Climate Change in the Northwoods, Part I: Talking About Climate Change
In a new series, Wilderness News dives into climate change as it relates to northern Minnesota and the Quetico Superior Region.
Land and Resource Use
Watch: PBS Newshour Features Minnesota Mining Controversy
National television program covers PolyMet proposal and opposition from environmentalists and Chippewa bands.
Tree-Ring Researchers Discover Relic of Platting Process
Old tree trunk tells story of historic land surveys conducted by the U.S. government.
Superior National Forest Lighting Fires For Blueberries And Other Benefits
Prescribed burns this spring seek to clear rock outcrops and let fire-dependent species thrive.
Warden Hikes Miles Into Boundary Waters To Catch Illegal Anglers
DNR conservation officer found group of ice fishermen with flagrant violations of wilderness and fishing regulations.
Answers Emerge About How Global Warming Could Affect North Shore Tourism
Public invited to learn about preliminary findings of study on projected climate change, effects on visitors, and how communities can adapt.
Report Highlights Community Initiatives on the ‘New’ North Shore
Rural and small-town initiatives seek to improve livability and promote responsible tourism.
Boundary Waters Permits Now Available
Reservations can be made starting today for entry points and dates during the summer quota season.
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.
Call Canoe Country Home Next Summer as a Volunteer Wilderness Ranger
Help with wilderness management and maintenance – and spend a few months living in canoe country.
Rare Butterflies Flock To Special Site on Superior National Forest
Restoring an open meadow near Two Harbors has successfully preserved habitat for several species.
Potential Mining Pollution Puts St. Louis River on Endangered List
PolyMet proposal earns Lake Superior’s largest tributary an undesirable designation.
As the Boundary Waters Gets Older, So Do Its Visitors
Last year saw another decline in overall numbers, as the average age of wilderness visitors continues to rise.
How Humans Affect the Boundary Waters’ Woods
Researcher Lee Frelich says wilderness forests are being changed in several ways.
Land Swap Would Transfer 30,000 Acres of Superior National Forest to State Ownership
Proposal seeks to deal with state lands locked up in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Judge Allows Snowmobile Trail Next to Boundary Waters
Decision comes after eight years of legal wrangling over noise impacts on wilderness.
Top Tweets, Video From Minnesota Legislature’s Mining Hearing
Mining advocates and opponents made their case to a House committee and a packed room.
Wilderness Walleye: Fishing Limits Restricted On Three Canoe Country Lakes
New size limits meant to protect future of the fishery after several down years.
Reservations Open for 2015 Boundary Waters Permits
Travel permits for May – September season available this week on a first-come, first-serve basis.