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Wilderness advocates ask court to enforce Boundary Waters motor limits

September 26, 2023February 8, 2023 by Greg Seitz

Wilderness Watch requests halt to commercial motor use in Boundary Waters until Forest Service comes up with management plan.

Forest Service requests input on outfitters, resorts, and other commercial services

June 23, 2022September 23, 2019 by Greg Seitz

Federal officials are examining whether the supply of services meets the public needs, and how to manage contentious issues like crowding and motorized use.

A BWCAW shuttle boat

Lawsuit Seeks to Reduce Motorboat Tow Trips in the Boundary Waters

October 2, 2015 by Greg Seitz

Wilderness Watch alleges Forest Service is allowing outfitters to exceed legal limits.

Hearing Held About Hearing Snowmobiles in the BWCAW

December 18, 2014November 17, 2014 by Greg Seitz

Lawyers square off over South Fowl trail re-route plan and whether wilderness advocates had enough opportunity to weigh in.

Controversial Snowmobile Trail Litigation Nears Conclusion

October 8, 2014December 3, 2013 by Greg Seitz

The South Fowl snowmobile trail is back in court after more than a decade of controversy.

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