Last week, Representative Pete Stauber attached five amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. These aim to overturn the 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). While four of those amendments were defeated, one remains under review.
Springtime marks the return of migratory birds to northern Minnesota. In 2003, the Superior National Forest was listed under the National Audubon Society’s Important Bird Area Program. Encompassing 3,900,000 acres, the forest shelters the largest number of nesting birds of any national forest.
Its a new era at Voyageurs National Park – reaching students of all ages with mobile classroom, virtual sessions, teen ambassadors. Young people can learn about the park from near and far, and throughout their educational careers.
Minnesota’s moose population continues to be stable, according to a recent survey. Learn more about the findings from the MNDNR report and the ongoing conservation efforts in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Wildfire is a normal part of healthy ecosystems in the Superior National Forest. However, USFS personnel are warning that this spring could see a higher incidence of wildfires due to low snow cover and precipitation. As a result, they encourage those who live and recreate in the Quetico Superior region to be watchful.
Logging, roads, and residences all affect where wolves look for favorite prey.
Video captured in Voyageurs is only the second time that behavior has been filmed.
New research shows that wolves hunting fish – a behavior first seen in 2017 – is apparently common during sucker spawning.
Strong opposition emerges against effort to prohibit motor vehicles on large swaths of ice.
Project partners have secured state funding to finally build National Park facility in east end community.
‘Northern Nights, Starry Skies’ features inspiring images, cultural knowledge, and light pollution threats.
The National Park Service releases plans to manage ice roads and put rules in place for use.
Bringing natural night skies to more people is the goal of a mobile classroom and online camera.
Some campsites and facilities are still closed, but a no-wake restriction has been lifted and boat tours have resumed.
Catastrophic floods are inundating parks, historic sites, resorts, homes, experts say water may rise another 10 inches this week.
Water levels on Crane, Rainy, Namakan, and other border lakes are already high, and expected to keep climbing with late thaw, ice floes causing hazards.
Portages out of infested Rainy Lake will require precautions to prevent spread of invasive species.
The 42-foot craft will be based at the Kabetogama Visitors Center and provide access to popular parts of the park that are only accessible by water.
Federal agencies conducting research to understand threat of toxins produced by cyanobacteria
Shooting stars will light up the night as public programs help visitors learn and enjoy the region’s dark skies.