The Development of the Recreational and Environmental Resources of the Upper Minnesota River Valley

This report is an attempt to gain support for the development of the upper Minnesota River Valley for the means of recreation and education. In support of this plan, the author included an overview of the geology, ecology, water quality, demographics, resource demands, government agency involvement/projects, and history of the basin. Through this information the author concluded the Minnesota River Valley would be an excellent area to develop such recreational and educational opportunities as bike and nature trails.