Bat surveys help Quetico assess population of insect-eaters and prepare for disease
Research in Canadian canoe country wilderness seeks to understand species that call it home and may be threatened by deadly fungus.
Park Management
Quetico-Superior waterways are part of prestigious Canadian river system
More than 150 miles of lakes and rivers along the Ontario-Minnesota border are included in Canada’s program for celebrating and protecting its most precious rivers.
Forest Service finalizes plans to cut and burn 17,000 acres near the Echo Trail
Superior National Forest officials recently concluded the lengthy development of a plan to manage significant swaths of public land near and in the Boundary Waters.
New recreation facilities coming to southeastern Voyageurs National Park
Mukooda Lake project will upgrade campsites, create a new hiking trail, develop a day use picnic area, and expand dock capacity for visitors.
Summer volunteer projects provide chance to be a Superior National Forest steward
Public land projects offer opportunities to help with trail-building, portage maintenance, and much more across northeastern Minnesota.
Prehistoric copper mines and long human history earns Isle Royale national historic designation
Designated the entire chain of islands recognizes thousands of years of indigenous connections and creates opportunity to tell new stories.
Watch: Forest Service releases new videos for Boundary Waters visitors
Replacing the previous video that was required viewing for permit-holders, a new series of three short videos is updated in strategy, style, and content.
Researchers will track Isle Royale moose movements for first time in decades
Advanced tracking collars will give scientists an intimate look at the animals’ lives on the wild Lake Superior island.
U.S. Senate passes bill to make northeast Minnesota hiking routes part of national trail system
Effort to adjust original route to include state’s premier trails along Lake Superior and through the Boundary Waters takes biggest step in 10 years as Senate includes it in omnibus legislation.
BWCAW permit reservation system re-launch date announced, outfitters say process flawed
A second attempt to open up wilderness permit reservations will take place in late February, while Boundary Waters businesses say they were never consulted while the system was in development.
How do wolves hunt beavers?
How do you catch a semi-aquatic rodent that spends very little time on land? Turns out, with patience and a lot of waiting. Researchers use GPS-collars to reveal a predator-prey relationship…
Partners work to reduce impacts of government shutdown on Voyageurs National Park
Federal government funding lapse means no services at the park near International Falls, but nonprofit partners are providing financial support to provide limited staffing.
Canada considers request to name Quetico lake after wilderness scientist and advocate
Anyone with knowledge of a small lake in Quetico is invited to offer input on proposal to rename it after Miron “Bud” Heinselman, who advanced scientific knowledge of the boreal forest and pushed for its protection.
Winter Patrol in the Boundary Waters
How is the BWCAW patrolled in the winter? When snow covers Boundary Waters lakes and portages, wilderness rangers turn to sled dogs, snowshoes, and cross-country skis to complete their work…
Wilderness rangers from Canada and U.S. collaborate to maintain portages on international border
Crews from Quetico and the Superior National Forest met up in August to work on maintaining portages along the border, share skills, and build relationships.
Changes announced for Boundary Waters permitting system
National system managing access to public lands is being revised to increase security and adjust rules and fees.
First wolves in reintroduction effort could be brought to Isle Royale National Park this week
Project begins to restore predator population on popular island in Lake Superior, as managers seek to balance natural forces.
Protecting bald eagle nests in Voyageurs National Park has big payoffs for population recovery
Study says buffer zones around nests improve breeding success and overall numbers, contributing to recovery of the iconic species.
Martens make a comeback: Research explains how Isle Royale wildlife has changed over time
New study used DNA to determine origin of martens that returned to the island after decades of absence.
Agencies seek to suppress invasive Gypsy Moths in northeastern Minnesota
Aerial spraying seeks to slow the spread of the moths, which can cause widespread defoliation and kill trees.