AFNR Natural Resources & Environmental Service Systems (NRES) ENR MN Crosswalk

MN.NRES. - Natural Resources & Environmental Service Systems

The Minnesota Natural Resource and Environmental Service Systems (NRES) Career Pathway is a combination of two overlapping national AFNR pathways. The Natural Resource Systems (NRS) national AFNR pathway encompasses the study of the management, protection, enhancement and improvement of soil, water, wildlife, forests, and air as natural resources. Students completing a program of study in this pathway will demonstrate competence in the application of principles and techniques for the development, application, and management of natural resource systems in AFNR settings. The Environmental Service Systems (ESS) national AFNR pathway encompasses the study of systems, instruments and technology used to monitor and minimize the impact of human activity on environmental systems. Students completing a program of study in this pathway will demonstrate competence in the application of principles and techniques for the development, application, and management of environmental service systems in AFNR settings.

ENR.

The Energy & Natural Resources Career Cluster spans careers in traditional and renewable fuel production, power generation and
energy conversion, utilities, environmental preservation, ecological research, and resource extraction. These industries focus on efficient
and responsible resource management, including conservation, transmission, distribution and storage, to minimize environmental impacts
and meet global energy needs. Careers in this Cluster are dedicated to creating a sustainable future, innovating cleaner energy solutions,
and preserving our planet’s natural resources for generations to come.

This tool is designed to support educators in finding simple ways to engage AFNR students in ENR learning without heavy lifting or big shifts in their lessons and teaching.