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Pagami Fire Area Reopening in BWCAW

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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Pagami Fire Area Reopening in BWCAW

Most areas in the Boundary Waters burned in last fall’s Pagami Creek fire will reopen to the public starting today, the U.S. Forest Service has announced.

Superior National Forest Supervisor Named

Friday, April 20, 2012

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Brenda Halter has been named the new supervisor of the Superior National Forest, replacing Jim Sanders, who retired from the position in December.

Isle Royale Considering Wolf Options

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

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Officials at Isle Royale National Park are considering options to address the decline in the population of wolves on the Lake Superior island.

Extinction for Isle Royale Wolves?

Friday, March 16, 2012

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Researchers fear wolves could become extinct on Lake Superior’s Isle Royale in a matter of years now that their population numbers only nine animals.

76 BWCAW Campsites Likley Closed

Monday, March 12, 2012

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As many as 76 campsites in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness could remain closed at the start of the paddling season due to the effects of last fall’s Pagami Creek Fire.

Quetico Superintendent Leaving Park

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Robin Reilly, the superintendent at Quetico Provincial Park since 2001, is leaving his position to become the superintendent of Sandbanks Provincial Park on Lake Ontario.

DNR Ready to Manage Wolves and Create a Wolf Hunting Season

Friday, January 20, 2012

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will take over management of the state’s wolf population on January 27. The new plan will allow wolves to be killed to protect livestock and other animals, and a hunting season is under development.

Forest Service Reduces 2012 Summer Boundary Waters Permits

Monday, January 16, 2012

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Forest Service Reduces 2012 Summer Boundary Waters Permits

The Forest Service has lowered quotas for six entry points into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) as a result of damage caused by the Pagami Creek Wildfire.

Voyageurs’ Trails Confounded by Winter

Friday, January 6, 2012

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The warm, largely snow-less winter is keeping officials at Voyageurs National Park from opening many seasonal snowmobile and cross-country ski trails in the park.

Parks’ Reservation Site to Close Temporarily

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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The Minnesota state parks’ on-line reservation system will be shut down from December 27, 2011 until February 29, 2012 for an upgrade and a change in providers, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced.

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