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NE Minnesota Moose Decline Continues

The decline in northeastern Minnesota's moose population continues, according to new survey data released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources this week. An aerial survey done in January estimated that 5,500 moose reside in northeastern Minnesota.

Voyageurs to Study Declining Moose

Voyageurs National Park officials plan to radio-collar 14 moose this month to investigate the potential effects of climate change and other factors on the long-term viability of moose in the park.

Peruniak Honored, Featured in Ontario

Retired Quetico Provincial Park naturalist and author Shirley Peruniak, who was named to the Order of Ontario yesterday, was recently profiled by the Canadian newspaper the Kingston Whig-Standard.

Shirley Peruniak Named to Order of Ontario

Shirley Peruniak, a park naturalist known as "the heart and soul" of Quetico Provincial Park, is being named to the Order of Ontario, the most prestigious honor awarded by the province.

Protecting a Scenic Entrance to the BWCAW

An 11-acre parcel of land on Fall Lake outside of Ely, Minnesota, will be protected thanks to the joint efforts of the landowners, the Forest Service and the Trust for Public Land (TPL). Located just across the lake from a Forest Service public campground and boat access, the parcel sits on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Boundary Waters Prescribed Burn Update

Prescribed burns planned for the Gunflint Ranger District in September were canceled due to budget short falls, but continued fuel reduction in the blowdown is planned - weather permitting.

U of M Experts Predict “Savannification” of Northern Minnesota Forest

University of Minnesota forestry experts recently published findings predicting the transformation of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to Oak Savanna.

Moose Advisory Committee Releases Report

A Moose Advisory Committee charged with making recommendations for the management of Minnesota's moose population released its report yesterday in Duluth.

Public’s Help Sought to Track Minnesota Moose Population

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a web site where the public can report moose sightings in northeastern Minnesota.

Voyageurs Plans Burn for Thursday

Voyageurs National Park officials plan to burn an area on Tar Point near Blind Indian Narrows in Namakan Lake Thursday. The burn is intended to help determine what effect fire has on archeological artifacts and help determine the effects of fire on vegetation.