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‘Beaver believer’ visits Voyageurs National Park and extolls its ecosystem engineers

June 5, 2019June 4, 2019 by Greg Seitz

Environmental journalist who has reported on beavers around the world was awed by the extent of their impacts in northern Minnesota’s national park.

Book: Beavers have big impact on boreal forests in Voyageurs National Park

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 by Greg Seitz

The return of beavers to the Kabetogama Peninsula has altered water flows, changed the tree composition, and brought back other plants and animals.

Fish, Forestry, and Beavers Compete for the North Shore’s Knife River

January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 by Greg Seitz

Beaver dams are problematic for trout but serve other important purposes on Lake Superior tributaries.

How Do Wolves and Beavers Interact in Boreal Ecosystems?

December 30, 2015 by Guest Author

Scientists are seeking to understand how much wolves depend on beaver as a food source, and how beavers protect themselves.

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Supporting the Protection of the Minnesota-Ontario border region and Superior National Forest including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Quetico Provincial Park, Voyageurs National Park, La Verendrye Provincial Park, Isle Royale National Park, and Lake Superior. More About Us >