These fires are now contained. Follow the "Live Social Media" Feed from We are hoping this is the case as there have been a number of bear sightings at BWCA campsites over the past couple of weeks. Limit fires to night-time hours or consider not having a campfire.Don’t build a campfire near low hanging branches, shrubs, dry grass, or logs to prevent the fire from escaping. adam. Are there any fire bans in effect anywhere? Author. on twitter. Copyright © 2020 www.bwca.com | Legal Notice | DMCA, Help keep the flying moose flying by supporting BWCA.com |, UPDATE: Duluth firefighter accused of attacking woman now charged with two felonies, Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center receives transportation grant for patients, Wisconsin indoor gathering restrictions back on hold. Don't have an account yet? BWCA receives dark sky designation, more support from Julia Louis-Dreyfus. 06/01/2020 02:15PM .

It’s been a dry summer so far in the Boundary Waters and the Superior National Forest has enacted a fire ban. These fires are now contained. Duluth, MN 55802 62. Due to worsening fire danger conditions in northeastern Minnesota, the U.S. Forest Service is banning campfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) and at remote campsites throughout the Superior National Forest ahead of the busy Fourth of July weekend. Bob. 06/30/2020 04:33PM. Sign up. 5-27- Limited Number of Campgrounds Opening. The audio to their conversation can be found below. ... Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Who here has personally gotten COVID so far? This could mean fewer berries and hungrier bears. @bwcabloglady Fire Ban Status.

Indeed, several wildfires started on the west side of the BWCA near Ely during the busy Fourth of July weekend, all of them started by lightning strikes. Who here has personally gotten COVID so far? Cougar in Minnesota by glenn57 [Today at 05:52:08 PM] Vikes at Texans by glenn57 [Today at 05:46:04 PM] first bear! A few lingering flurries this evening, otherwise partly cloudy skies overnight. With the continued lack of moisture and increase in temperatures, potential heat sources such as engines or campfires can easily ignite surrounding vegetation, resulting in a wildfire, the Forest Service says. along with the wonderful resources, interactive maps, and online community. Limit fires to night-time hours or consider not having a campfire.Don’t build a campfire near low hanging branches, shrubs, dry grass, or logs to prevent the fire from escaping. A: The Wildfire Act and Regulation, and therefore fire bans and restrictions, apply on Crown land and private land not covered by local open burning bylaws put in place by local government (i.e. Text. Forgot your password? The latest Central Texas burn bans, Travis County, Williamson County burn bans, and statewide Texas burn bans show where outdoor burning is currently prohibited in Texas due to drought conditions. DULUTH, MN-- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a statement Tuesday regarding restrictions on lighting fires or campfires, this is to reduce the likelihood of a wildfire. The Forest Service says current drought data shows lands across Superior National Forest, including the entire BWCA, are in the ‘abnormally dry’ and ‘moderate drought’ condition categories. Last Visit: 09/04/2020 12:27PM Sort by. Q: Where do fire bans and restrictions apply? this great site and online community alive by contributing your financial support.
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