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Chippewa Prairie is a Nature Conservancy preserve in Chippewa and Swift Counties, Minnesota, along Lac qui Parle reservoir in the Upper Minnesota River basin. It protects a remnant of northern tallgrass prairie, including mesic prairie dominated by big bluestem, little bluestem, and Indian grass. The prairie and nearby wetlands provide a migratory stopover for waterfowl, and its management includes prescribed fire and cooperation with state wildlife agencies.
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Where is Chippewa Prairie?
Chippewa Prairie is a Nature Conservancy preserve in Chippewa and Swift Counties, Minnesota. It lies along the Lac qui Parle reservoir in the Upper Minnesota River basin.
What type of habitat does Chippewa Prairie protect?
The preserve protects a remnant of northern tallgrass prairie. Its vegetation includes mesic prairie dominated by big bluestem and little bluestem.
Why is Chippewa Prairie important?
Chippewa Prairie protects one of the remaining examples of northern tallgrass prairie in Minnesota. Much of this habitat has been reduced by agricultural conversion and other land uses.
What are the main grasses at Chippewa Prairie?
Big bluestem and little bluestem are among the characteristic grasses named for the preserve. They are prairie grasses associated with the mesic prairie community there.
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