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Minong Ridge Trail: One tough trek on Isle Royale

Jul 08, 2019 ● By Editor

Few backpackers who have walked this 29-mile route will argue with Sheehan-Dean that Minong Ridge is one tough trek on Isle Royale. By Jim DuFresne of Great Lakes Echo - July 7, 2019

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Grand Portage Band Helping Minnesota's Moose

Jul 07, 2019 ● By Editor

Moose are a culturally vital species to the Grand Portage Band, according to Seth Moore, director of biology and environment at the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa. From the International Falls Journal - July 7, 2019

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Eyes under the water: Volunteers help Great Lakes scientists find invasives below

Jul 06, 2019 ● By Editor

For years, researchers have been amassing hundreds of underwater videos of lake bottoms as they gather water quality data and other information from the depths. By Dan Gunderson from Minnesota Public Radio News - July 6, 2019

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‘New adventure’ Awaits NWT anglers at Sault Ste. Marie

Jul 06, 2019 ● By Editor

The event, held July 25-26, features the world’s best walleye fishermen as they compete for the biggest purse in the sport. By Keith Worrall of Walleye First - July 5, 2019

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Great Lakes Conservation Corps encourages picking up fireworks debris

Jul 03, 2019 ● By Editor

One major part of the Fourth of July celebrations are the fireworks displays, and many happen over bodies of water. What is the impact of the falling debris on the water and environment? By Jerry Tudor of WLUC-TV - July 3, 2019

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Avoid hitting loons during holiday boating and throughout season

Jul 01, 2019 ● By Editor

Watercraft are a significant cause of loon mortality. Loons frequently nest and rear their young in areas where boats move at higher speeds. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - July 1, 2019

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Jul 01, 2019 ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources- July 1, 2019

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Commentary: A Surprising Idea About the Risks of Extinction

Jul 01, 2019 ● By Editor

The tiny population of wolves on Isle Royale descended from a much larger group. What if that helped doom them? By Sarah Zhang of The Atlantic - July 1, 2019

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White pelicans extend their Great Lakes range, study finds

Jul 01, 2019 ● By Editor

By Eric Freedman of the Great Lakes Echo - July 1, 2019

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Popular Minnesota state parks working to keep the crowds in the future

Jul 01, 2019 ● By Editor

All those people seeking out Mother Nature create some challenges at Gooseberry, said park manager Audrey Butts. The parking lot fills up quickly on busy days. By Dan Kraker at Gooseberry Falls State Park from Minnesota Public Radio News - July 1, 2019

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