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“This is the most beautiful lake country on the continent. We can afford to cherish and protect it. In the end, we turn to nature in a frenzied, chaotic world—there to find silence, oneness, wholeness...spiritual release.”

– Sigurd F. Olson

Mission and Vision
The mission of the Quetico Superior Foundation is the protection of the wilderness character of Minnesota’s Border Lakes Canoe Country and Ontario’s Quetico Provincial Park. Our mission is defined by two distinct undertakings.

Wilderness News – Newsletter
Published three times per year, Wilderness News reports on events that encompass a wide range of current news surrounding the Quetico Superior region. It is our vision that the news reported in our newsletter serves to educate, inform, and inspire those who are committed to the protection and preservation of this extraordinary region. Current and past issues are included in the Wilderness News section of this web site.

Grants to Qualified Organizations
The Quetico Superior Foundation is engaged in awarding grants to qualified 501(c)3 tax exempt organizations. The grants represent a wide range of projects including land preservation, forest management studies, wilderness youth programs, community development and education, and historical preservation. Any group interested in applying for a grant should refer to the contact us tab on the home page.  It is our vision that our on going approval of these grants will directly and dramatically impact the quality of wilderness preservation of the region. A listing of recent grants is included on this web site.

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