Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Coverage of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the Nexus archive.
- Minnesota DNR tackling 10 wildfires that broke out over 3 days
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is addressing 10 wildfires in Superior National Forest that emerged over three days, with four located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The fires range from 0.25 to 2.3 acres, and while no closures are in effect, the public is urged to avoid fire areas for safety.
- Trump opens up Minnesota wilderness for mining
President Trump signed a measure to strip environmental protections from Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, reversing Biden-era policies and opening the area for mining. The action followed a resolution passed by the House and Senate.
- US Senate votes to repeal Biden-era ban on mining near Minnesota wilderness area
The US Senate narrowly voted 50-49 to repeal a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, part of the Superior National Forest. The moratorium was imposed by the Biden administration in 2023 to protect the 225,000-acre wilderness area.
- Senate votes to repeal Biden-era wilderness protections in Minnesota, sending bill to Trump’s desk
The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to repeal Biden-era protections blocking mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, sending the bill to President Trump for potential signing. The measure, which passed the House earlier, aims to overturn a 2022 executive order restricting mineral extraction in the area.