Natural Resources
PURPOSE
The NWRDC Natural Resources Program is designed to assist communities and local units of government in addressing natural resource concerns in northwest Minnesota.
BACKGROUND
Issues in Natural Resources usually require one to look at the "broader picture" and involve many disciplines working together to address any particular issue. Within the NWRDC, the Natural Resource Program works in conjunction with the Economical Development, Community Development, Transportation and other Programs to fill the technical service needs of the local area which are not met at local, state or federal levels. Providing these services on a regional basis makes specialized skills available in a cost-effective manner.
FUNDING SOURCES
RDC Tax Levy, Local Contracts.
The types of services available depend to a high degree on the types of services requested by the community groups, units of governments and agencies. The NWRDC has an extensive and continually growing catalog of digital data covering the entire seven county region. This data can be utilized for mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Some examples of that data include roads, boundaries (county, township, section, city, park, etc.), land use, wetlands, rivers and lakes. Map printing services using our current data sets are available.
We are also continuing to increase our capability of creating new data sets, such as land parcels, to be used in mapping. Requests for services, which are not listed, will always be considered if staff have the background needed. In those cases where outside help is needed, assistance will be provided in locating and securing that help. The following is a list of services that have been used most often:
- Land Use Planning and Zoning
- Solid Waste and Water Use Planning and Plan Administration
- Mapping Services
- Digital Data
- Geographic Information Systems
www.nrcs.usda.gov - Natural Resource Conservation Service and Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
www.naturestudy.org - Center for the Study of the Environment
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