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Dreaming of Paddling in January: Boundary Waters 2026 Permit "Go Live Day"

It’s January, and winter in the Northwoods, but if you’re dreaming about paddling, its time to get excited because Boundary Waters permits go live at the end of the month! Cathy and Mason from the Superior National Forest join this episode to talk about everything you need to know for “Go Live Day” on Wednesday, January 28th. Show Notes: BWCAW Trip Planning Guide [https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/BWCAW-TripPlanner] BWCAW page [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/superior/recarea/?recid=84168] Superior National Forest website [https://www.fs.usda.gov/superior] Recreation.Gov Permit Page [http://www.recreation.gov/permits/233396] BWCAW Permit and Visitor Use Report 2020-2024 [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/passes/permit-and-visitor-use-report]

Restoring the Boundary Waters: Conservation Corps & Superior National Forest Partnership

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. Show Notes: Superior National Forest [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior] Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa [https://conservationcorps.org/] Join CCMI [https://conservationcorps.org/join/] Donate here:  https://conservationcorps.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/support-the-corps [https://conservationcorps.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/support-the-corps] Visit ElyMN [https://www.ely.org/plan/podcast/]

Collaborations for Healthy Forests: Dovetail Partners and The Nature Conservancy

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 [https://www.dovetailinc.org/] The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota [https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/minnesota/] Superior National Forest [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior] Minnesota Arrowhead Region - Fire Adapted Communities [https://minnesotafac.org/] Environmental Quality Incentives Program - Minnesota [https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives/minnesota/environmental-quality] MN DNR Cost Share for Woodland Owners [https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/woodlands/cost-share.html] Soil & Water Conservation Districts for the MN Arrowhead https://www.nslswcd.org/ [https://www.nslswcd.org/] https://www.southstlouisswcd.org/ [https://www.southstlouisswcd.org/] https://www.co.lake.mn.us/soil-and-water-conservation-district/ [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.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/soil_and_water/index.php] https://www.itascaswcd.org/ [https://www.itascaswcd.org/]

Wilderness Inquiry: Breaking Barriers, Building Connections

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 [https://www.wildernessinquiry.org] * Canoemobile page [https://www.canoemobile.org ] * Blog featuring Wilderness Inquiry / Forest Service partnership [https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/current-news/news-notes/building-outdoor-connections-with-urban-communities/] * Blog featuring a youth trip to the BWCA  [https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/current-news/news-notes/on-trail-park-center-high-school-in-the-boundary-waters/] * Follow Wilderness Inquiry on social: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildernessInquiry/ [https://www.facebook.com/WildernessInquiry/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildernessinquiry/ [https://www.instagram.com/wildernessinquiry/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wilderness-inquiry/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/wilderness-inquiry/] * Superior National Forest [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior] * Visit Ely MN Podcasts [https://www.ely.org/plan/podcast/]

Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps

Charley Langowski is the Executive Director of Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps, a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving historic structures and landscapes while developing the next generation of preservation professionals. Through hands-on training and meaningful service projects, Northern Bedrock provides young adults with pathways into traditional trades and cultural resource management. Show Notes: About Us | Northern Bedrock [https://www.northernbedrockcorps.org/about-us] Program | Northern Bedrock [https://www.northernbedrockcorps.org/program] Halfway Ranger Station | Northern Bedrock [https://www.northernbedrockcorps.org/projects/halfway-ranger-station] Superior National Forest [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior]