Friday, February 20, 2009

The making of Kevlar Canoes

Today at 8:00 PM CT on the Science Channel, the making of We-no-nah Kevlar Canoes will be featured on the TV Show 'How It Is Made'. The show will replay on Monday at 3:00 PM.

It should be interesting!!

Lynn

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Gunflint Green Up May 1 - 3

It is the 2nd annual Gunflint Green Up www.gunflintgreenup.com

Save the date! The 2009 Gunflint Green Up is May 1 - 3! A Green Living Fair is planned for Friday, with a "picnic in the big top tent" on Friday evening and presentation by local artist, Howard Sivertson.

Saturday is tree planting and release of the overgrowth around the trees planted in 2008. Saturday evening join the community for a celebratory dinner and dance.

Sunday is the Ham Lake Half Marathon (separate registration required).


Friday-
1-5 Green Living Fair at the Gunflint Conference Center
5:00 Dinner music starts
5:30-7:30 Welcome Picnic
8:00 Howard Sivertson speaker
Saturday
9:30 Planting and releasing
5:00 Dinner music starts
5:30-7:30 Thank You Dinner
8:00? Dance to Trail's End Band
Sunday
Ham Run Half Marathon

Monday, February 16, 2009

Moose Population Stable

From WTIP Radio: The Department of Natural Resources reports the Northeastern Minnesota moose population remains close to last year's survey -- 7,600 animals. But department officials warn there appears to be a slow decline on the horizon. Mark Lenarz, DNR moose wildlife researcher said there is a historically low calf survival rate, declining hunter-success ratio and a higher than normal non-hunting mortality rate. Lenarz said these facts all point to a downward trend in the moose population. Moose remain abundant enough to merit a bulls-only season for a limited number of hunters, but the success ratio is down. The percentage of hunters who took a bull moose was down from 61% in 2001 to 45% in last year's hunt. The non-hunting mortality rate is 17% -- nationally the figure is between 8 and 12% of moose dying from causes other than hunting.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Passports or Passcards Required by June 1, 2009 for Canadian Travel

Beginning June 1, 2009, US citizens returning from Canada will be required to present a travel document to return to the states. Travel documents include US Passport or US Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's License or Trusted Traveler Program Card. This change is part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) and the website is http://travel.state.gov/ .

A Passport Card is less expensive than a Passport and should take about 3 weeks to process and is good for 10 years. The same application used for requesting a passport is used for the passcard, just check a different box on the application. This application can be picked up at your local post office and they should be able to answer any questions you have. The cost for applying is $35 for a youth under the age of 16 and $45 for a first time application for an adult.

Groups of US children ages 16 through 18, when traveling with a school or religous group, social organization or sports team will be able to enter, with adult supervision, with orginal documents of their birth certificates or other proof of US citizenship.

To ensure a good trip into Canada, make sure everyone in your group has their paperwork well in order before your canoe trip or fishing trip.

Remember, you still need a Remote Access Border Pass, Canadian Camping or entry permits and Canadian Fishing licenses. Depending upon where you enter, you may also need a BWCA entry permit.