In the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, every portage and campsite tells a story — of paddlers, of time, and of the people who care for this place. In this episode, we hear from Brian Miller and Zac Bair from Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa, and Cathy Quinn from the Superior National Forest, about their partnership to restore and maintain trails, portages, and campsites deep in the BWCAW.

From hauling tools across lakes to balancing restoration work with keeping the wilderness wild, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work that helps keep the Boundary Waters healthy and accessible for generations to come.

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Superior National Forest

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa

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Forests thrive when people work together. In this episode, we talk with Kes Ebbs of The Nature Conservancy and Teresa Floberg of Dovetail Partners about partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to keep Northeastern Minnesota’s woods healthy and resilient.

Show Notes:

Dovetail Partners

The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota

Superior National Forest

Minnesota Arrowhead Region - Fire Adapted Communities

Environmental Quality Incentives Program - Minnesota

MN DNR Cost Share for Woodland Owners

Soil & Water Conservation Districts for the MN Arrowhead

https://www.nslswcd.org/

https://www.southstlouisswcd.org/

https://www.co.lake.mn.us/soil-and-water-conservation-district/

https://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/soil_and_water/index.php

https://www.itascaswcd.org/

On this episode of the Forest North Podcast, we hear from Willy Tully, External Relations Director of Wilderness Inquiry, about breaking down barriers to the outdoors. We explore how their programs connect people to nature, public lands, and each other through stories of inclusion and adventure. Discover how Wilderness Inquiry is making wild places accessible for all.

Show Notes:

• Wilderness Inquiry website
• Canoemobile page
• Blog featuring Wilderness Inquiry / Forest Service partnership
• Blog featuring a youth trip to the BWCA
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