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Brainless Imbeciles Vandalize Closed MN State Parks
It didn’t take long for some ugly side effects of the government shutdown, to manifest.
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St Croix River Association’s “Be Moved By The River” July 5-22
Paddle the entire St Croix River this summer with others who care about protecting it! MORE
New Bill Challenges Wild Rice Pollution Laws
A bill that would alter wild rice pollution regulations, passed in the Senate and House last week. MORE
Gunflint GreenUp May 6-8
Interested in planting pines that paddlers will appreciate many years from now? MORE
Painter Tom Uttech’s “Boreal Conversations”
See the work of an artist whose hauntingly beautiful landscapes inspire… and alarm.
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DNR Announces 25 Year Legacy Plan for Parks and Trails
What would you do for the outdoors if you had a chunk of change?
Monitoring Moose: How you can help!
Researchers at the University of Minnesota’s Duluth Research Resources Institute have been doing studies on the moose population in the northern Minnesota. They have set up a web page where anyone can assist in their research by reporting a moose sighting. If you’re lucky enough to get a good photo, you can post it there.
Additionally, they detail ongoing projects, survey results and methods used to gather information. All very interesting, and worthwhile research for people who love these iconic beasts. We can play a simple part.
Have you spotted a moose? Add your sighting here.
Photo: P. Takash
Voyageurs National Park Moose Study
While trekking through the woods, we’ve mused about the decline of moose in the Boundary Waters. Like most everyone else, we’re mostly left scratching our heads. Could it be the climate? Is it some disease? Is forest management a part of the issue? In other parts of the country, moose are maintaining or increasing in population. Why not here?
Researchers from the National Park Service, US Geological Service and the University of Minnesota’s, Duluth Natural Resources Research Institute are collaborating together to demystify some of the theories that have plagued them for years. In February 2010, they radio collared eleven moose in Voyageurs National Park and will be monitoring the habits and movements of the group until 2013.
Via Timberjay.
Holiday Guide 2010: Giving More
Holly, jolly, UpNorthica has some great ways to make the holidays meaningful and cheery. These are some of our top choices for giving that are sure to fill someone’s heart, and yours.
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