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PAGE 4 City of Roseville Public Works & Engineering SUSTAINABILITY NEWSLETTER (Continued from Page 1) Minnesota State Parks The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plays a crucial role in conservation efforts, including at our state parks. State park workers and volunteers manage habitats, restore native ecosystems, and protect endangered species. Here are some recent and ongoing projects from the Minnesota Parks and Trails Resource Management Program: In 2019, a herd of goats was temporarily introduced to Flandrau State Park in New Ulm to eat invasive plant species like buckthorn, garlic mustard, and dame's rocket. Sibley State Park from the MN DNR . Controlled burns have been conducted in Buffalo River State Park in Glyndon. This practice helps stimulate native forest and prairie growth. • Minneopa and Blue Mounds State Park maintain a bison herd as part of the Minnesota Bison Conservation Herd project. • In 2023, Glacial Lakes State Park facilitated the reintroduction of the federally endangered Dakota skipper butterfly into the park prairie landscape. Volunteers and staff crews cut hundreds of acres of European buckthorn annually in Minnesota parks. • State parks support wetland and water resource protection through riverbank stabilization, reinforcing eroded surfaces, and working to improve the resilience of Minnesota's watersheds. • The parks are home to numerous scientific research projects, including animal inventories, geological investigations, environmental monitoring, and archaeological surveys. Like the resource management projects done in state parks, the City of Roseville has taken action to improve habitat and promote the restoration of local ecosystems. The city has restored a combined total of 5.7 acres of native prairie habitat, located at Corpus Christi Church, Twin Lakes Trail, Concordia Pond, and Willow Pond. Since 2014, Roseville has worked on 376 acres of city parks to remove invasive plant species like buckthorn and garlic mustard. Find a state park and plan your visit! On select days each year, Minnesota state parks offer free admission! The next day of free admission this year is Friday, November 29th. If you miss a free admission day, you'll need to purchase a vehicle permit; this can be done online or at the park office. If you plan on taking multiple state park trips, the year-round vehicle permit can help save you time and money. These permits can also be purchased online or at the park office. If you plan on more than just a day trip, reserving a campsite is a must. See MN State Parks and Trails to reserve a campsite or park facility. Minnesota parks offer multiple options for lodging, including traditional tent sites, RV sites, group camps, camper cabins, horse camping, backpack sites, and more! Minnesota state parks are places of recreation, education, and environmental conservation. Whether you're looking for family adventures or solo relaxation, there is a Minnesota state park that can cater to any interest. With educational programs and numerous recreational opportunities, they are the perfect place to visit year-round. Page 20 of 97