Organization profile
Organization profile
The Natural Resources Research Institute was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1983 as part of the University of Minnesota Duluth. This unique applied research organization provides non-partial, science-based data, information and tools to use Minnesota's natural resources for efficient and sustainable economic development. NRRI focuses on minimizing waste and environmental impact; maximizing value from resources; and maintaining/restoring ecosystem function. NRRI also supports entrepreneurial business ventures with technical expertise.
Keywords
- QE Geology
- QD Chemistry
- SB Plant culture
- hybrid poplar
- SD Forestry
- TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Elizabeth E Alexson
- Natural Resources Research Institute - Research Professional 5
Person: Researchers
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Neda Amanat
- Natural Resources Research Institute - Post-Doctoral Associate
Person: Professionals-in-Training
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Kimberly A Anderson
- Natural Resources Research Institute - Research Professional 6
Person: Research Support
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NRRI Support for NLR Ironmaking and Steelmaking Geospatial Analysis
Anderson, K. A. (PI), Schindelholz, E. J. (CoI), Mendonsa, T. A. (Other Role), Mutchler, J. A. (Other Role), Radaich, Q. (Other Role) & Spigarelli, B. P. (Other Role)
NATIONAL LABORATORY OF THE ROCKIES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (USDOE)
2/23/26 → 9/30/26
Project: Research project
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Training Lake Communities to Track Chloride and Algae
Filstrup, C. T. (PI), Sorensen, H. L. (PI), Alexson, E. E. (Other Role) & Reed, J. M. (Other Role)
LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MN RES
7/1/25 → 6/30/28
Project: Research project
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Next generation AIS monitoring: Comparing the speed, sensitivity, specificity, cost, and throughput of multiple eDNA detection methods
Chun, C. L. (PI), Ishii, S. (PI), Peterson, J. M. (PI), Brady, V. J. (Co-Principal Investigator), Edblad, K. (Other Role), Hell, R. V. (Other Role), Jeffrey, P. H. (Other Role), Wellard Kelly, H. A. (Other Role) & Wood, A. W. (Other Role)
USGS WATER RSRC - NATL COMP GRANT
1/1/25 → 12/31/26
Project: Research project
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Comparison between fluorometry and microscopy-based phytoplankton assessments in the Laurentian Great Lakes
Kovalenko, K. E., Reavie, E. D., Filstrup, C. T., Scofield, A., Lightfoot, M., Yang, E. & Alexson, E. E., May 2026, In: Limnology and Oceanography: Methods. 24, 5, e70033.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cross-laminated strand-veneer lumber mass timber panels from commercially produced thermally modified wood strands
Adhikari, R., Chanda, A., Bakri, M. K. B., Pelaez-Samaniego, M. R., Aro, M. & Yadama, V., Apr 2026, In: Developments in the Built Environment. 26, 100915.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Demographic patterns and habitat associations of non-breeding Northern Shrikes (Lanius borealis) in Minnesota
Valine, A., Alexander, D., Bracey, A., Kolbe, S. R. & Grinde, A., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Field Ornithology. 97, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Maps of wind-wave height on Minnesota lake shorelines
Herb, W. R., Janke, B., Cai, M., Stefan, H. G. & Johnson, L. B., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Jan 27 2022
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/226175
Dataset
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Wildlife community data in black ash wetlands
Grinde, A. R., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Oct 1 2021
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/224746
Dataset
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Data and R code for analysis of walleye and yellow perch age-0 length in Minnesota's Large Lakes
Hansen, G. A., Bethke, B. J., Ahrenstorff, T. D., Dumke, J. D., Hirsch, J., Kovalenko, K., LeDuc, J. F., Maki, R. P., Rantala, H. & Wagner, T., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, 2019
DOI: 10.13020/t9tr-y063, http://hdl.handle.net/11299/208865
Dataset
Press/Media
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Pilot project rescued good stuff from Becker County waste stream, now it's for sale
10/28/20
1 item of Media coverage
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Duluth homes condemned, but value not forgotten
Singsaas, E. L. & Krause, V. J.
9/23/20
1 item of Media coverage
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Duluth is nighthawk capital of world 2 weeks each year
9/5/20
1 item of Media coverage
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