Minnesota DestinationsResearch Natural Areas (RNAs) |
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Research Natural Areas (RNAs) are sites that have been selected to preserve significant natural ecosystems and gene pools, and to provide areas for ecological and environmental studies. They are managed by many federal agencies, including the USDA Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. There are currently 13 NWRs in the state. Hiking, birding, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and photography are permitted but require permission. |
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USDA Forest Service | |
Individuals wanting to visit an RNA in a national forest should contact the local National Forest District Ranger office for access information. | |
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Chippewa National Forest |
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Battle Point RNA |
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Clustered Bur Reed RNA |
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Pine Point RNA |
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Stony Point RNA |
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Superior National Forest |
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Keeley Creek RNA |
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Lac La Croix RNA |
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Marble Lake Lookout RNA |
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Schroeder RNA |
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | |
Rice Lake NWR |
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Rice Lake RNA |
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Sherburne NWR |
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Santiago Oak Savanna RNA |
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Tamarac NWR |
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Height of Land RNA |
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Sugarbush RNA |
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Upper Mississippi NWR |
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Reno Bottoms RNA |