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2017 Annual Report is available online

January 30, 2018

Research highlights, portfolio of projects, student workers experiences, staff accomplishments and more in our FY 2017 annual report.
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Keeping it cool for north shore trout

December 20, 2017

The need to better understand North Shore streams and which have the best chance of staying cool for trout elicited funding from the... more
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NRRI gets onboard to blast invasives on ships

December 20, 2017

Research to stem the transport of aquatic invasive species led NRRI researchers on globetrotting adventures in 2017.
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Iceland takes NRRI geologist back in time

December 20, 2017

Trip to Iceland takes NRRI geologist back in time to understand how Minnesota was formed.
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NRRI partners with railroad group to test biofuel in zoo train

November 28, 2017

Two steam locomotives at the Milwaukee County Zoo were fueled with NRRI’s renewable, solid fuel in November to reduce fossil coal emissions... more
Two men looking at piece of dark wood in mechanical testing lab.

New position moves NRRI, UMD research from lab to market

November 28, 2017

Industry needs more early investment in research to drive innovation, according to Tim White. And he saw right away that innovative... more
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Minnesota launches first breeding bird atlas online

November 8, 2017

NRRI scientists work with Audubon Minnesota to launch state's first breeding bird atlas in online and interactive format.
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Lonza, Inc. turns nuisance dust into fuel source

November 1, 2017

NRRI helps Minnesota manufacturer turn waste wood particles to a biofuel to power their plant.
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NRRI innovates Minnesota forest industries

October 30, 2017

The state of today's traditional forest industries are getting a long, hard look these days. Lack of innovation is a problem. But not here.
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Renewable Energy Lab delivers biofuels for the future

October 27, 2017

After 10 years of research, NRRI delivered solid results this fall. As in solid biofuels. By the ton. 

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