs key to making MN a national leader in AIS work.

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Fortunate to have Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov Flanagan tour our mussel lab in Lake City to learn more about how valuable they are to our ecosystem & water quality.

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Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon

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It was my pleasure to represent DNR and sign on to the Mississippi River Operation Pollinator Partnership today.

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Bring on spring

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A great 16 mile group run. Lots of runners and walkers enjoying the trail this morning.