What's Working for Conservation

Climate Mitigation Projects

2025 Information

Drained peatlands are a significant source of carbon emissions in Minnesota as decomposing peat released carbon dioxide. To help identify

Peatland plant community

 restoration opportunities, BWSR has developed a Potentially Restorable Peatlands Mapping Tool in partnership with other agencies and The Nature Conservancy. 

Contact

Dan Shaw
Senior Ecologist/Vegetation Specialist