Friends of the Cloquet Valley State Forest

 

 

The DNR OHV Plan for CVSF

Released 1/09

Safe Mining Law Text of Bill

 

Property Values and Water Quality

In a 2003 Study the correlation between water quality and lake property values was established in a study by two Bemidji State University professors. Prof. Patrick Welle and Prof. Charles Parson examined 1,205 properties sold between 1996 and 2001 on 37 lakes in six regions in northern Minnesota: Aitkin, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, Walker, Park Rapids and Bemidji. They found water clarity was the most significant factor in determining the purchase price in every region. Read the study : Welle Parson Study from BSU

Study explores economic impact of Methyl Mercury

Methyl Mercury impacts cognition and the impact of it's harm can can be calculated. Methyl Mercury is increased by Sulfuric Acid Drainage from Non - Ferrous Mining

To Join or help contact Friends@friendscvsf.org

Friends@friendscvsf.org

 

 

The Friends of the Cloquet Valley State Forest is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the natural and cultural resources of The Cloquet Valley State Forest and promote responsible enjoyment of this unique treasure.

 

“That land is a community is the basic concept of ecology,

but that land is to be loved and respected is an extension

of ethics.”Aldo Leopold

Almanac North Non-Ferrous Mining

WDIO TV

Legislation Being Considered this Session  

Area History

St. Louis County Historical Society

 

 

Current Issues

 

Upcoming Events

 

Non Ferrous Mining : See Save Our Sky Blue Waters the SOS Blue Waters group is a leader in our region with regard to non ferrous mining in Northeastern Minnesota.

 

In The Forest

 

Recreation

Canoe

Cross country Ski

The Watershed of the Cloquet River

Issues confronting the Forest:

 

This powerful report is a must read for anyone interested in Northern Minnesota, St. Louis County or the Cloquet Valley State Forest.

Minnesota Minerals and Mining


Photos of Spotted Knapweed along Pequaywan Lake Road










OHV Damage in the CVSF


 

The Friends of CVSF asks that you take the time to study the issues
and participate in decision making

 

 

The following organizations support a limited classification for Off Road Vehicles.

 The Friends of the Boundary Waters
The Duluth League of Women Voters
The Minnesota League of Women Voters
The Izaak Walton League, McCabe Chapter
Minnesotans for Responsible Recreation
The MN DNR Fish and Wildlife Employees Assn.
The Minnesota Chapter of the Wildlife Society
Townships
Audubon Mn
The Minnesota Fish and Wildlife Employee's Association has warned the "Managed" designation is harmful to the forests.

Minnesota Fish and Wildlife Employee Letter

 

Contact Friends of the Cloquet Valley State Forest at friends@friendscvsf.org