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International ranger crew partners to improve flood-prone portage on Granite River

October 6, 2019October 5, 2019 by Greg Seitz

Quetico and Boundary Waters crews come together on the border of the U.S. and Canada to reduce hazards on portage and facilitate wilderness visitors.

Wilderness rangers from Canada and U.S. collaborate to maintain portages on international border

October 5, 2018 by Guest Author

Crews from Quetico and the Superior National Forest met up in August to work on maintaining portages along the border, share skills, and build relationships.

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. Published by the Quetico Superior Foundation Since 1964. More About Us >
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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 >