Richard M. & Mathilde Rice Elliott SNA
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In 1972 The Nature Conservancy (TNC) acquired a 280-acre parcel of land in Wilkin County. The site was named in honor of Richard M. Elliott, who died in 1969. Dr. Elliott was the departmental chair of the University of Minnesota Psychology Department from 1919 until 1951. Adjacent parcels were added to the site in 1984, 1986, and 1988. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources designated it a scientific and natural area on 6/15/2007. |
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497 acres North Section: 342.65 South Section: 154.6 acres |
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There is a field road on the south side of County Road 188 (130th St.) at the northwest corner of the south section. Park on the field road. N46 35.234, W96 21.933 |
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No maintained trails |
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No hunting |
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Ecological Classification |
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| Ecological Province | Prairie Parkland Province |
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| Ecological Section | Red River Valley |
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| Ecological Subsection | Red River Prairie |
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| Land Type Association | Barnesville Beach Complex |
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Mesic Prairie (Northern) Prairie Wetland Complex Wet Prairie (Northern) |
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What’s In a Name?
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Web page for this site uses the name Richard M. & Mathilde Rice Elliott Prairie, Elliott spelled with two “t”s. The Minnesota DNR’s Web page uses the name Richard M. & Mathilde Rice Elliot SNA, dropping the word “Prairie” and with just a single “t” in the last name. The wood routed sign on the site reads “Richard M. and Mathilde Rice Elliott State Natural Area.”
The TNC GIS database refers to the site as “Western Prairie North.” The Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas (Bell Herbarium) also refers to the site as ”Western Prairie North.”
Waterproof footwear recommended
The surface of this wet prairie is uneven. There are innumerable small depressions with standing water ankle deep or deeper. They are partially or completely hidden from view by grasses and forbs. Attempts to avoid them will be met with limited success. Waterproof footwear is highly recommended.
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Elevated View from Southwest Corner |
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