Charts: Who, When and How Many People Are Going to the Boundary Waters
New data shows mixed messages about the number of visitors, changing use, and shifting demographics.
Land and Resource Use
Fires Prescribed for Dangerous Deadfall in 1999 Boundary Waters Blowdown
Forest Service plans four projects this fall to reduce the risk of fast-spreading natural fires.
Watch: Video and Song Celebrate Responsible Wilderness Recreation
Musicians and organization seek to inspire stewardship of the natural places where people are only visitors.
Volunteers Needed for Trail and Portage Projects
Upcoming opportunities include events in Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters.
Federal Government Considers Rejecting Mining Rights Near the Boundary Waters
Forest Service offers chance for public to weigh in whether or not mines should be allowed in the wilderness watershed.
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.
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.