Book Review: Gunflint Falling by Cary J. Griffith
On July 4, 1999, the sky fell. Or so it seemed. On that day the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was hit by a historic storm unlike anyone had ever seen.
Environment/Ecology/Nature
Millions of pines planted in northern Minnesota provide new possibilities
More than a century of lumbering in northern MN didn’t just remove trees, it upset an entire ecosystem. The Rajala Woods Foundation pledged to plant three million seedlings across 30,000 acres of land as a living memorial to Jack Rajala, longtime northern Minnesota lumberman and community leader.
New podcasts highlight northern Minnesota
Two new podcasts explore hot topics from Superior National Forest, the Boundary Waters and Quetico. In-depth interviews and key experts talk about everything from the challenges of wind and wilderness tripping, to this year’s ‘go-live’ day for BWCA permits.
Federal officials criticize MN DNR for logging habitat areas
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report finds examples of MN DNR misusing federal funds to facilitate logging in Wildlife Management Areas. They say the effort to increase logging was detrimental to public lands and wildlife.
Biden administration proposes protecting old-growth federal forests
New management plans for all National Forests in the US seek to ensure mature and old-growth forests are maintained and even expanded.
Feds release draft plan to protect lynx
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks to stabilize population in face of climate change and other threats.
Fernberg Road plan for logging, burning to reduce wildfire risk
Forest Service seek to create firewall between the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and help protect private property.
Forest Service seeks to keep up with climate change
Minnesota’s northern forests are changing with a warming climate, and Superior National Forest and partners have a plan to adapt.
New research reveals how humans enable wolf predation on deer
Logging, roads, and residences all affect where wolves look for favorite prey.
Spruce grouse study finds relatively stable population
Wildlife biologists say new research reveals important information about birds.
Researchers record groundbreaking video of a wolf attacking a beaver
Video captured in Voyageurs is only the second time that behavior has been filmed.
Biologists find northern MN fish contaminated with chemicals
New research reveals widespread presence of pollutants being studied for the first time.
Forest Service issues warning about Boundary Waters bears
A bountiful year for natural food sources has kept most bears away from people, but a few spots have had multiple problems.
How does a forest wildfire affect water quality?
New study says lakes near the 2021 Greenwood Fire saw significant and surprising impacts.
Forest Service rejects Lutsen ski area expansion
Superior National Forest upholds treaty rights and rejects request for new ski runs on public land.
Mineral licks may be to blame for deer infecting moose with deadly parasite
Animals are observed frequenting same sites where transmission can easily occur.
Wildlife safety tips for your next trip to the arrowhead region of Minnesota
Learn simple tips for wildlife safety to ensure your next trip to the arrowhead region of Minnesota is fun and safe for everyone.
The top 10 clearest lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Which lakes in the BWCAW are the most crystal clear? Satellite data analyzed by the University of Minnesota yields insights. #10 – Lac la Croix…
Star Tribune series explores fighting fire with fire in the BWCA
Should fire be managed in the Boundary Waters? What have we learned from past mistakes? Experts discuss wildfire past and future in the BWCAW.
Biologists say wolves are fond of fishing in Voyageurs Park
New research shows that wolves hunting fish – a behavior first seen in 2017 – is apparently common during sucker spawning.