Report Highlights Community Initiatives on the ‘New’ North Shore
Rural and small-town initiatives seek to improve livability and promote responsible tourism.
Environment/Ecology/Nature
Minnesota’s Moose Beleaguered by Warm Winters and Poor Health
Researchers announce they are narrowing down the reasons that more of the state’s largest animals are dying.
Fish, Forestry, and Beavers Compete for the North Shore’s Knife River
Beaver dams are problematic for trout but serve other important purposes on Lake Superior tributaries.
Inaugural Heart of the Continent Science Symposium Will Share Canoe Country Research
Conference offers opportunity for researchers working throughout the region to present about their discoveries.
How Do Wolves and Beavers Interact in Boreal Ecosystems?
Scientists are seeking to understand how much wolves depend on beaver as a food source, and how beavers protect themselves.
Pollution Ripples Through Wild Northern Lakes
New research shows how humans are affecting “pristine” waters.
Immigrant Kids from Toronto Get a Close-Up Look at Quetico
Students experience wilderness canoeing while developing leadership skills.
Environmental Groups Seek Maximum Moose Protection
Request seeks Endangered Species Act listing for dwindling population in Great Lakes region.
Rare Butterflies Flock To Special Site on Superior National Forest
Restoring an open meadow near Two Harbors has successfully preserved habitat for several species.
Unlocking Lake of the Woods
The massive body of water on Minnesota’s northern border is cleaner, but it keeps getting greener.
Moose Numbers Are Surprisingly Steady in Voyageurs National Park
Kabetogama Peninsula offers a glimmer of hope for the rapidly disappearing species.
How Humans Affect the Boundary Waters’ Woods
Researcher Lee Frelich says wilderness forests are being changed in several ways.
Voyageurs National Park Re-Routes Snowmobile Trail Due to Wolf Activity
Park Service takes precautions while it seeks to understand unusual behavior.
Mixed News For Minnesota’s Shrinking Moose Population
Numbers relatively stable from 2014, but down significantly from a decade ago.
Wilderness Walleye: Fishing Limits Restricted On Three Canoe Country Lakes
New size limits meant to protect future of the fishery after several down years.
Sturgeon Numbers Increasing in Rainy River Region
The ancient species is returning, thanks to careful management and cleaner water.
Bird Populations Plummet in Northern Minnesota’s National Forests
Annual population survey sees sharp drop in numbers, as researchers point to several factors.
Wolf Hunting Halted, Controversy Continues
After three years of contentious state management, wolves are once again protected by the Endangered Species Act.
Protecting Our Wild Rice Heritage
Evaluating Minnesota’s water sulfate standard for wild rice. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is reviewing its standards for protecting wild rice in Minnesota. With funding from the Minnesota State Legislature, the agency conducted a two-year study to determine how sulfate—the presence of which in water has been linked to an absence of wild rice—and other chemicals affect the health of wild rice.
Invasive Zooplankton Found In Basswood Lake
Spiny waterflea discovery is bad news for native fish and canoe country anglers.