Freemans Finish Year in the Boundary Waters, Travel to Washington, D.C.
Wilderness adventurers and advocates leave the wilderness for the first time in 366 days and quickly catch a plane to the capital.
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Company Proposing Mine Near Boundary Waters Sues Government To Ensure Mineral Rights
Lawsuit claims 50-year-old leases must be renewed automatically, despite government’s opinion that it has the right to reject them.
‘Today’ Show Reports on Freemans’ Year in the Wilderness
NBC reporter travels to the Boundary Waters to interview married adventurers with two months left in their twelve-month trip.
Mondale and Roosevelt Call National Attention to Northern Minnesota Mining Issue
Bipartisan partners pen commentary for the New York Times arguing to protect the wilderness watershed.
Federal Government Considers Rejecting Mining Rights Near the Boundary Waters
Forest Service offers chance for public to weigh in whether or not mines should be allowed in the wilderness watershed.
Mining Update: First Months of 2016 Include Major Moves for Northern Minnesota Mining Proposals
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 …
Minnesota Congressman and Governor at Odds Over Mine Proposals
Politicians trade arguments for and against controversial mine proposal next to the Boundary Waters wilderness.
Talking About Climate Change, Celebrating Voyageurs – Wilderness News Spring 2016
IN THIS ISSUE: Climate Change in the Northwoods Part I. Something in the Water: Bent Paddle Brewing of Duluth joins the call to protect the planet’s most precious resource. Voyageurs—A Must Visit National Park: The National Park of Minnesota’s north woods celebrates the Park Service’s Centennial. Mining Update…
Freemans’ Year in the Wilderness Garners National News
Ambitious adventure is the subject of a NPR story as the canoeing couple sparks conversation on stewardship.
Rep. McCollum Seeks Legislation To Halt New Mining in BWCAW And Voyageurs Watersheds
Congresswoman announces bill to revoke federal mineral leases in Rainy River basin.
Potential Mining Pollution Puts St. Louis River on Endangered List
PolyMet proposal earns Lake Superior’s largest tributary an undesirable designation.
How Humans Affect the Boundary Waters’ Woods
Researcher Lee Frelich says wilderness forests are being changed in several ways.
Chilean Conglomerate Rescues Kawishiwi River Mine
Antofagasta will control 100 percent of the massive copper-nickel mine proposal next to the Boundary Waters.
Mining Projects near the Boundary Waters
Stay up-to-date on proposed mining projects near the BWCAW and Superior National Forest, including the latest updates on Twin Metals and PolyMet, permitting status, court challenges, possible threats to the north …
Broad Mining Environmental Review Proposed for Superior National Forest
Northern Minnesota politicians strongly oppose potential study under consideration by Forest Service.
Recent Developments in the PolyMet Environmental Review
The statewide conversation continues with high-stakes advocacy and calls for caution.
Mining Truth Coalition Launches Summer Campaign
The environmental coalition Mining Truth, comprised of the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, Conservation Minnesota, and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, has announced a new campaign. The “4 Simple …
South Kawishiwi River Named One of America’s “Most Endangered Rivers”
The South Kawishiwi River, which flows into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, has been named one of “America’s Most Endangered Rivers” as a result of the Twin Metals mine proposal …
Special Mining Update: Should We Dig Near the BWCAW?
The Spring Issue of Wilderness News is in the mail and online. What’s Inside: A special feature on proposed mining near the BWCAW, a look at Northern Tier High Adventure Program, and more…
Three Companies Bid for Mineral Rights
The mining story continues to unfold in northern Minnesota, where three companies participated in the latest mineral rights auction. According to an article in the LaCrosse Tribune, Duluth Metals LLC bid on …