Greg Seitz 
Youth organization that works to protect the Boundary Waters from copper-nickel mining pollution is organizing another event to provide high school and college students the chance to tell policymakers their stories and ask for stewardship.
Advanced tracking collars will give scientists an intimate look at the animals’ lives on the wild Lake Superior island.
Effort to adjust original route to include state’s premier trails along Lake Superior and through the Boundary Waters takes biggest step in 10 years as Senate includes it in omnibus legislation.
A second attempt to open up wilderness permit reservations will take place in late February, while Boundary Waters businesses say they were never consulted while the system was in development.
Citizens asked to provide input on process to protect the health of waters in the Quetico-Superior region from a variety of threats.
Ripple effect of climate change may make it harder for cisco to reproduce and survive, causing problems for lake trout and other species that depend on the cold-water fish.
The web site used to reserve Boundary Waters permits apparently could not handle the traffic of eager wilderness users seeking to reserve permits for this year’s quota season.
Open house on Feb. 2 will give visitors the chance to check out the Halfway Ranger Station and learn about a program to train young people in preserving such storied places.
Deadline is March 31 to apply to live and work in the Ontario wilderness park at a rustic studio or travel by canoe.
Rep. Betty McCollum promised to use her powerful subcommittee to investigate if the agency blocked its staff from sending written comments to Minnesota regulators.
Rep. Pete Stauber introduces legislation to ensure PolyMet can hold onto National Forest land it has already acquired.
Federal government funding lapse means no services at the park near International Falls, but nonprofit partners are providing financial support to provide limited staffing.
Anyone with knowledge of a small lake in Quetico is invited to offer input on proposal to rename it after Miron “Bud” Heinselman, who advanced scientific knowledge of the boreal forest and pushed for its protection.
An essay contest for high school students seeks to encourage outdoor experiences and promote paddling to a new generation.
Public input is now being accepted on a document that describes new leases and conditions to restrict mining impacts.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approves air and water plans, while environmentalists say the decisions are based on bad information.
Young advocates spend two days in the nation’s capital, sharing their stories and asking officials to protect the Boundary Waters.
Scientists tracking and studying wolves in the park on MInnesota’s northern border have documented the animals fishing, and it could be an important food source.
Newly-found records show government fought against long-term leases and put caveats on the terms to ensure expedient mineral development.
Events in Grand Marais will encourage attendees to enjoy and protect the starry skies that have made the region famous.