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Wabana Chain of Lakes Association

We are dedicated to the care and preservation of our lakes, for the enjoyment and safety of all.
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  • DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for Twig Area Trail Riders ATV Trail System (published September 1, 2026) September 1, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Oct. 1 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for an all-terrain vehicle project that would include approximately 510 miles of roadway and natural surface trail alignments in Carlton and St. Louis counties as part of the Twig Area Trail Riders’ proposed trail system.
  • Drawdowns change the landscape at Marsh, Lac qui Parle lakes ahead of waterfowl hunting seasons (published August 31, 2026) August 31, 2026
    Hunters at Marsh and Lac qui Parle lakes in the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area in west-central Minnesota can expect lower water and refreshed vegetation this waterfowl season.
  • Waterfowl hunting seasons are on the horizon (published August 31, 2026) August 31, 2026
    Minnesota DNR reminds hunters about important dates
  • Minnesota DNR encourages residents to water residential trees during dry summer weather (published August 27, 2026) August 27, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages homeowners, residents and community tree caretakers to help newly planted and established residential trees stay healthy during dry conditions.
  • Banning State Park campground to close for shower building construction project after Labor Day (published August 27, 2026) August 27, 2026
    The campground is expected to reopen for the 2028 camping season
  • Minnesota DNR extending comment period on environmental review documents for the Mile Post 7 west ridge railroad relocation, dam progressions and stream mitigation project (published August 25, 2026) August 25, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is extending the comment period to Sept. 28 for an environmental assessment worksheet related to the proposed Mile Post 7 project, located in Lake County.
  • Talk with experts Sept. 11 on Dune Discovery and Stewardship Day in Duluth (published August 25, 2026) August 25, 2026
    Talk with scientists and land stewards, enjoy guided dune walks and learn simple, local actions that help protect coastal dunes during Dune Discovery and Stewardship Day, Friday, Sept. 11 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Lafayette Park Community Center on Minnesota Point in Duluth.
  • Elevated burning restrictions are reduced in northeastern Minnesota (published August 24, 2026) August 24, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is removing Class III burning restrictions in Cook, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties, effective Monday, August 24, at 12:01 p.m.
  • DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 24 (published August 24, 2026) August 24, 2026
    A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
  • Celebrate the end of summer at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas this Labor Day weekend (published August 20, 2026) August 20, 2026
    Whether people are looking for a day trip or a full weekend, Minnesota state parks and trails have something everyone can enjoy this Labor Day weekend.
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