Biden administration bans mining in Boundary Waters watershed for 20 years
Agency order protects wilderness from mining pollution for maximum time allowed by law.
Greg Seitz
Emerald ash borer threatens northern Minnesota’s forested wetlands
Black ash wetlands are usually rich in wildlife, but are at risk of disappearing because of an invasive species.
Boundary Waters permit reservations available starting Jan. 25
The Forest Service urges wilderness visitors to plan ahead and secure BWCAW permits now.
New legislation to block mining in Boundary Waters watershed
If passed, copper-nickel mining would not be allowed anywhere where water flows toward wilderness.
Fishers fail to fall for fake nesting sites
Ongoing studies seek to understand why the predators are declining in Minnesota, and what humans can do to help.
Federal grant to fund moose habitat protection planning
Minnesota receives competitive grant to help coordinate conservation efforts.
Scientists search for cyanobacteria in the Boundary Waters: Part II
“Soon enough we were afloat again on the other end of the portage — and then we were paddling through green slime. The cyanobacteria in a shallow bay on the west side of the lake was ten times thicker than on Sawbill…”
Scientists search for cyanobacteria in Boundary Waters: Part I
Intense study of several northern Minnesota lakes seeks answers about past and future of region’s famous waters.
Minnesota releases new 10-year wolf management plan
DNR says it has considered many perspectives while putting together guidance for future of state’s most controversial predator.
Climate change causing trouble for tamarack trees
Scientists say the beloved tree of northern Minnesota bogs is getting wiped out by insects thriving with longer growing seasons.
New map documents Indigenous place names of northeastern Minnesota
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa and Ely Folk School create a new map showing traditional names for more than 100 lakes, rivers…
Northern long-eared bats in Minnesota declared endangered
Decision will put new rules in place to preserve habitat for species hit hard by white-nose syndrome. Some politicians say protection efforts are a burden to loggers and other industries.
Historic photos celebrate centennial of Superior National Forest recreation plan
Forest Service notes anniversary of first major call to protect canoe country.
Remote Boundary Waters outfitters connected to power grid after six decades
After decades managing their own electrical generation, federal grant makes power project possible.
What is the Boundary Waters worth? Counties and Forest Service disagree
Ongoing conflict focuses on financial value of wilderness and federal payments to compensate local governments for missed taxes.
Connecting students to the dark skies of Voyageurs and Boundary Waters
Bringing natural night skies to more people is the goal of a mobile classroom and online camera.
Film about Emily Ford’s winter crossing of Boundary Waters to premiere at Banff Festival and online
“A Voice for the Wild” documents the Duluth-based adventurer’s 200-mile trek in February 2022.
Isle Royale National Park launches wilderness planning process with request for public input
Proposal includes possibility of new campground, reduced group sizes, backcountry campsite reservations, public use in winter, and more.
Coalition creating more moose habitat in northern Minnesota
State funding is letting groups restore thousands of acres of forest to types preferred by iconic animals.
Cook County approves request to ban wake boats on Caribou Lake
“Wake boats and wake surfing pose a threat to the lake by causing shoreline erosion, turbulent disruption of lake bottom sediment, increased risk of the introduction of aquatic invasion species…”