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QUETICO SUPERIOR WILDERNESS NEWS:
Restoration begins on campsites impacted by Knife Lake Fire in the Boundary Waters
The Knife Lake Fire burned 5,000 acres in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this past summer. Since then, the Forest Service has been assessing and checking campsites for damage. Eight campsites were identified that need work. They have begun restoration on those campsites. Depending on how much work crews complete, officials hope to reopen most areas next summer.
Recent poll shows most Minnesotans oppose new mines near the Boundary Waters
A recent news poll shows that 67% of Minnesotans do not support new mining projects proposed near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
FIRE UPDATES:
Wildfire updates, park and entry point closures, campfire restrictions. Learn more about prescribed burns, and the history of fire in the wilderness of Minnesota/Canada border lakes region. More >
PARKS & REGIONS
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Stay up to date on proposed mining projects near the BWCAW and Superior National Forest Learn More >
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