Michael Melford

Will be quite a bit different from my usual humorous talks! Register on the @HCOC website to view. olmstedhistory.com/buy-tickets/61…

Wait! You mean I won the election for Rochester, Minnesota Township Supervisor while I was away in South Georgia with Lynn Cornell ? Thank you all who voted and I will do my best to look for a win-win for all in the Township. “We” are not the only ones h… instagr.am/p/CqBEY40uup1/

My Valentine!!❤️ instagr.am/p/Coq_bQcrbgR/

My Valentine! With Lynn Cornell ❤️ instagr.am/p/Coq_MrLj2Ef/

The end of the rainbow has been found! Bristol Bay, Alaska is now protected from development of Pebble Mine. This image, near the mine site over the largest state park in the county- Wood Tikchik State Park. Let’s focus on conservation here at home in Mi… instagr.am/p/CoFqTTdONq3/

Merry Christmas Eve! Minnesota Sundog -5°! instagr.am/p/Cmjdf12uhgV/

A nice article in our local paper here in Rochester, MN. ift.tt/GucTwgX #bristolbay #alaska #nopebblemine #environment #conservation #wildsalmon instagr.am/p/CmFAekGuXzO/

10° this morning, and the Zumbro river is frozen enough to walk on. Some much-needed snow coming this evening! #rochester_mn #izzakwaltonleague #oakleaf #beautyinnature #iphone14pro instagr.am/p/Cl6hJnZuDtz/

12 years after my story on Pebble Mine in Alaska ran in National Geographic and much hope found and lost we can renew our hope that the EPA will follow through in February and put the final nail in the mine coffin. The EPA ruled last Thursday for a veto … instagr.am/p/Clye85IuDDj/

Up in northern Minnesota enjoying with Lynn Cornell instagr.am/p/ClZti7HLd0Y/

I borrowed Lynn’s Sony RX10 lV this morning. Pretty happy with this small powerful camera. Great Blue Heron in backyard here in Mystic. #greatblueheron #nature#conservation @savetherookery @lynndcornell instagr.am/p/CkJmvZxJAi8/

Happy to be in northern Minnesota! instagr.am/p/Cgjo2TYOgbt/

Enjoying the moonrise with my daughter Caely. @caelymelford instagr.am/p/Cf-V_SctUIR/

Amazing fireworks last night in Mystic! instagr.am/p/Cf1QfH2ODpB/

A Great Active vacation with the grandsons in Mystic! Now I need a vacation! instagr.am/p/CfoCaOoub25/

To me everyday is Earthday! Where I live now in Rochester Township, Minnesota everyday is Developer day. Breaks my heart but we have and will continue to replace the township board members one election at a time! People want conservation, preservation an… instagr.am/p/CcqVGGWLZOz/

@SaveTheRookery @MayorNorton @DMCMN @JMolseed @CatRichert How can I “Like” this when in fact I hate what they’ve done and how the Rochester Township board facilitated it!

First they cut down some trees, then they cut down all the trees. Developer now illegally building road. Local govt representation matters- we need people elected who represent citizens, not developers. #rochmn @MayorNorton @DMCMN @JMolseed @CatRichert #remembertherookery

I just purchased this image by my buddy Paul Nicklen to help support humanitarian efforts in the Ukraine. We have raised over $320,000.00 and counting! 100% of profits donated to @directrelief See all the images for sale at ift.tt/lBvdA9U #vita… instagr.am/p/CcDqnwvOkai/

ift.tt/1o2XJKL Such an honor to help! So far $180,000.00 raised and still going! #ukraine #humanitarian #solidarity #vitalimpacts instagr.am/p/CcA3bfTuwL0/