Imagine a wolf kill, and the remains of an ungulate—a hoofed animal like a moose—probably come to mind. Yet scientists have known for some time that wolves also eat smaller prey, like deer fawns and beavers. This is particularly true during summer, when wolf packs primarily hunt and travel as individuals or pairs.
Twin Metals project gets new lease on life after Interior Department lawyer reverses policy and says government must allow access.
Disagreement about the bill hinges on whether or not human-powered mechanized travel is allowed under the Wilderness Act.
A bill restoring mineral rights near the Boundary Waters squeaked through the House of Representatives last week, but doesn’t yet have a Senate author.
Two bills seeking to speed up the Twin Metals and PolyMet mine proposals are being voted on this week in Washington, D.C.
After years of debate, scientists recommend a complex equation to calculate how much sulfate is safe to discharge into waters where wild rice grows.
Lifelong statesman and environmentalist argues canoe country is too precious to risk polluting with mine runoff.
Legislation would reverse Forest Service proposal to block mines upstream of the wilderness.
Legislation would let mining company acquire public land despite claims that it’s a bad deal for taxpayers.
Rep. Kurt Daudt sent a letter to President Trump asking him to overturn Obama actions on mining near the Boundary Waters.
Next president could overturn a recent ruling against the proposed mine on the Superior National Forest.
Decision may be fatal for copper-nickel mine proposal upstream of the Boundary Waters and mark the beginning of long-term protection of the wilderness watershed.
A House of Representatives subcommittee recently debated legislation to fix a national route so it follows the Arrowhead’s most famous trails.
Forest Service offers chance for public to weigh in whether or not mines should be allowed in the wilderness watershed.
National television program covers PolyMet proposal and opposition from environmentalists and Chippewa bands.
Twin Metals proponents meet with elected officials to make case for copper-nickel mine proposal next to the Boundary Waters.
Officials seek to consolidate land ownership in the National Park Service.
Politicians trade arguments for and against controversial mine proposal next to the Boundary Waters wilderness.
DNR conservation officer found group of ice fishermen with flagrant violations of wilderness and fishing regulations.
Congresswoman announces bill to revoke federal mineral leases in Rainy River basin.