Progress 06/01/24 to 05/31/25
Outputs
Target Audience:Located in Northern Minnesota, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) and Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) have served their Anishinaabe communities by providing higher education opportunities based in community values. Chartered by their respective Bands, FDLTCC and LLTC fulfill the land grant mission through teaching, research, and service with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. This proposed partnership,Development ofEnhancedEducation andTraining (DEET) in FANH, leverages our unique program strengths at each campus to increase student interest, access and success in future FANH careers. Our goals are to: 1. Build institutional capacity at FDLTCC and LLTC through the DEET partnership by leveraging existing programs for student access to FANH-related courses and opportunities. Our Target audienceis our faculty and staff. Working together they have started to create shared or complementary courses that give students at each institution a more robust educational experience that creates stronger transfer pathways to 4-year Universities. 2. Support students throughout their educational journey with academic and financial assistance with access to mentoring, peer-to-peer learning, and scholarships. Our Target audienceis our college students. These students are being supported in an holistic manner that provides both financial,professional and educational support. 3. Provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, college students, and community to explore FANH disciplines through field trips, research projects, internships, and camps. Our Target Audienceis both our students, and the FANH professionals with which we are partnering on these experiential opportunities. Both colleges have targeted efforts to provide experiential projects and FAHN experiences for regional elementary to high school youth. The focus on mult-generational programming builds a pathway for career exploration, knowledge, and skills building that contributes to academic success.Our college students build knowledge, skills, and a network of FANH professionals that can help their advancement in careers. The FAHN professionals will be able to make valuable connections with trained people entering the work force. 4. Increase student interest in food and agriculture careers through community outreach, career counseling, direct recruiting, and professional development. For rural communities, higher education provides the opportunity to continue to build strong economies. Not only does the attainment of higher education provide for a more skilled workforce, but it also enriches rural economies with entrepreneurs, job creation, and economic development. As 2-year colleges, FDLTCC and LLTC serve a broad range of students. At LLTC, the average student is 28 years old, has children, and works either part-time or full-time while attending college. These students often are looking for meaningful career opportunities, and thus are investing in their education after significant time away. During interviews with students and in community surveys, the interest in degree programs often coincided with those disciplines that are seen as marketable. Our students tend to choose degree programs based on their confidence in being employable after graduation. Our Target audienceis this unique range of students that are underemployed and eager to build a stronger regional economy. Changes/Problems:The freezing of the NEXTGEN project funding from January - end of April 2025 had a negative impact on our programming and the consequences of the inconsistent funding continues into our FY 2025-2026 program year. Leech Lake Tribal College Challenges As a result of the uncertainty surrounding the grant, the Principal Investigator from LLTC sought new employment opportunities and LLTC is undergoing training for a new Principal Investigator.LLTC students were not able to attend theResearchSymposiumat Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Over 100 students, regional researchers, and faculty were a part of that day. Thiswas a missed opportunity forLLTCstudents to present their research and learn fromtheir peers. The suspension of funding delayed the internship hiring process.Thereremainsuncertaintyregardingscholarships, with no advertising for the fall semester, leading to a loss of recruitment for Student Services and high school graduates. Additionally, no faculty-to-faculty meetings between FDLTCC and LLTC have taken placefor planning for the 2025-2026 project year. Progress on the graduate summer fellowship program and the research project for the campus garden has also been delayed. Suspension of grant funding has led to fewer opportunities for campus events, travel costs for attending professionaldevelopmentand student travel. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Challenges FDLTCC lost the NEXTGEN? Project Coordinator and our hiring of a new Coordinator will be delayed until Fall 2025. As noted by LLTC, we are experiencing lost opportunities and momentum of our project goals. Replacing lost staff is a long process that must take into account the uncertainty of the funding that supports these positions. The lost momentum has resulted in the cancelling of summer 2025 internships. We have reduced the number of student researchers for the summer 2025 season and lost the window of opportunity to pursue new experiential field projects for our students. At both institutions other staff has taken on the duties of the lost staff. The additional duties are being performed to the best of the abilities of people at both institutions but as can be expected the ability to do the work to our high expectations is not possible at this time. As small rural colleges we are resilient to changes. This funding is an incredible opportunity for our students that often don't get the educational support and experiences available to students that can afford 4-year Universities.Our rural communities are home to people that are looking for ways to stay in their hometowns and improve their economic opportunities. In Northern Minnesota our natural resources, agricultural, and industry employers need educated, skilled workers to be ready to step into these jobs. We hope that the importance of continuing this support and building up our rural communities' workforces is a priority for our country. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Professional development is important for both our student and faculty/staff. These trainings and presentations increase skill sets and keep abreast of the latest research. Six workshops were held to equip students with skills for job applications in FANH fields. Workshops included "Navigating USA Jobs", "Resume Writing", "Career Exploration at Science Museum of Minnesota", "How to Write a Cover Letter and Resume", and "AI in Career Exploration and Job Search". Students learned to highlight their value by articulating the skills gained from the Nextgen program, demonstrating their contributions to FANH organizations. By focusing on key skills, students can build a strong case for their competencies, knowledge, and confidence, increasing their chances of career growth. Forty-five students attended these trainings. Networking with professionals in FAHN and STEM fields is vital for students to connect with those in their chosen careers. Networking during college helps students access internships, job opportunities, and career advice. It also offers resources, support systems, and helps improve communication skills. Our students have learned about career opportunities early and received job and internship referrals from regional professionals, which are often challenging for two-year college students to obtain. A strong network significantly increases employment prospects. Our mentors have provided insights into various careers and recommended resources and pathways to aid academic and professional growth. These mentors come from our university and FANH agency partnerships, including organizations like the US Forest Service, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and more. They have supported 81 scholarship students and 39 research students. This year, we facilitated the participation of 37 students in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), First American Land Grant Consortium (FALCON), St. Louis River Summit, FDLTCC Research Symposium, and the Emerging Farmers Conference. Attending research conferences offers college students valuable opportunities for professional development, networking, and learning. These events provide exposure to leading-edge research, feedback on their work, and the opportunity to connect with experts and peers in their field. Conferences display the latest research trends, methodologies, and technological advancements, helping students stay informed about developments in their specialty. They also facilitate interaction with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators from around the nation, fostering essential connections for future research and career opportunities. Our students were encouraged and supported to present their research before professional and peer audiences. These conferences provided a platform for students to share their own findings, learn from others, and potentially identify opportunities for collaboration on future projects. Participating in conferences, especially through presentations, helped our students refine their communication and presentation skills, which are critical for academic and professional success. In April 2025, USDA APHIS staff visited FDLTCC, addressing over 34 students in Biology, Environmental Science, and Conservation classes about career opportunities.The Director of the Department of Agriculture for Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe presented on food sovereignty initiatives. Professional development for our Faculty and Staff is also critical to provide the newest and latest information to provide our student best possible support. Our faculty and staff attended the following trainings and conferences. FALCON was created in 2004 to address the limited human capacity at the 1994 Land Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges and Universities). It offers a peer-to-peer network supporting administrators, directors, faculty, extension educators, and students in fulfilling their land grant mission. FALCON connects partners with shared interests and goals to leverage resources. The 2024 FALCON Conference was held in Minneapolis, where our staff attended the pre-conference training "Growing Native Agricultural Train-The Trainer." This workshop was for 1994 and Extension educators supporting rural agricultural and community food producers, covering topics like agribusiness planning, land/conservation management, and local food production. Staff attended the Achieving the Dream (ATD) conference. ATD helps community colleges improve student success, especially for low-income and students of color, by promoting institutional transformation and building key capacities. It guides colleges through structured changes, data-driven decisions, and fosters a student-focused culture. To support students with an interest in agriculture, our program coordinators attend the Intertribal Agriculture Council meeting. The 2024 Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) Annual Conference aimed to unite Native producers, leaders, and advocates to advance agricultural developments, provide resources for Tribes and producers, and set organizational priorities. Topics included outreach in tribal communities, agricultural credit, and strengthening tribal food systems. Faculty obtained Online Learning Certification to build capacity for offering academic courses to students who face transportation or economic issues that make attending a class in person a barrier to their education. These issues are a common obstacle for rural community college and tribal college students. A certification in online teaching provides faculty with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively design, deliver, and manage online courses. These certifications focus on pedagogical frameworks, online learning technologies, and best practices for student engagement and assessment in online environments. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Both community colleges utilized social media and in-person tabling to recruit rural community members for project opportunities. Our in-person community events included the Bayfront Festival by the Lake, Mino Bimaa Science and Medicine, Carlton County Native Plant Sale, Minnesota Indian Education Association gathering, and six college visit days. Promotional videos, hand-outs, and in-person tabling were employed to attract potential students to natural resource and agricultural fields. The LLTC DEET Coordinator participated in various community events, including the IEN Roots, Shoots, and Seeds event and the Cass Lake Boys and Girls Club Open House, distributing NextGen scholarship materials and plant giveaways. LLTC continued to host community meetings such as the Traditional Foods Cook-Off and the Wild Game Feast. These events emphasized local agricultural food systems, provided education on harvesting, and offered nutritional information on fresh, local foods. Over 430 community members attended these gatherings. FDLTCC released a program promotional video that was shared on social media and presented at recruitment events. LLTC increased its advertising and marketing efforts for the DEET program by hiring a videographer who produced two promotional videos: the Summer 2024 Sunken Lake video and the 2024 Garden video. LLTC also secured a year-long billboard rental to promote the DEET program starting in May 2025. The LLTC Program Coordinator conducted outreach through a local radio station interview. The Northern Community Radio Interview was broadcast in April 2025, providing an opportunity to share how the NextGen program supports rural community members in achieving academic and career success. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Our project will continue to focus on our program goals to ensure the success of the NEXTGEN project. Build institutional capacity at FDLTCC and LLTC through the DEET partnership by leveraging existing programs for student access to FANH-related courses and opportunities. Faculty from both rural colleges will continue to meet to build both shared and internal curriculum that best prepares our students for advancement in natural resource and agricultural fields. Some examples includes: A pilot offering of University of Minnesota SOIL 4511 (Field Study of Soils - a field based, summer session course) that benefits the University of Minnesota (UMN), Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC), Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is proposed by simple adaptation of the course schedule for SOIL 4511 (Field Study of Soils). The initiative will adapt SOIL 4511 to create an innovative and collaborative field-based learning experience that bridges institutional boundaries while maintaining academic rigor and credit requirements, and the structure and learning objectives of the existing course. The expected benefits for our students will be Access to field soil science education Direct networking with potential federal employers Enhanced post-graduation employment eligibility Pathway to future UMN 4-year degree enrollment Our expected outcomes will be: Increased soil science capacity at FDLTCC and LLTC Enhanced student preparation for federal natural resource careers Strengthened institutional partnerships Improved cross-institutional understanding and networking Potential model for future collaborative educational initiatives Expanding Fisheries Curriculum: In collaboration with Fond du Lac Resource Management Fisheries division we will be working on both curriculum creation and experiential opportunities. Fish aging lecture and lab - this willbe completed Fall 2025. As an auxiliary part of this lab the resulting length age data would be entered into excel and a figure created. Sturgeon rearing: The Fond du Lac sturgeon restoration project is a prime opportunity for a high-level research project. Our faculty and students will be partnering with Fond du Lac to conduct an acoustic telemetry movement, habitat use and forage study. Support students throughout their educational journey with academic and financial assistance with access to mentoring, peer-to-peer learning, and scholarships. Each tribal college will distribute scholarship opportunities to students that are enrolled in the science and agricultural courses. The expectations that a minimum of 80 scholarships will be awarded to our students during 2025-2026 Fall and Spring semesters. A second Scholar Retreat will be planned for Fall 2025. Topics such as research ethics, team building, writing for research, and leadership will be a part of the weekend event. Our colleges will strengthen and expand our network of academic and agency mentors by continue to hold monthly and quarterly meetings with these regional professionals. Provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, college students, and community to explore FANH disciplines through field trips, research projects, internships, and camps. Acoustic Monitoring Workshop Fond du Lac Tribal Community College, MN Department of Natural Resources, and US Fish and Wildlife Service will provide bioacoustic research techniques training using sound recordings for ecological studies. This workshop will introduce cutting-edge technology in natural resource and agricultural fields. Topics include: Animal communication and soundscapes Frequency groups Applications of sound data Bioacoustics methods and best practices Students will learn about current Minnesota research projects and hear from biologists at the Natural Resources Research Institute, Superior National Forest, and MN DNR. Presentations andworkshops will cover data management and analysis tools for sound data, and introduce programs that support researchtaxa of interest. Fisheries Techniques and Technologies Fisheries Lake electro shocking training: Electro shocking targeting juvenile walleye on a regional lake. Creeling: Species, length, weight, sex, and age structures measurements collectionis a crucial part of a fisheries technician's job. Students will get hands-on expereince learninghow to perform a creel during Lake Superior harvests. Soils Field Experiences A combination of 2-year community colleges and University of Minnesota students will visit field sites with US Forest Service, NRCS, and University faculty. Students will do soils study and collection in soil pits dug in various glacial regions ofNorthern Minnesota.A highlight of the course was a visit to the Marcell Experimental Forest, the largest long-term climate change research facility in the world. Student will observeactive research sites. At the conclusion of the program, the students receivea 30-hour soil training certificate, which will support their future academic and professional growth. Internships Students will be interning at the University of Minnesota 2025 Sustainable Land and Water Resources Research Experience for Undergraduates (SLAWR REU) Research on Biochar as a solution to remove toxic chemicals and micro plastics. Gida Youth Camps Planning for the 2025-2026 youth FANH camps has already begun. The 3-day educational camps are geared towards 5thgrade to high school age students. This multi-age and generational camp will be held September 2025 through March 2026. We expect to host 45 youth that will follow the course of the themed camps as they recievepresentations, learning activities, and field trips on natural resources, agriculture, wellness, and leadership. Each of these camps includes youth presentations on their camp experiences so that all youth learn critical thinking and public speaking skills as they share their knowledge with their communities. Research Experiences Research with regional partners will continue to involve our college students and provide them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue careers in science and agricultural fields.Projects that are planned to be continued during this next year include theUS Forest Service Bilberry research project along with the threatened Northern Blue Butterfly survey. New opportunities connected with new partnerships with Fond du Lac Fisheries Division and Soil Science partners will lead to targeted research projects in on regions with in these sciences. Our acoustic monitoring will include the monitoring of bat species with the MN Department of Natural Resourcs. Increase student interest in food and agriculture careers through community outreach, career counseling, direct recruiting, and professional development. We have seen over the past year how critical Community outreach is in raising awareness about how affordable community colleges can lead to careers that strengthen our economy. Our colleges will continue to use social media, community event tables, College Career Days, and college classroom visits to provide information about the opportunities of both the NEXTGEN grant and regional FANH careers.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal 1: Build institutional capacity at rural colleges. Rural Colleges such as FDLTCC and LLTC offer an economical and sustainable option for underemployed community members in rural areas. These communities rely on natural and agricultural resources to support their economies. Enhancing capacity at both tribal and community colleges provides students with early advantages in academic and career success. The NEXTGEN DEET program has played a key role in developing and updating coursework at both institutions. New courses include Introduction to Sustainability, Science Career Exploration, CHEM 1020 Environmental Chemistry, and a Biology Transfer Pathway. At LLTC, new curriculum was created for Introduction to Field & GIS Skills and Survey and Measurement courses. AResearch Methodologies course focused on community-based research and place-based knowledge systems. AGIS Certificate program's curriculum wasimplemented at LLTC in May 2025. These opportunities have led to a 16% increase in enrollment in the Biology department. The Sustainability Department, focused on energy independence and food security, saw a 31% increase in program participation. The courses aim to build skills and knowledge that meet the needs identified by regional partnersfor a skilled workforce. Strengthening Institutional Capacity at tribal colleges is a complex effort requiring constant communication between faculty and staff within and across colleges. Internally, both colleges conducted bi-weekly meetings to discuss coursework, collaboration, and regional employer needs. Joint meetings were held once a semester, with a special meeting to plan potential shared summer courses and field services opportunities. Goal 2:Support students throughout their educational journey. Scholarships help rural college students continue their education without financial barriers. Tribal and community colleges are popular due to their affordability. One NEXTGEN project scholar shared:"The award greatly helped with college costs and provided a wonderful experience of learning and socializing at DEET (NEXTGEN) activities/events."The 81 scholarships in environmental science, forestry, geospatial technologies, and sustainability aim to build a skilled workforce in our region. FDLTCC and LLTC awarded 75 scholarships to rural community college students and 6 to those pursuing Food, Agricultural, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences (FANH)fields at local universities. Another scholar noted,"They have boosted my confidence in networking and inspired my hard work in my field."These scholars are advancing in their degrees and will contribute to the local economy by forming a committed and skilled workforce. Mentorship from professionals and peers is vital for student success. We connect our students with regional universities through quarterly meetings with University Success Coaches, Transfer Coordinators, and Department leaders. All 2025 program graduates now have mentors at their chosen colleges. LLTC supported students attending Bemidji State University's preview day and touring the American Indian Resource Center. Students also attended an Alumni Dinner round table to foster a peer community crucial for transferring to four-year institutions. A student shared"The best part is the different research opportunities and people we've met along the way." Our pilot Scholar Retreat took place in November 2024.Participants from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Leech Lake Tribal College, and University of Minnesota-Duluth focused on institutional capacity building, teambuilding, wellness, leadership, ethical research, and community values. Survey results indicated that 60% of participants gained leadership skills, with improvements in communication (76%), teamwork (84%), and problem-solving (32%). Goal 3: Provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, college students, and community to explore FANH disciplines through field trips, research projects, internships, and camps. Experiential opportunities in regional research are vital for sparking student interest in natural resource and agricultural fields. Sixty percent of our student body are first-generation students with limited knowledge of careers available in FANH fields. Our partnership created 34 undergraduate research opportunities within rural communities, involving state, federal, and Ojibwe agencies. At LLTC, 15 students were hired for summer internships in various majors like Forest Ecology, IT, Law Enforcement, and more. At FDLTCC, 19 students contributed to research in wildlife biology, forest ecology, agricultural science, and invasive species. Key partners included the US Forest Service, Natural Resource Research Institute, Fond du Lac ResourceManagement, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, University of Minnesota, and USDA APHIS. Students interned withUniversity of Minnesota 2025 Sustainable Land and Water Resources Research Experience, focusing on biochar for removing toxins and microplastics andinvasive species strategies at USDA APHIS PPQ Michigan station. One student interned with AIHEC Climate Resilience Summer Research Program. Career development workshops prepared 45 students for professional careers in natural resources, covering job application processes, resume writing, and exploring career opportunities. Networking at conferences like AISES, St. Louis River Summit, and FALCON allowed students to connect with researchers and present their work. Our project also engaged youth through six Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science camps, targeting 5th grade to high school students.At LLTC, 200 elementary students learned about local food systems during campus tours.These activities nurture curiosity and build confidence in young people to pursue careers critical to our region. Targeted Opportunities: In June 2024, LLTC hosted staff from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the New York Botanical Garden. During this event, staff and interns received training in native charophyte biology and taxonomy. They then practiced survey methods by collecting and preserving plant samples at Federal Dam on Leech Lake. Faculty from the University of Minnesota, along with USFS, NRCS staff, and tribal colleges, collaborated to expose rural college students to field soil science. Tribal colleges currently lack soil science courses, creating a gap in their natural resource management curriculum. Federal agencies like USFS and NRCS want to hire more tribal college students but need candidates with soil science experience, particularly in fieldwork. At the conclusion of the program, the students received a 30-hour soil training certificate, which will support their future academic and professional growth. monthly planning group that helped in successful coordination of this program.This collaboration provides essential soil science education and networking opportunities for tribal college students, facilitating pathways to federal employment with USFS and NRCS. Goal 4: Increase student interest in food and agriculture careers through community outreach, career counseling, direct recruiting, and professional development Community outreach is essential for raising awareness about how affordable community colleges can lead to careers that strengthen our economy. In April 2025, USDA APHIS staff from Veterinary, Plant Health Protection, and Wildlife Services visited FDLTCC. They spoke to over 34 students in Biology, Environmental Science, and Conservation classes about career opportunities. LLTC hosted community meetings, such as the Traditional Foods Cook-Off and Wild Game Feast, highlighting local food systems and providing educational information on harvesting and nutrition. Both colleges used social media and in-person events, reaching over 8000 people,to recruit rural community members. Promotional videos, hand-outs, and tabling aimed to attract potential students to natural resource and agricultural fields.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Soder, Zoie, Steve Gebhard, Courtney Kowalczak, Maria Defoe. 2024. Using Biological Control to Reduce the Population of Emerald Ash Borer. FALCON Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN October 11-13, 2024.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Anderson, Hailey (2024) Comparing Minimally Invasive Techniques to Survey Flying Squirrel Populations. AIHEC Internship Showcase. Online August 7, 2024
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2025
Citation:
Munoz, Nick (2025, April 23). Monitoring Flying Squirrels. FDLTCC Research Symposium, Cloquet MN.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Omdahl, Eric, Jake Swader, Morgan Swingen, Mike Schrage. 2024. Maiingan (Wolf) Pup Monitoring in Northeastern Minnesota. FALCON Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN October 11-13, 2024.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2025
Citation:
Omdahl, Eric, Nick Munoz, Taylor Brannock. Rare Owl Monitoring in the Sax Zim Bog. 2025. FDLTCC Research Symposium, Cloquet MN April 23, 2025.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2025
Citation:
Omdahl, Eric. (2025, April 23) Maiingan Wolf Pup Monitoring. FDLTCC Research Symposium, Cloquet MN April 23, 2025.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2025
Citation:
Billings, Henry (2025, April 23). Improving the Waste Stream, Recycling at FDLTCC. FDLTCC Research Symposium, Cloquet MN.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Councillor, Simon, Steven Gebhard, Kelsey Myhre, Erika Resendiz Alonso. 2024. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Manoomin Hulls as Mulch. FALCON Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN October 11-13, 2024.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2025
Citation:
Councillor, Simon, Steven Gebhard, Kelsey Myhre, Erika Resendiz Alonso. 2024. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Manoomin Hulls as Mulch. St. Louis River Summit, Superior, Wisconsin. March 6-8th, 2025.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2025
Citation:
Councillor, Simon. (2025, April 23) Evaluating the Effectiveness of Manoomin Hulls as Mulch. FDLTCC Research Symposium, Cloquet MN.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Engel, Katie, Adonis Engel. 2024. Student Led Initiatives Within FDLTCC Growing Spaces. FALCON Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN October 11-13, 2024.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2025
Citation:
Engel, Katie (2025, April 23) Student Led Initiatives Within FDLTCC Growing Spaces. FDLTCC Research Symposium, Cloquet MN.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Goose, Leanna. 2024. Protecting Manoomin for the Next Seven Generations. FALCON Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN October 11-13, 2024.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Morris, Georgia, Henry Curtis, Steve Gebhard, Courtney Kowalczak, David Grosshuesch, Samantha House. 2024. Monitoring Dwarf Bilberry (Vaccinium caespitosum) in the Superior National Forest. FALCON Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN October 11-13, 2024.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2025
Citation:
Morris, Georgia. (2025, April 23) Dwarf Bilberry Monitoring. FDLTCC Research Symposium, Cloquet MN.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Munoz, Nick, Steve Gebhard, Courtney Kowalczak, Michael Joyce, and Anna Mangan. 2024 Monitoring Flying Squirrels on the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Campus. FALCON Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN October 11-13, 2024.
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Progress 06/01/23 to 05/31/24
Outputs
Target Audience:Located in Northern Minnesota, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) and Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) have served their Anishinaabe communities by providing higher education opportunities based in Indigenous values. Chartered by their respective Bands, FDLTCC and LLTC fulfill the land grant mission through teaching, research, and service with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. This proposed partnership,Development ofEnhancedEducation andTraining (DEET) in FANH, leverages our unique program strengths at each campus to increase student interest, access and success in future FANH careers. Our goals are to: 1. Build institutional capacity at FDLTCC and LLTC through the DEET partnership by leveraging existing programs for student access to FANH-related courses and opportunities. Our Target audience is our faculty and staff. Working together they have started to create shared or complementary courses that give students at each institution a more robust educational experience that creates stronger transfer pathways to 4-year Universities. 2. Support students throughout their educational journey with academic and financial assistance with access to mentoring, peer-to-peer learning, and scholarships. Our Target audience is our tribal college students. These students are being supported in an holistic manner that brings together cultural values with financial, and educational support. 3. Provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, college students, and community to explore FANH disciplines through field trips, research projects, internships, and camps. Our Target Audience is both our students and the agencies with which we are partnering on these experiential opportunities. Our students build knowledge, skills, and a network of agency professionals that can help their advancement in careers. The agency staff will be able to make valuable connections with people entering the work force and challenge their agency culture that might be a barrier to welcoming a more diverse workforce. 4. Increase student interest in food and agriculture careers through community outreach, career counseling, direct recruiting, and professional development For Tribal communities, higher education provides the opportunity to continue to build strong Nations. Not only does the attainment of higher education provide for a more skilled workforce, but it also enriches Tribal economies with entrepreneurs, job creation, and economic development in Indian Country. More specifically, Tribal Colleges provide Native identity affirming learning environments, rooted in Indigenous ways of thought, language, and culture that serve their communities. Tribal Colleges contribute to Nation building and these investments in higher education serve both socioeconomic and cultural interests of their (NCAI, 2012)." As 2-year colleges, FDLTCC and LLTC serve a broad range of students. At LLTC, the average student is 28 years old, has children, and works either part-time or full-time while attending college. These students often are looking for meaningful career opportunities, and thus are investing in their education after significant time away. During interviews with students and in community surveys, the interest in degree programs often coincided with those disciplines that are seen as marketable. Our students tend to choose degree programs based on their confidence in being employable after graduation. Our Target audience is this unique range of students that are underserved by other institutions. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?During the first year of the Nextgen DEET project there were many options provided to our staff and faculty for professional development. All these conferences, trainings, and classes were geared to educate our college educators on topics that are integral to FANH fields. Four LLTC-DEET faculty participated in professional development goals with certification from the Online Learning Consortium (3), completing master's degree research (2), and non-degree seeking continuing education (1). In summer 2024 Leech Lake Tribal College hosted two Native American high school students as research interns. For one young man, it was his first professional experience and quite a game changer. He shared "my only regret was that my friends weren't able to participate as well, because this was a valuable learning experience.."For the first time, this young man expressed a desire to go to college after earning his high school diploma. Leech Lake Tribal College's Indigenous Science Research Program supported interns that focused on various projects including working with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Division of Resource Management. These students worked on cataloguing aquatic plants including invasive plants, such starry stonewort, that are impacting tribal lands.One of the Indigenous Science Research interns was able to network with marine biologists and learn about career opportunities out of state, including working with sea turtles. Despite all these opportunities, this intern has a newfound passion for continuing his projects with the Leech Lake Band because he has seen the importance of their impacts on our local community. This intern is now asenior at Bemidji State University, where he is required to create and present new research projects, and his experience here at Leech Lake Tribal College has provided him with exceptional confidence and skills in this area.Working with other professionals, attending professional workshops and conferences, and undergoing a professional interview process while also receiving mentorship from tribal college faculty helped this young man to be confident in entering a scientific career as a research professional. FDLTCC staff and faculty pursued certifications this year to improve their knowledge and skills in FANH fields. Staff received certification in Wilderness First Aid. The Wilderness first aid course is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are responsible for the medical care of others in a wilderness setting, people who work in remote settings, and recreationalists who want to be prepared in the case of an emergency. The WFA course is also beneficial to people who live in remote areas or in locations that are prone to natural disasters whose aftermath may delay emergency response and for medical professionals seeking ways to apply their skills outside of the clinic setting. Fourteen FDLTCC students, 2 staff, and 1 faculty member received Good Agricultural Practices (GAPS) On Farm Food Safety Certification from the University of Minnesota Extension in March 2024.GAPs can improve the quality and safety of fruits and vegetables and help access new markets. This online training provided a deep-dive into GAPs on the farm. GAPs are science-based, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) training is for farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets, including farmers markets, CSA, retail, schools, restaurants, or who donate produce to others.These certificates help with student professional development as well as ensure high safety standards at our campus and community growing spaces. A NextGen Scholar shared " I learned a lot from the GAPS training from the U of M extension about safe food harvesting,handling and cleaning of produce. I taught my wife what we learned the GAPS training and we use those practices in our garden. It really plays into my deep interest and drive to protect our natural resources and develop food sovereignty for tribes in our state."? GAPS Certification was the first professional agricultural experience for 90% of our NextGen scholars. Staff also registered for University of Minnesota Extension "Beekeeping in Northern Climates" online course. Dr. Katie Lee, Gary Reuter, Dr. Marla Spivak, and others from the University of Minnesota Bee Lab and Bee Squad helped get our beginning bee keeping staff started in beekeeping. Beekeeping in Northern Climates taught the foundations of cold weather bee keeping and the course modules covered honeybee biology, management, wintering of colonies, managing diseases and pests. The online course contains over 14 hours of pre-recorded instruction divided into modules. The manual Beekeeping in Northern Climates, Third Edition accompanies the course. Our staff and students received a printed manual in the mail as part of the course. Our faculty and staff also attended the two-day Great Lakes Intertribal Agriculture Council Conference in April, 2024. The purpose of the Intertribal Agriculture Council's purpose is to provide accessible resources to American Indiana and Alaska Native agricultural producers nationwide. Informed by the trade routes and food system on this continent before colonization, the target audience of the regional summits are Tribal communities and agencies, individual Tribal producers, and others who want to learn more about agricultural trends, financial resources, natural resources, youth programs, and access to USDA programs. Topics included presentations from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, IAC Intertribal Food Business Center, Intertribal Food Coalition, Regional Priorities and the 2023 Farm Bill. In October 2023 staff attended the First American Land Grant Consortium (FALCON) conference. The conference included sessions in 1994 land-grant teaching, extension programs and research that benefit Native American students, communities, governments, and lands. There was a strong student focus on tribal college students to participate and present their work. The conference also included a USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) update, training workshops, information-sharing, and networking opportunities. In March 2024 staff and faculty as well as students attended the 14thAnnual St. Louis River Summit. The St. Louis River Summit was a full in-person gathering at the Yellowjacket Union on the campus of University ofWisconsin-Superior. In 2024, the Summit program featured two days of in-person sessions and a selection of field trip options on the last day. The Summit features a single main session track of speakers as well as art displays and an evening poster session. FDLTCC research students presented 2 posters at the St. Louis River Summit. Various webinars were also attended by staff and faculty. These webinars included; "Incorporating Climate and Environmental Justice into Research and Resource Management" hosted by the US Forest Service. "Navigating USAJOBS and the Federal Application Process" offered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Center for Federal Executive Board (FEB) Operations. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Both Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and Leech Lake Tribal Colllegeused their close relationships with communityand partners to reach a wide audience At Leech Lake Tribal College theircommunity is theraudience, and public events on campus are advertised through social media and directly to the Local Indian Councils (LIC). The annual State of the Band meeting included a report from LLTC which highlighted the DEET program. Professional conferences have also provided opportunities to share information about the NextGen program as a whole as well as the details of our project. A press release was shared on July 5, 2023. This press release stated: Through a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) in Cloquet, MN, and Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) in Cass Lake, MN, are excited to work together to build sustainable educational and experiential systems that prepare Tribal college students to enter agricultural and STEM workforces. The $9 million grant is part of the USDA's inaugural From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program (NextGen). "Our tribal colleges have served their Anishinaabe communities by providing higher education opportunities based in Indigenous values," shared Courtney Kowalczak, Director of the Environmental Institute at FDLTCC, "We are excited that this USDA funding allows us to have the opportunity to work with Leech Lake Tribal College. Our partnership leverages the unique program strengths at each campus to increase student interest, access and success in future food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences careers." The project from FDLTCC and LLTC is titled "Development of Enhanced Education and Training (DEET) in FANH (food, agriculture, natural and human sciences)" and brings together two Tribally chartered colleges to build sustainable educational and experiential systems for preparing Tribal College students to enter the agricultural and STEM workforces. The DEET project offers holistic support for students to successfully achieve academic and career goals through scholarships, experiences and community engagement. The project will result in greater capacity to deliver FANH classes and activities at both Tribal colleges, increased student retention and matriculation rates, stronger partnerships with USDA and project collaborators, increased capacity for outreach and experiential learning opportunities, and as a result, more students prepared for and interested in careers in food, agriculture, natural science, and human health. "DEET strengthens our ability to serve the whole student, beyond just their academic success," shared Melinda Neville, Director of Sponsored Programs at LLTC, "Focus areas include traditional foods, food sovereignty, sustainability, and community well-being, which reflect the Anishinaabe land ethic of reciprocity and responsibility. At Leech Lake Tribal College, we are launching our DEET program with new demonstration gardens on campus that will provide learning, nutrition, and research opportunities to our community." The launch of the NextGen DEET project was featured on the Environmental Institute Facebook page and the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College social media. The FDLTCC DEET Coordinator provided community outreach by hostinginformational tables and handing out NextGen DEET scholarship materials at community events.This year the DEET Coordinator attended the FDLTCC Campus Visit Day and Nursing & Healthcare Expo, the 9thAnnual Bee Symposium, Indigenous Wellness Gathering, FDLTCC Career Fair, as well as the Intertribal Agriculture Council Conference. These events served high school through Elder ages from the regional community with a total outreach ofover 300 community members. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Both Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) have work plans outlining their goals for the next year. A strength that our NextGen DEET project will have during the second year of the project will be the feedback of our external evaluation team on missed opportunities and the impacts of our program. LLTC-DEET will focus on youth outreach, and continuing curricula development with FDLTCC. Some activities like College Prep Week and the Leadership Institute are still in the planning stage. LLTC-DEET will be offering food preservation and cooking classes as the garden harvest comes in. FDLTCCis focusing on additional new courses to be developed including Environmental Policy and Conservation, Environmental Science Careers, and a practicum/certification course to supplement our research experience course already in the catalog. We are also proposing to split Ecology of Minnesota into lecture (3 credits) and lab (1 credit) for flexibility for students and add more intensive lab experiences for the Environmental Science students. Our summer 2024 student research season started in May and will continue into the second year of our grant project. Together our colleges have 30 students participating in research projects this summer. We have developed a pilot program curriculum with USDA APHIS to host 4 students during the summer of 2024 at various sites within the Ojibwe Ceded Territory. These experiences will be a total of two weeks with the Plant and Pest Quarantine as well as the Wildlife divisions of USDA APHIS. During the APHIS PPQ internship the participants will receive an introduction to the USDA APHIS PPQ program and state cooperator work to survey for and respond to invasive species. The focus will be methods for surveying for invasive species and respond to an established invasive species using biocontrol. The information will be presented using classroom, lab, and field work with multiple presenters. This is a "hands-on" approach and participants will work alongside staff to complete learning activities at the onsite location and at a home location. The details of the Wildlife division internship are still in progress. Two students are starting the American Indian Higher Education Consortium Climate Resilience Summer Research Program. The program is designed for TCU students that would like to do research that addresses climate change affecting Tribal lands and supporting Tribal leadership in areas of Nation -building affected by climate challenges. These internships run from May 28- August 16, 2024. Undergraduate students will participate in identifying and addressing climate change and energy issues in their respective communities. Our evaluation team has also helped us identify some areas under each of our goals where are program would like to improve our project design. Goal 1: Institutional Capacity Building Key evaluation questions: How can the DEET partnership refine and expand its strategy to enhance access to FANH-related courses and opportunities at FDLTCC and LLTC, including leveraging existing programs, formalizing course sharing, and integrating distance delivery? Faculty and staff discussed: Sharing courses and delivering coursework online to expand programs, while aligning with Higher Learning Commission requirements. Expanding distance delivery to ensure all students benefit from expertise at other institutions. Enrolled or potential graduate students pursuing further credentials. Integrating local customs and traditions in curricula. Recommendations for Year 2 Enhance curriculum sharing through on-campus, field experiences, and online learning. Use a common communications platform for tracking curricular materials and activities. Align programs and courses with the Minnesota system for cross-institutional equivalents. Goal 3: Experiential Learning Key Evaluation Question: How can the inclusion of culture in experiential learning enhance students' skills in food sovereignty, academic engagement, and career aspirations in FANH disciplines? Faculty and staff discussed: Cultural backgrounds shaped experiential learning, especially in community gardens. Activities immersed students in real-life settings connected to community agriculture. Garden plots served both college students and the community, with coordinated summer activities and student exchange ideas. Research on specific plants for harvest isneeded. Recommendations for Year 2 Integrate garden plots and natural areas at each TCU for hands-on FANH activities locally and at sister institutions. Continue using HOBO sensing equipment and other FANH technologies for experiential learning. Goal 4: Career Preparation Key Evaluation Question: How can the DEET project refine strategies (job shadowing, internships, college prep, leadership series, mentorship) to enhance students' understanding, preparedness, and support for FANH careers? Faculty and staff discussed: Networking and expanding relationships were identified as key components. Time was a challenge, but sustainability was not an issue due to small communities. Job shadowing will start later; leadership development and college prep workshops are scheduled for summer 2024. Expanding opportunities for exploring FANH careers across institutions. Micro-credentials and cross-institutional certificates were discussed. Recommendations for Year 2 Offer diverse opportunities for working with professionals through internships, externships, and job placements. Cross-campus mentoring to broaden student experiences. Increase micro-credentials and sustain opportunities for students. Our Goal 2 was not addressed directly in our evaluaton and faculty exchanges this year. We will continue to refine our scholarship program at each college. We willcontinue to develop a model of peer team building through the DEET Scholar program as well as continue to arrange for workshops and activies that addresses wellness, self-advocacy, and financial literacy. Over all several suggestions for improvement were identified to enhance the effectiveness and impact of college to college exchanges as we strive to build institutional capacity in this partnership.These suggestions encompass a range of areas, including communication, collaboration, networking, and cultural enrichment. By addressing these areas of improvement, we can create a more inclusive, engaging, and productive exchange experience that fosters meaningful connections and drives positive outcomes for all participants involved. Participants expressed a desire for ongoing interaction beyond the physical exchange.During our second year we are going to work on creating virtual forums where faculty and staff can continue discussions, plan events, and develop courses collaboratively and concurrently. Implementing online platforms would facilitate continuous communication and allow for real-time collaboration, enhancing the effectiveness of future exchanges. We will also be incorporating more small group sessions focused specifically on staff-to-staff interactions. These sessions would provide opportunities for staff members to discuss how they can support faculty initiatives, share best practices, and explore ways to collaborate more effectively in their respective roles.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal 1: Build Institutional Capacity Hiring of additional staff and faculty was the first item on our timeline, and we successfully filled those positions in 2023.The NextGen DEET program has catalyzed the development and renewal of coursework at both colleges.At LLTC, three natural resource career skills and exploration classes were offered in 2024. Introduction to Field Research and the GIS Skills and Survey and Measurement will be offered in June, and Indigenous Science Careers will be offered in Fall 2024. These courses are open to all students, but our summer intern crew, DEET scholarship students, and incoming freshman are highly encouraged to enroll. We are in the midst of planning to cross- or co-offering these classes with FDLTCC. The ability to offer consistent coursework to ensure timely graduation and the knowledge and skills to enter into USDA FANH fields. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College faculty met 10 times during the 2024 spring semester to work on planning and visioning for the FDLTCC Environmental Science Associate of Science degree and related certificates. These weekly meetings resulted in robust discussion and the compilation of a draft Associate of Science degree plan and a map for new courses to be developed. FDLTCC faculty decided to develop a new environmental chemistry course and created a course outline, course syllabus, and lab book/on-line materials for this new course. It was approved by AASC in April 2024 as CHEM 1020 Environmental Chemistry. Additional new courses yet to be developed include Environmental Policy and Conservation, Environmental Science Careers, and a practicum/certification course to supplement our research experience course already in the catalog. Building Institutional Capacity at tribal colleges is a complex project that needs constant communication between faculty and staff both within each college and between colleges. In August 2023 our FDLTCC - LLTC NextGen Development of Enhanced Education and Training (DEET) project, held our first Faculty to Faculty partnership meeting. During this meeting we discussed each college's course catalogue, how can we collaborate, and how can we build institutional capacity. We discussed our evaluation plan and next steps for collaboration. By December of 2023 both colleges had hired their NextGen DEET Coordinators. The Coordinator positions are an integral part of our project as these Coordinators meet bi-weekly to report on progress on the academic, research, and internships that are being created as part of this program. This communication helps ensure that progress is being made and opportunities to collaborate are constantly being shared between FDLTCC and LLTC. Our External Evaluation team was present during the second face to face DEET faculty meeting in May 2024. Several suggestions for improvement were identified to enhance the effectiveness and impact of future exchanges. These suggestions encompass a range of areas, including communication, collaboration, networking, and cultural enrichment. By addressing these areas of improvement, organizers can create a more inclusive, engaging, and productive exchange experience that fosters meaningful connections and drives positive outcomes for all participants involved. Goal 2:Support students throughout their educational journey with academic and financial assistance with access to mentoring, peer-to-peer learning, and scholarships Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) awarded 8 scholarships in Spring of 2024 and are working on a rolling online application process for incoming, ongoing, and alumni continuing to four-year colleges. Student mentorship is built into the fabric of teaching and learning at Leech Lake Tribal College, which gives faculty and staff many occasions to bring up FANH opportunities. The added incentive of paid internships, scholarships, and career support from DEET has resulted in higher student participation in DEET events than we have seen since before the pandemic. At Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College we awarded DEET scholarship to students that were enrolled in Geospatial Technologies certification courses, Environmental Science degrees, and Sustainability degrees. There were 18 scholarships awarded.As a NextGen scholar shared "The DEET Scholarship has helped me immensely financially, but it has also helped me understand more about and increase my interest in agriculture, the world, and sustainability as a whole, especially through the GAPS training and research symposium." Our DEET Coordinator kept in close contact with all the scholars, did wellness check ins, and linked students with needed tutoring during the academic year. Our DEET Scholar co-hort had mandatory events during the year that they attended together.Another scholar stated "The award helped so much with the cost of attending college but it was also a tremendous time learning, having fun and getting spending time with fellow student peers and friends at these DEET activities/events."This requirement of the scholarship served to make sure that the additional programming support is given to all the students as well as creating a peer support team. Goal 3: Provide Experiential Learning Opportunities LLTC DEET coordinated with Indigenous Leadership to bring science students out during ricing days. These cultural practices are essential to the identity of the Ojibwe people, and part of our reciprocal relationship with the land. Additional field trips including visiting the sugarbush, though the climate shocks of this past winter meant no syrup harvest was conducted. Storytelling, tree health, winter tree identification and community assemblages around the sugarbush were discussed. LLTC DEET expanded our relationship with local partners at USDA, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (LLBO), and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. For the 2024 summer, three interns have been placed with the Chippewa National Forest, four with the LLBO Department of Resource Management, six in collaborative research teams with the same local partners, and three focusing on LLTC gardens and orchards. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College increased the number of external internship partnerships as well as increasing the student research program. During the first year of our project we placed one student with the US Forest Service for a 3 week internship, and set up logisticsfor a 2 week internship with regional USDA APHIS offices that will serve 4 of our students. FDLTCC hired 13 students as part of the summer research and sustainability experiential learning programming. Goal 4: Increase Student Interest in Food and Agriculture Careers In Spring Semester of 2024 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College held a Research Symposium. The Research Symposium had six FDLTCC student research presentations and one LLTC student researcher poster. An evening poster session was held that had over 40 student poster presentations. These events were open to the public.These events were open to the public. 84% of surveyed Research Symposium students said that the Symposium positively influenced their academic or career plans by instilling confidence in their futures and provided practical insights for their FANH career paths. The NextGen DEET project opportunities were shared with potential DEET Scholars in various events such as college tours, academic fairs and community events. A College Prep Student Panel was hosted on April 24th. This panel featured current and former graduate students. The Panel presented on the opportunities and challenges of transferring from a 2 year tribal college to a 4 year University. This panel was attended by 28 FDLTCC - LLTC students.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Auralia Bellecourt. 2023. All Stoneworts Arent Starry On Leech Lake Reservation. FALCON Annual Conference. Denver CO. October 13-15, 2023
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Shandell Martell. 2024. Black Backed Woodpecker Monitoring. The Wildlife Society Minnesota Chapter Annual Meeting. Bemidji, MN. February 27-29, 2024
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Joey Riley. 2023. Anishinaabe Gikendaasowin: Indigenous Science, Tribal Sovereignty, and Native Student Empowerment. Gordon Research Conference on Undergraduate Biology Education. Lewiston, ME. June 25-30, 2023
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Melinda Neville. 2024. Cross-Cultural Equity in Tribal Partnerships. 41st Annual Red River Basin Land and Water International Summit Conference. Fargo, ND. January 16-18, 2024
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Donna Perleberg, Kenneth Karol, Kate Hagsten, Melinda Neville. 2024. Collaborating to Conserving Native Characeae in Minnesota Lakes. Minnesota Native Plant Society General Meeting. May 2, 2023. Online.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Tyler Selin, Hailey Anderson, Steve Gebhard, Kelsey Taylor, Eric Larson. 2023. eDNA Methods to Detect Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) in Manoomin (Wild Rice) Watersheds. FALCON Annual Conference. Denver CO. October 13-15, 2023
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Zoie Soder, Addie Rikkola, Steve Gebhard, David Grosshuesch, Margaret Robertson. 2023. Monitoring Dwarf Bilberry (Vaccinium caespitosum) in the Superior National Forest. FALCON Annual Conference. Denver CO. October 13-15, 2023
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Tyler Selin, Hailey Anderson, Steve Gebhard, Kelsey Taylor, Eric Larson. 2023. eDNA Methods to Detect Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) in Manoomin (Wild Rice) Watersheds. FDLTCC Research Symposium. Cloquet, MN. April 24, 2024
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Zoie Soder. 2024. Bird Impact Study on FDLTCC Campus. FDLTCC Research Symposium. Cloquet, MN. April 24, 2024
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