Boundary Waters

The purpose of the Fernberg Corridor Project is to minimize the potential effects from a wildfire where the Boundary Waters abuts residential areas.

The legislation would reverse the Biden administration's withdrawal of mineral leases near the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness.

The U.S. Forest Service encourages visitors to book their reservations online at recreation.gov. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.

While the political playing field has become more favorable for mining, the Republican’s proposals still face hurdles.

The drop is despite the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reporting record high bear encounters elsewhere in the state.

The annual Boundary Waters report shows off-season growth, a quota season drop and record permit cancellations. Plan ahead for 2025 permits, available Jan. 29.

Three fires burn in the Boundary Waters amid dry fall conditions. Elevated fire risk prompted burning restrictions in the Superior National Forest and much of the Arrowhead.

Fire danger is very high in much of the state and extreme in some areas, with the National Weather Service signaling a Red Flag Warning in 39 Minnesota counties on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Revenue generated on school trust land from mining or logging goes back to Minnesota's public schools, but parcels in the Boundary Waters are protected from these activities.

The Superior National Forest has closed one BWCA entry point and 22 forest roads. Twelve entry points were inaccessible late last week.