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QUETICO SUPERIOR WILDERNESS NEWS:
Birch Bay Fire breaks out near Burntside Lake, north of Ely
A wildfire broke out on the afternoon of June 1 near Burntside Lake. Driven by hot, dry conditions and light southeast winds, it spread quickly to an estimated 30 acres by evening.
Legislature cuts $1.25 million for Boundary Waters program that gets youth outdoors
Friends of the Boundary Waters lost over a million dollars for its youth program after the state voted to eliminate the funding. Lawmakers said the organization should not receive public funds because it also engages in anti-mining advocacy.
FIRE UPDATES:
Wildfire updates, park and entry point closures, campfire restrictions. Learn more about prescribed burns, and the history of fire in the wilderness of Minnesota/Canada border lakes region. More >
PARKS & REGIONS
FOCUS ON MINING :
Stay up to date on proposed mining projects near the BWCAW and Superior National Forest Learn More >
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