Isle Royale Responds to Dwindling Wolf Population
National Park Service will undertake a broad planning process but no new wolves will be brought to the island to supplement a declining population at this time.
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New Campsite Reservation System Begins at Voyageurs National Park
Campsites will no longer be first-come, first-serve after a phased roll-out is completed next year.
Details Emerge About Locations of Twin Metals Mine Facilities
The company has shared new information about access, water sources, and waste disposal for its proposed copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters.
Dyke Williams Awarded for Stewardship Efforts
Longtime Quetico-Superior Foundation board member recognized for contributions to white pine recovery and youth education efforts.
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.
Summer 2014 BWCAW Permits Available Starting Today
You may now reserve BWCAW permits for the 2014 summer season on a first come first served basis. Permits are required for all day and overnight visitors to the Boundary Waters …
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 …
Meet Stewart Crosby
Board member since 2004 Please tell us what your involvement with the Quetico Superior Foundation means to you: The Quetico-Superior region is a unique landscape that I have enjoyed visiting all …
Reconstructing the Past
By Rob Kesselring Archaeologists are painting a picture of Quetico-Superior’s first people and what the land looked like 12,000 years ago. Crouched behind a granite boulder we wait. A damp northwest …