How do I get access to Natural Heritage Information System (NHIS) data?
You can find information on obtaining NHIS data on the NHIS webpage or by calling (651) 259-5123. I need a permit to take endangered species, how do I get it? Minnesota’s endangered species law (MS 84.0895) and associated rules (6212.1800 through 6212.2300 [find these rules at the Office of the Revisor of Statutes]) covers the taking (including killing, capturing, collecting and /or possessing) of endangered or threatened species. The law also regulates importation, transportation and sale. A permit for activities covered by the law can be requested by sending a letter to the address below. The letter should describe the justification, how many individuals will be taken, and from where. Most permits are requested for research projects. If this is the case, a research proposal documenting objectives and methods and a resume for the person who will be doing the research must also be submitted. More information is available in the Endangered Species Permits fact sheet. For more informatio
