Dyke Williams Awarded for Stewardship Efforts
Longtime Quetico-Superior Foundation board member recognized for contributions to white pine recovery and youth education efforts.
Greg Seitz
Risk Management Consultant Questions PolyMet
In a newspaper column, Terry Larkin asks how much risk is okay when considering the mine proposal.
New Superior National Forest Deputy Director Has Long History with Public Land
Richard Periman, who has been named as Deputy Director of the Superior National Forest, has lengthy qualifications in understanding the relationship between humans and the environment. That includes a PhD in …
Wild Rice Study Sidelined at Last Minute
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency changes plan to announce recommendations for regulating discharges from mines and other facilities.
Poll Shows Support for PolyMet Amidst Many Undecided Minnesotans
Results of a Star Tribune poll include supporters outnumbering opponents two-to-one, and a lot of people who haven’t made up their minds.
Moose Numbers Stay Steady, More Will be Radio-Collared
Aerial surveys indicate population relatively stable despite 2012 drop, and researchers are seeking to track 52 more animals.
PolyMet Cleanup Costs Discussed at State Capitol
A legislative committee heard testimony on Tuesday about how much it will cost to prevent pollution, and who will pay for it.
Leader of 2007 BWCAW Terror Spree Arrested in Wilderness Again
Barney Lakner was arrested recently after fleeing conservation officers during a high-speed snowmobile chase on Basswood Lake.
Study of Mine Waste Impacts on Wild Rice Released
Research on how sulfates affect the official state grain of Minnesota will be used to determine if a key water quality standard should be changed.
New Project Designed to Restore North Shore Forests
Collaborative effort seeks to address dying birch trees and unhealthy forests.
Recent Developments in the PolyMet Environmental Review
The statewide conversation continues with high-stakes advocacy and calls for caution.
Key Coverage of the PolyMet Environmental Review Release
Media around the state published information about the sulfide mining milestone.
Controversial Snowmobile Trail Litigation Nears Conclusion
The South Fowl snowmobile trail is back in court after more than a decade of controversy.
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan: Generations of Exploration
On the pine-covered shores of Burntside Lake’s North Arm twenty miles northeast of Ely, Camp Widjiwagan has been a launching point for teenagers to explore wilderness since 1929. Today, some families …
Public Input Sought on Isle Royale Wolf Management
Hearings this month will offer information and ask for feedback about how to respond to the decline of the island’s wolf population.
Archaeologist Says Knife Lake Site Could Be Earliest Minnesota Settlement
Researcher who has been studying Boundary Waters quarry says new tests indicate humans were there thousands of years ago.
Polls Show Declining Public Support for New Mine Proposals
Survey conducted by Mining Truth coalition shows as residents learn details about mine proposals, opposition increases.
Campsite Reservations Coming to Voyageurs National Park
Starting in 2014, it will be possible to reserve some campsites in Voyageurs National Park. Previously, all sites in the park were available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The new system …
Islands on Two Northern Minnesota Lakes Acquired by Public Agencies
Islands on Lake Vermilion and Burntside Lake will be protected from development after being purchased by the U.S. Forest Service and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, respectively. The Trust for …
Forest Service Fighting Two Small Fires in Boundary Waters
Two small fires are burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and are being intensively managed by Superior National Forest crews. The fires have not yet resulted in the closure …