Newsletter

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Quarterly Newsletter for the Boundary Waters Heritage Trails

12/14/24

Volume 1 Number 2

We’ve had a busy summer and fall – both in the field and behind the scenes. Articles of incorporation are being finalized by Nirmal and will be ready to be accepted by the group shortly. 

Several meetings with the Forest Service have been conducted both formally and informally. Neil and Ken met with Lee Johnson, SNF archeologist, late in the summer and had a very informative session. Ken has met with Greg Heide (SNF West District archeologist) twice and has procured several digital maps, spent time on some specific projects going forward and discussed funding and model types for a scanner.

Meetings are being sought with rep. Pete Stauber, Senator Amy Klobuchar and state representative Roger Skraba. Discussions are planned for future projects including possible recommissioning of the East Loop of the Powwow Trail.

Martin has conducted an interview with Mary Shedd, who was part of the original crew that first developed the Powwow Trail in 1980. He also did a presentation to 3M and was interviewed about BWHT by WTIP radio out of Grand Marais.

Martin and Tiffinie have done several scouting trips into the previous East Loop of the Powwow Trail. 

We have picked up three corporate sponsors who have provided expertise, graphic design and exposure for BWHT. They have all also donated financially to the organization. The Timberjay newspaper, Kollath Graphic Design and True North Map Company are all being recognized by having their logos displayed on our website.

We have also gotten advertising space in the Ely Winter Times (¼ page) that will run from late November 2024 until the end of May 2025. It introduces BWHT, gives our mission statement and provides our website link for further information.

Discussion is ongoing as to how to increase membership. Further presentations have been proposed, and work is being done for posters and brochures for distribution. Continued discussions for funding are ongoing.

An Annual Meeting has been proposed and is up for discussion at the next meeting. Site, date (possibly March) and time TBD.