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NRRI lab moves solid biofuel toward commercialization
December 4, 2018
Forest management strategies in the Northwest results in excess biomass. NRRI is helping to turn it into a valuable fuel source.
Seeing rocks beneath the surface
December 3, 2018
NRRI developed a tool to help MnDOT understand potential for sulfide-bearing rocks where road building is planned.
NRRI FY18 Annual Report Highlights
November 27, 2018
NRRI's Annual Report Highlights for July 2017 - June 2018 is now available to view online.
Bog hopping for birds
October 29, 2018
Researchers tromped through the soft mounds of green in the boreal forest to hang bird houses to learn more about an elusive species.
Mining and Water Innovation Update
October 24, 2018
What did NRRI do with $2.6 million in state funding? Started Minnesota on an exciting trajectory.
NRRI demonstration fills city potholes
September 24, 2018
What happens when you mix innovation with waste rock and potholes? Hopefully, a new road repair that lasts.
NRRI receives $1M to expand hybrid poplar research
September 20, 2018
NRRI prepares for future demand of biomass by expanding hybrid poplar research.
Getting to the root of wild rice
August 28, 2018
Why do some wild rice restoration sites thrive while others don't? NRRI research is searching for answers.
Beavers: Good or bad for stream ecosystems?
August 21, 2018
Beavers are busy on North Shore streams. Do their dams impact stream hydrology and fish populations?
NRRI celebrates 35 years of collaboration
August 13, 2018
NRRI highlights collaborative research spanning 35 years and gets excited for the future!