What does “conservation” mean in today’s world? What is “wildlife management,” and does it have a place in a “protected wild/natural place”? Great philosophical discussions on NPR, with focus on Isle Royal and BWCA: http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/09/03/daily-circuit-wilderness-act?from=dc past topics: http://www.mprnews.org/story/2013/11/19/daily-circuit-wolf-debateContinue Reading
Today’s latest on copper mining, Twin Metals proceeds: http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/08/20/twin-metals https://secure3.convio.net/engage/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=10881 Other mining topics current to MN: http://www.friends-bwca.org/issues/sulfide-mining/ History: http://www.mprnews.org/story/2010/06/23/boundary-waters-mining http://www.minnpost.com/earth-journal/2014/02/meet-twin-metals-and-biggest-north-woods-mine-youve-never-heard http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/05/30/dayton-miningContinue Reading
Today’s Washington Post photos touch on Minnesota topics shared with others ’round the world—pushing the boundaries of “conservation” and “natural resources management” with a focus on wolves and fracking. Check it out HERE.Continue Reading
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to participate in forest management planning for the Northern Minnesota and Ontario Peatlands and the Northern Superior Uplands areas. The DNR will use three recorded webinars to increase early public input and ensure the needs and expectations of the public andContinue Reading
EAB announcement from the St. Paul Natural Resources: Emerald ash borer infested trees were recently found in the area surrounding the Summit Brewery. One tree near the entrance was initially identified by Forestry staff and after further survey trees have been identified stretching from Otto Ave to the NE andContinue Reading