After being ruled too vague to protect rice or provide certainty to industries, state scientists will try to come up with a clearer way to implement research findings.
American Rivers has named the wilderness waters to its list for a second time in five years as critical decisions loom.
Common chemical in industrial discharges has far-reaching effects on lakes, rivers, and the plants that live in them.
Multi-year study finds the Boundary Waters and surrounding area have clean and healthy lakes and streams.
Twin Metals project gets new lease on life after Interior Department lawyer reverses policy and says government must allow access.
Debate over ‘damage deposit’ ramps up with dueling reclamation estimates.
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.
State-sponsored studies sought to improve understanding of the complex ways sulfate harms the iconic plant.
Cook County encourages visitors to come see the Milky Way and the northern lights in its pitch black sky.
Scientists recently discovered more harmful algae blooms at the National Park in Lake Superior, a surprising problem for pristine waters surrounded by unbroken forests.
Communications error results in extension of deadline to weigh in on withdrawing public lands from mining next to the wilderness.
Measuring mercury in two different lakes before and after, and absent, fires showed fears about short-term contamination are unfounded.
A group of physicians from Duluth and across northeastern Minnesota have written an article about the potential human health impacts of sulfide-ore mining in the state. Article explains how Twin Metals and PolyMet could expose people to contaminants, and how doctors could help.
Mining company submits long-awaited application to mine copper, nickel and other metals on the Superior National Forest.
Blooms of toxin-producing plants were recently spotted in areas of Kabetogama and Rainy lakes.
NBC reporter travels to the Boundary Waters to interview married adventurers with two months left in their twelve-month trip.
Former MPCA official writes that White Iron Chain of Lakes have few natural defenses against mine pollution.
Company seeks to use water, discharge wastewater, and use dams around its tailings basins.
Forest Service offers chance for public to weigh in whether or not mines should be allowed in the wilderness watershed.
By Greg Seitz Gov. Dayton declares opposition to copper-nickel mining in Boundary Waters watershed Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has halted new leases of mineral rights on state lands near the Boundary …