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wildland fire

Star Tribune series explores fighting fire with fire in the BWCA

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023 by Greg Seitz

Should fire be managed in the Boundary Waters? What have we learned from past mistakes? Experts discuss wildfire past and future in the BWCAW.

Isle Royale fire fully contained, closures lifted

July 21, 2024August 27, 2022 by Greg Seitz

Blaze burns small area on northeastern end of National Park, leading to evacuations and temporary closures.

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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 >