A bill that could reverse the 20-year ban on mining leases near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) passed the U.S. House. It will soon move on to the Senate. Environmental advocates express concern over the reversal of mining leases that could impact watersheds in the region. The post U.S. House backs Rep. Stauber’s effort to reverse 20-year mining ban appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently implemented a Draft Recovery Plan to strengthen habitat protection and support breeding populations of the Canada lynx. In Superior National Forest, the population has maintained healthy numbers for the past decade; however, it could change. The post Tracking the Lynx: plan outlines habitat protection and monitoring for breeding populations appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

This spring, the USFS conducted aerial reseeding over hundreds of acres as part of ongoing efforts to restore a previously pristine area. The Greenwood Fire burned over 26,000 acres in the Superior National Forest (SNF) and earned the title of the most extreme wildfire event of 2021. The post After the Greenwood Fire: reseeding the forest appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Spring thaw means roads and trails in northern MN may be muddy and more vulnerable to erosion. Visitors can follow Tread Lightly principles now and throughout the season while enjoying the outdoors. The post Tread lightly: reducing impact from hiking, biking, road and trail use appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

The administration recently announced a goal to protect 30 percent of lands and waters throughout the United States by 2030. This includes protection from mining impacts near wilderness areas such as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The post Biden administration builds on historic efforts toward clean water appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Along the northern edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) lies an invisible line. The international border stretches over 150 miles of water trail, following the shorelines of Quetico Provincial Park to the north and the BWCA to the south. Careful observers may notice the subtle demarcation of the international boundary as they paddle by. Short metal reference markers are punched firmly into hard granite rock. READ MORE The post How is the international border marked in the BWCA? appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Springtime marks the return of migratory birds to northern Minnesota. In 2003, the Superior National Forest was listed under the National Audubon Society’s Important Bird Area Program. Encompassing 3,900,000 acres, the forest shelters the largest number of nesting birds of any national forest. READ MORE The post Haven for birds and birders: Superior National Forest an Important Bird Area appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Its a new era at Voyageurs National Park - reaching students of all ages with mobile classroom, virtual sessions, teen ambassadors. Young people can learn about the park from near and far, and throughout their educational careers. READ MORE The post New Voyageurs education program reaches students of all ages far beyond park borders appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Minnesota's moose population continues to be stable, according to a recent survey. Learn more about the findings from the MNDNR report and the ongoing conservation efforts in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. READ MORE The post Minnesota DNR survey indicates stable moose population  appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Boundary Waters Heritage Trails is a new non-profit with the expressed interest in promoting and preserving historic trails within the BWCAW. READ MORE The post Advocates aim to save historic BWCA hiking trails appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more