Cary
@ournorth.bsky.social
Lakeshore owner, AIS Detector, private pilot and outdoor enthusiast. Passionate about innovation, service, and preserving our way of life.
Bag limits are less about math than mindset. They set the target anglers shoot for. When 6 was the limit, that’s what a “good day” looked like. Drop it to 4 and expectations reset. Most people stop when they feel successful—culture shifts, harvest numbers follow.
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Minnesota walleye fishing: DNR considers reducing statewide limit
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is considering a reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit for the first time in decades.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Bag limits are less about math than mindset. They set the target anglers shoot for. When 6 was the limit, that’s what a “good day” looked like. Drop it to 4 and expectations reset. Most people stop when they feel successful—culture shifts, harvest numbers follow.
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Ski fans, the Banadad Trail is a must-try in the Boundary Waters. Check it out: https://queticosuperior.org/skiing-the-banadad-trail-the-longest-groomed-route-in-the-boundary-waters/
Skiing the Banadad Trail: the longest groomed route in the Boundary Waters
A handy guide for skiing the longest, groomed cross-country ski trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Ski fans, the Banadad Trail is a must-try in the Boundary Waters. Check it out: https://queticosuperior.org/skiing-the-banadad-trail-the-longest-groomed-route-in-the-boundary-waters/
In Minnesotan every kid loves chasing bluegills! Hard to imagine a fish we fry up north as a friendly gift sparking ecological chaos halfway around the world.
Back in the 1960s, 18 American bluegill got a royal welcome in Japan -- and became the center of an ecological catastrophe. Great reporting from Interlochen Public Radio's Points North team (including an interview with our own @helloellower.bsky.social !)
Gills Gone Wild
In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago’s mayor presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world…
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December 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
In Minnesotan every kid loves chasing bluegills! Hard to imagine a fish we fry up north as a friendly gift sparking ecological chaos halfway around the world.
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Water-soluble contaminants are a big challenge for green #stormwater infrastructure (#GSI)! 💧🧪
Learn innovative solutions @ #MN Stormwater Seminar Series on 12/18, hosted by #UMN's St. Anthony Falls Lab & Water Resources Center (WRC).
Hybrid event. Registration required: z.umn.edu/stormwater-s...
Learn innovative solutions @ #MN Stormwater Seminar Series on 12/18, hosted by #UMN's St. Anthony Falls Lab & Water Resources Center (WRC).
Hybrid event. Registration required: z.umn.edu/stormwater-s...
December 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Water-soluble contaminants are a big challenge for green #stormwater infrastructure (#GSI)! 💧🧪
Learn innovative solutions @ #MN Stormwater Seminar Series on 12/18, hosted by #UMN's St. Anthony Falls Lab & Water Resources Center (WRC).
Hybrid event. Registration required: z.umn.edu/stormwater-s...
Learn innovative solutions @ #MN Stormwater Seminar Series on 12/18, hosted by #UMN's St. Anthony Falls Lab & Water Resources Center (WRC).
Hybrid event. Registration required: z.umn.edu/stormwater-s...
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Researchers from @umngenomics.bsky.social and MAISRC were able to infer likely source populations of zebra mussels for dozens of lakes, the first comprehensive map of zebra mussel invasions across North America generated using genomic analysis. Check it out: z.umn.edu/genomic-study
New genomic study reveals hidden pathways driving Minnesota’s zebra mussel spread
Research on how and when zebra mussels spread through Minnesota is providing critical data for management and prevention.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Researchers from @umngenomics.bsky.social and MAISRC were able to infer likely source populations of zebra mussels for dozens of lakes, the first comprehensive map of zebra mussel invasions across North America generated using genomic analysis. Check it out: z.umn.edu/genomic-study
🌊 Explore water wisdom in 2026: from tribal ecological knowledge and wildfire impacts, to winter lake science, ice‑out forecasts, waterbirds, mosquitoes, fireworks, septic systems, mussels, and more. Join experts sharing insights to protect our waters! itascawaters.org/water-wisdom...
Practical Water Wisdom 2026 Series | Itasca Waters
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December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
🌊 Explore water wisdom in 2026: from tribal ecological knowledge and wildfire impacts, to winter lake science, ice‑out forecasts, waterbirds, mosquitoes, fireworks, septic systems, mussels, and more. Join experts sharing insights to protect our waters! itascawaters.org/water-wisdom...
America’s 640M acres of public land safeguard water, wildlife, and spirit. The Boundary Waters, Midwest’s wilderness gem, faces mining and policy threats—advocates urge action to defend these irreplaceable wild spaces. www.dl-online.com/news/local/o...
Opinion: The Boundary Waters is on the edge, time to take action
From the opinion piece: For most of my life I have paddled, camped, fished, hunted, struggled, prayed, bled and grown in the Boundary Waters. It's where we go to leave the modern world behind.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
America’s 640M acres of public land safeguard water, wildlife, and spirit. The Boundary Waters, Midwest’s wilderness gem, faces mining and policy threats—advocates urge action to defend these irreplaceable wild spaces. www.dl-online.com/news/local/o...
Here’s a fun book for the kiddos at the cabin 🌲🎨
👉 Aquatic Invasive Species Coloring Book
👉 Aquatic Invasive Species Coloring Book
Aquatic Invasive Species Coloring Book: Color, learn, protect our waters!
Aquatic Invasive Species Coloring Book: Color, learn, protect our waters! [Lorentz, Sawyer] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Aquatic Invasive Species Coloring Book: Color, learn, protect our waters!
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December 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Here’s a fun book for the kiddos at the cabin 🌲🎨
👉 Aquatic Invasive Species Coloring Book
👉 Aquatic Invasive Species Coloring Book
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Apple Valley will likely hike water rates to fund a $100 million project to rid its wells of PFAS.
‘Forever chemicals’ slam small cities with big water bills as they surface farther from 3M sites
Apple Valley will likely hike water rates to fund a $100 million project to rid its wells of PFAS.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Apple Valley will likely hike water rates to fund a $100 million project to rid its wells of PFAS.
This reflects a sharp escalation in the political fight over mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters. Rep. Pete Stauber and other Republicans are pressing for records from environmental groups.
Minnesota Rep. Pete Stauber is among Republicans demanding records from three environmental groups, looking for evidence that they “colluded” with Biden administration officials to stop mining in Superior National Forest.
U.S. House demands records from environmental groups that opposed Twin Metals mine in Minnesota
The copper-nickel mine is controversial for its proximity to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and the Biden Administration had cancelled its leases.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This reflects a sharp escalation in the political fight over mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters. Rep. Pete Stauber and other Republicans are pressing for records from environmental groups.
Saw this on KARE 11 tonight:
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Dr. Beatrix Beisner did a webinar with us at Itasca waters last spring:
youtu.be/08x8M0-sGyM
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Dr. Beatrix Beisner did a webinar with us at Itasca waters last spring:
youtu.be/08x8M0-sGyM
Rare freshwater jellyfish spotted in Richfield lake, Minnesota DNR confirms
YouTube video by KARE 11
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December 2, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Saw this on KARE 11 tonight:
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Dr. Beatrix Beisner did a webinar with us at Itasca waters last spring:
youtu.be/08x8M0-sGyM
youtu.be/uafib2tSR5g?...
Dr. Beatrix Beisner did a webinar with us at Itasca waters last spring:
youtu.be/08x8M0-sGyM
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Teachers, get a crash course in harmful algal blooms -- and tools to bring your new knowledge into the classroom -- with a FREE, self-paced learning module from CGLL: buff.ly/qkb3OXe
December 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Teachers, get a crash course in harmful algal blooms -- and tools to bring your new knowledge into the classroom -- with a FREE, self-paced learning module from CGLL: buff.ly/qkb3OXe
Practical Water Wisdom 2026 is coming soon! We’ll explore Traditional Ecological Knowledge, wildfires, winter lake ecology, waterbirds, fireworks, and new sessions on lake-use governance and organizing—tools for protecting Minnesota waters. Watch for it at:
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November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Practical Water Wisdom 2026 is coming soon! We’ll explore Traditional Ecological Knowledge, wildfires, winter lake ecology, waterbirds, fireworks, and new sessions on lake-use governance and organizing—tools for protecting Minnesota waters. Watch for it at:
itascawaters.org
itascawaters.org
Join us Dec 4 for Water Wishes for the Holidays! Discover water-themed books for kids & teens with John Downing, Hilarie Sorensen, storyteller Holly Ristau, and author Sawyer Lorentz. Perfect for parents, grandparents looking for meaningful gifts. Register here: itascawaters.org/water-wisdom...
Practical Water Wisdom 2025 Series | Itasca Waters
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November 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Join us Dec 4 for Water Wishes for the Holidays! Discover water-themed books for kids & teens with John Downing, Hilarie Sorensen, storyteller Holly Ristau, and author Sawyer Lorentz. Perfect for parents, grandparents looking for meaningful gifts. Register here: itascawaters.org/water-wisdom...
The EPA’s new rule could strip federal protections from vast wetlands across the Mississippi River basin. Advocates warn this will worsen flooding, pollution and climate impacts, while farm and builder groups call it a win for landowners. Public comments are open now
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Under new EPA rule, protections would dry up for many wetlands - MinnPost
Many acres of wetlands across the vast Mississippi River basin would lose federal protection under a the new rule.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The EPA’s new rule could strip federal protections from vast wetlands across the Mississippi River basin. Advocates warn this will worsen flooding, pollution and climate impacts, while farm and builder groups call it a win for landowners. Public comments are open now
www.minnpost.com/environment/...
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Our State Director Margaret Levin @sierraclub.org and Lois Norrgard, National Field Organizer at the Alaska Wilderness League co-authored an op-ed in @minnpost.bsky.social on how Trump’s rollbacks to the Roadless Rule would harm Minnesotans.
📷 Read the full column at tinyurl.com/minnpost-roadless
📷 Read the full column at tinyurl.com/minnpost-roadless
Roadless Rule: Privatizing our natural forests would be devastating - MinnPost
The Trump administration's plan to revoke the Roadless Area Conservation Rule is a threat to public lands in Minnesota and nationwide.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Our State Director Margaret Levin @sierraclub.org and Lois Norrgard, National Field Organizer at the Alaska Wilderness League co-authored an op-ed in @minnpost.bsky.social on how Trump’s rollbacks to the Roadless Rule would harm Minnesotans.
📷 Read the full column at tinyurl.com/minnpost-roadless
📷 Read the full column at tinyurl.com/minnpost-roadless
The BWCA is not a stage for political theater. A new bill would allow roads, vehicles & surveillance in our wilderness. Tell Sen. Mike Lee & Rep. Pete Stauber: NO. Protect the Boundary Waters—our lakes, forests & silence are worth more than border optics.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/04/b...
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Bill would allow roads, vehicles in Boundary Waters for border enforcement
It would allow federal immigration enforcement officials to use motorized vehicles and build roads, surveillance equipment, fences and structures in the Boundary Waters.
www.twincities.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The BWCA is not a stage for political theater. A new bill would allow roads, vehicles & surveillance in our wilderness. Tell Sen. Mike Lee & Rep. Pete Stauber: NO. Protect the Boundary Waters—our lakes, forests & silence are worth more than border optics.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/04/b...
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Walleye: A Beautiful Fish of the Dark blends science, culture, and passion to reveal what truly sustains this iconic fish. With sharp insight into stocking vs. habitat restoration, Radomski shows how smart conservation—like Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment—secures walleye’s future.
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Walleye: A Beautiful Fish of the Dark blends science, culture, and passion to reveal what truly sustains this iconic fish. With sharp insight into stocking vs. habitat restoration, Radomski shows how smart conservation—like Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment—secures walleye’s future.
🌊 Join Itasca Waters’ Practical Water Wisdom Series! On Nov 6, 2025, Sarah Kingsbury shares insights on invasive mystery snails & their surprising impacts on our lakes. Don’t miss this free webinar—register today at 👉 itascawaters.org 💧
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November 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
🌊 Join Itasca Waters’ Practical Water Wisdom Series! On Nov 6, 2025, Sarah Kingsbury shares insights on invasive mystery snails & their surprising impacts on our lakes. Don’t miss this free webinar—register today at 👉 itascawaters.org 💧
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Fireworks are a unique and spectacular way to celebrate special occasions, but their environmental impacts aren't often considered.
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July 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Fireworks are a unique and spectacular way to celebrate special occasions, but their environmental impacts aren't often considered.
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Discover how starry stonewort, an invasive algae spreading across Minnesota lakes, is managed and monitored. Dr. Dan Larkin shares research insights, while Starry Trek invites you too join an effort to track and stop its spread. No experience needed!
Register:
itascawaters.org/water-wisdom...
Register:
itascawaters.org/water-wisdom...
June 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Discover how starry stonewort, an invasive algae spreading across Minnesota lakes, is managed and monitored. Dr. Dan Larkin shares research insights, while Starry Trek invites you too join an effort to track and stop its spread. No experience needed!
Register:
itascawaters.org/water-wisdom...
Register:
itascawaters.org/water-wisdom...
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🔬 #LakeSuperior Speaks: Researcher Feature!
UMD’s Dr. Mark Clark & Dr. Alec Lackmann will dive into lesser-known native fish of #Minnesota—and how tiny ear bones called #otoliths reveal their age, growth & life history. 🐟👀
📅 Register by July 10: z.umn.edu/mnsg_lakesup...
#EduSky 🧪🍎
UMD’s Dr. Mark Clark & Dr. Alec Lackmann will dive into lesser-known native fish of #Minnesota—and how tiny ear bones called #otoliths reveal their age, growth & life history. 🐟👀
📅 Register by July 10: z.umn.edu/mnsg_lakesup...
#EduSky 🧪🍎
June 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🔬 #LakeSuperior Speaks: Researcher Feature!
UMD’s Dr. Mark Clark & Dr. Alec Lackmann will dive into lesser-known native fish of #Minnesota—and how tiny ear bones called #otoliths reveal their age, growth & life history. 🐟👀
📅 Register by July 10: z.umn.edu/mnsg_lakesup...
#EduSky 🧪🍎
UMD’s Dr. Mark Clark & Dr. Alec Lackmann will dive into lesser-known native fish of #Minnesota—and how tiny ear bones called #otoliths reveal their age, growth & life history. 🐟👀
📅 Register by July 10: z.umn.edu/mnsg_lakesup...
#EduSky 🧪🍎
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The Forest Service proposes more than doubling fees in 2027 to enter the Boundary Waters. The fees were last raised in 2008. www.startribune.com/major-fee-in...
Major fee increase proposed for Boundary Waters trips
Forest Service said money needed for staffing and to improve campsites and portages. Fee would more than double for BWCAW travelers.
www.startribune.com
June 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The Forest Service proposes more than doubling fees in 2027 to enter the Boundary Waters. The fees were last raised in 2008. www.startribune.com/major-fee-in...