Wilderness News Online

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.

National Parks and Voyageurs in the Spotlight

With National Parks getting a lot of attention these days, Minnesota Public Radio took a close look at the past, present, and future of Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota's only National Park.

Gray Wolves Back on Endangered List

Grey wolves in Minnesota were recently put back on the federal endangered species list. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a notice last week formally re-establishing the animals' protected status.

Celebrate Minnesota’s National Park Legacy

The Bell Museum of Natural History hosts the premier of Twin Cities Public Television's "Minnesota's National Park Legacy" this Thursday, September 24th. Join the film's producer and National Park Superintendents to be among the first to view the film.

Invasive Mussels Found Near Isle Royale

A colony of non-native mussels has been found in Isle Royale National Park's Washington Harbor, park officials revealed yesterday. The discovery raises concern over the island park's large native mussel populations.

Superior National Forest Celebrates 100 Years

Join Superior National Forest staff and friends this Thursday at St. Paul's Wellstone Community Center for a celebration of the Forest's 100th anniversary.

Voyageurs National Park Fall Rendezvous Restores Native Shoreline

Volunteers met at Voyageurs National Park last weekend, September 11 - 13, to plant native trees and wildflowers and restore disturbed shoreline within the Park. Part of the Fall 2009 Volunteer Rendezvous, they are part of a growing effort by Voyageurs National Park Association and friends and supporters of the park to contribute to a healthy and vital park and community.

Forum Previews Sulfide Mining Debates

A forum yesterday previewed the discussion that's likely to take place in more official precincts when the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for northeastern Minnesota's first non-ferrous mining project is released later this fall.

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.

Wilderness News Profile: Frederick Winston

In 1964, Fred Winston received an inquiry following Wilderness News' inaugural publication: “I can see that there are many sides to Minnesota’s wilderness problem. But which side are you on? What are you trying to prove?" In his reply, Fred Winston set the tone for the Quetico Superior Foundation's role in the ever changing wilderness debate and set an example of activism.