Ely business-owners advocate for Boundary Waters during White House event
Wintergreen Northern Wear was invited to a “Made in America” showcase hosted by the Trump administration.
Wilderness Protection
Filmmakers seek support to produce documentary about northern Minnesota mining conflict
‘7 Generations’ seeks to celebrate the Arrowhead’s natural wonders and call attention to the potential for water pollution from proposed copper mines.
Three lawsuits filed to defend rejection of mineral leases near the Boundary Waters
Boundary Waters businesses, environmental groups challenge the Trump administration’s effort to restore leases to Twin Metals which are critical for its mine proposal.
“Kids for the Boundary Waters” launched to amplify young wilderness advocates
New group will organize and support young people seeking to ensure sound stewardship of canoe country.
Businesses, sporting groups, and environmentalists call on federal officials to block mining near Boundary Waters
Letters to leaders of two government agencies seek completion of study of mining in the wilderness watershed before proposals move forward.
Federal government restores mineral leases in Boundary Waters watershed
Twin Metals is getting mineral leases back that it lost in 2016, as the Trump administration continues to reverse Obama-era decisions.
Freemans embark on bike ride to Washington, D.C. — with a canoe in tow
Married adventurers and advocates for mining protection are on their way to the capital to raise awareness of the Boundary Waters and its threats.
Threat of mining pollution puts Boundary Waters on annual list of threatened rivers
American Rivers has named the wilderness waters to its list for a second time in five years as critical decisions loom.
National Park Service proposes reintroducing wolves on Isle Royale
Managers respond to disappearance of wolves from the wild island in Lake Superior, letting moose population explode with
Listen: Interview with Gunflint District Ranger about ShokoShoe forest management project
Major new logging and burning project will seek to diversify forest habitats for moose and other wildlife.
Trump administration renews mineral exploration near Boundary Waters
Twin Metals project gets new lease on life after Interior Department lawyer reverses policy and says government must allow access.
Congress considers opening wilderness areas to bicycles
Disagreement about the bill hinges on whether or not human-powered mechanized travel is allowed under the Wilderness Act.
Twin Metals legislation passes House, Senate support seems elusive
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.
Remote lakes on Isle Royale are turning toxic and we don’t know why — yet
Scientists recently discovered more harmful algae blooms at the National Park in Lake Superior, a surprising problem for pristine waters surrounded by unbroken forests.
Mondale calls for protection of Boundary Waters from mining
Lifelong statesman and environmentalist argues canoe country is too precious to risk polluting with mine runoff.
Three more days to comment on proposal to block mining near the Boundary Waters
Communications error results in extension of deadline to weigh in on withdrawing public lands from mining next to the wilderness.
Coalition calls for nearly a billion dollar ‘damage deposit’ from PolyMet
Expert says mining company based its cost estimates on faulty assumptions that minimize the risks to taxpayers.
Rep. Emmer introduces bill to override mining barriers near Boundary Waters
Legislation would reverse Forest Service proposal to block mines upstream of the wilderness.
Border Patrol expands security efforts in the Boundary Waters
Officers are monitoring the international boundary and the people paddling across it with increased intensity.
Northern Minnesota Man Will Spend a Month Clearing Trails in the Boundary Waters
The Kekekabic Hiking Trail was severely damaged by a windstorm last summer.