Minnesota Wetlands For Sale
$899,000
909 25th Street Se, Rockford Twp
40 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6466703
Situated on 40 acres of picturesque woods, wetlands and opens fields, this property is the ultimate recreational playground and future site of your dream home! Built in 2016, a 60’ x 110’ Mo...
Coldwell Banker Realty
$286,974
8634 Whisper Creek Trail, Greenfield
4 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6504974
Discover Your Oasis: Build your DREAM HOME on your own slice of paradise nestled within the Meadows of Whisper Creek. This last remaining lot is a remarkable rolling 4.47-acres and boasts se...
Coldwell Banker Realty
$269,900
19839 Jennady Avenue, Spring Lake Twp
4 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6504809
Block 3, Lot 8. 3.8 acres with breathtaking wetland views! Amazed Acres is Spring Lake Township's newest upscale development and provides opportunity to build custom single-family executive ...
eXp Realty
$249,900
19811 Jennady Avenue, Spring Lake Twp
4 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6504805
Block 3, Lot 7. 3.6 acres with breathtaking wetland views! Amazed Acres is Spring Lake Township's newest upscale development and provides opportunity to build custom single-family executive ...
eXp Realty
$199,900
2417 Payten Lane, Spring Lake Twp
3 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6504785
Block 3, Lot 3. 2.7 acres with breathtaking pond
& wetland views! Amazed Acres is Spring Lake Township's newest upscale development and provides opportunity to build custom single-family ex...
eXp Realty
$1,195,000
2203 Oakland Road, Minnetonka
2 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6504706
Rare 2 site (bundled) offering in close-in Minnetonka in area of upper bracket homes. Wayzata schools. Rolling, serene, wooded parcel (s) with wetlands and privacy. Parcel has received preli...
Coldwell Banker Realty
$198,000
Xxx 71st Avenue Sw, Pine River
60 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6503661
This 60 acres of prime hunting ground has everything you need to start the 2024 season! The seller has done all of the hard work for you! New parking pad off the road with class five gravel,...
Timber Ghost Realty, LLC
$180,000
9775 Frontier Lane, Lakeville
3 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6501543
Block 1, lot 8 - 2.5 acres with lovely pond & wetland views! Opportunity to build custom single-family executive homes on approximately 2.5 lot! These gorgeous acreage lots includes a walkou...
Edina Realty, Inc.
$62,000
Xxx 340th Avenue, Everts Twp
6 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6502565
Beautiful 6.4 acres of rolling hills with open meadow and partially wooded property. Panoramic views of North Turtle Lake and wooded countryside. Located in the heart of lakes area. Build ...
Boll Realty
$500,000
Tbd 40th Street South, St Cloud
32 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6501817
Interstate 94 exposure!! The migration of business and multi family homes to this area in recent years makes this parcel desirable for a number of uses. The city has future road improvements...
RE/MAX Central MN
$312,000
8419 44th Street Sw, Ansel Twp
120 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6501353
This hunting retreat in a private and secluded setting provides excellent deer, bear, turkey, and grouse habitats. The property consists of high ground, some natural wetlands, a good mix of ...
Whitetail Properties Real
$59,000
Tbd L3b3 Mayo Road Sw, Loon Lake Twp
4 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6499698
Great building site on a 4.27 acre rural residential lot with a paved road, wetland overlook view and mature trees. Perfect for a variety style home including a lower level patio option. Cou...
Close-Converse Commercial Prop
$99,500
4829 Maple Street, Rockford
0 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6499584
Discover a River Front Community at it's best in a quaint convenient west metro Rockford. MN. River Run features upscale lots overlooking the Crow River, directly across from beautiful Lake ...
Edina Realty, Inc.
$379,000
2100 380th Street, Isle Harbor Twp
160 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6497907
This secluded acreage offers endless possibilities for weekend getaways with hunting and is also located south of Mille Lacs Lake for fishing. The minimum maintenance road for the property l...
Whitetail Properties Real
$219,900
5xxx 12th Street Se, Buffalo
5 Acres
Land
MLS® # 6498006
Rare and remarkable vacant walkout lot opportunity east of Buffalo. Picturesque country setting on a dead-end gravel road offering all the nature you can handle while still close to all the ...
Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka
As of March 18, 2024 there are 133 active Minnesota Wetlands For Sale land & farm listings for sale with an average listing price of $382,611. The highest-priced land listing is $3,300,000, while the lowest priced land listing can be purchased for $27,000. Minnesota Wetlands For Sale land & farm listings have an average price of $162,148 per acre, based on land listings with an average of 24 acres.
Wetlands in Minnesota
One of Minnesota's most valuable resources is its wetlands, which are essential for supporting diverse plant and animal life, filtering water, and providing flood protection. In this article, we will explore the importance of Minnesota wetlands and efforts to preserve and protect them.
Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally. They are home to a wide range of plants and animals that are adapted to living in moist environments. Wetlands play an important role in the environment by providing numerous benefits, including water filtration, nutrient cycling, and carbon storage. They are also valuable for flood control, as they absorb and store water during periods of heavy rainfall, reducing the risk of downstream flooding.
Minnesota is home to a variety of wetland types, including bogs, fens, swamps, and marshes. These wetlands can be found throughout the state, from the prairies in the west to the boreal forests in the north. Some of the most notable wetland areas in Minnesota include the Big Bog, the largest peat bog in the lower 48 states, and the Minnesota River Valley, which is home to a diverse array of wetland habitats.
Despite their importance, wetlands in Minnesota and throughout the United States have been threatened by human activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and resource extraction. Over the past century, the state has lost over half of its wetlands due to development and other land-use changes. This loss has had significant environmental consequences, including reduced water quality, loss of biodiversity, and increased risk of flooding.
To address these issues, Minnesota has implemented a variety of programs and policies aimed at protecting and restoring wetlands. The state's Wetland Conservation Act, passed in 1991, requires that wetlands be preserved or replaced when they are impacted by development activities. The state also offers financial incentives for landowners who voluntarily conserve wetlands on their property, as well as technical assistance to help them manage wetland habitats.
In addition to state-level efforts, there are numerous organizations working to protect wetlands in Minnesota. The Minnesota Wetland Restoration Guidebook, produced by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, provides guidance for restoring wetlands that have been degraded or destroyed. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources also offers grants to local organizations for wetland restoration projects.
Overall, Minnesota wetlands are a vital resource that must be protected for their ecological, economic, and social benefits. As the state continues to grow and develop, it is important that policymakers, landowners, and citizens work together to conserve and restore these valuable habitats. By doing so, we can ensure that Minnesota's wetlands will continue to provide important environmental services for generations to come.