Rare arctic plants cling to existence on unique cliffs along Minnesota-Canada border
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by Greg Seitz
1y ago
Rare plants stranded by glacial retreat find refuge on unique outcrops in the Boundary Waters. READ MORE The post Rare arctic plants cling to existence on unique cliffs along Minnesota-Canada border appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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Environmentalists and DNR agree to restrict trapping and protect endangered Canada lynx
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by Greg Seitz
1y ago
Judge's order settles debate over preventing inadvertent harm to elusive forest cat. READ MORE The post Environmentalists and DNR agree to restrict trapping and protect endangered Canada lynx appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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Federal grant to fund moose habitat protection planning
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by Greg Seitz
1y ago
Minnesota receives competitive grant to help coordinate conservation efforts. READ MORE The post Federal grant to fund moose habitat protection planning appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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Northern long-eared bats in Minnesota declared endangered
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by Greg Seitz
1y ago
Decision will put new rules in place to preserve habitat for species hit hard by white-nose syndrome. Some politicians say protection efforts are a burden to loggers and other industries. READ MORE The post Northern long-eared bats in Minnesota declared endangered appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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MN DNR accepting comments on new wolf management plan
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by Greg Seitz
1y ago
Minnesota DNR requests feedback on first changes to wolf management in 22 years. Public can submit input about goals and strategies for state's population of gray wolves. READ MORE The post MN DNR accepting comments on new wolf management plan appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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Signs of hope for Minnesota’s moose population
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by Greg Seitz
2y ago
Annual report says moose decline of past decade may have leveled off for now. READ MORE The post Signs of hope for Minnesota’s moose population appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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Study: Wolves help moose by preventing spread of deer parasite
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by Greg Seitz
2y ago
"We might be able to keep moose in Minnesota." Scientists find wolves reduce risk of deadly brainworm carried by whitetail deer. READ MORE The post Study: Wolves help moose by preventing spread of deer parasite appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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Federal judge puts Minnesota’s wolves back on Endangered Species list
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by Greg Seitz
2y ago
Gray wolves are once again protected by the Endangered Species Act, after being removed in 2021. READ MORE The post Federal judge puts Minnesota’s wolves back on Endangered Species list appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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Partners study how to manage northern forests for moose and a changing climate
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by Greg Seitz
2y ago
The participants are trying to answer the question, "What actions can forest managers take to improve moose habitat in the near-term, while also planning for future forest conditions?" READ MORE The post Partners study how to manage northern forests for moose and a changing climate appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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Creature feature: Rare lemmings in Northwoods bogs
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by Greg Seitz
2y ago
Little-known peatland rodents could soon be listed as federally endangered. READ MORE The post Creature feature: Rare lemmings in Northwoods bogs appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more
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