Learning about bats from scientist Dr. Winifred Frick For residents of the Lake Superior region, bats have long been familiar summer companions—swooping through twilight skies and occasionally taking shelter in barns and attics. But over the past two decades, these nocturnal mammals have faced catastrophic population declines, raising concerns about both ecological balance and agricultural sustainability. Dr. Winifred Frick, Chief Scientist at Bat Conservation International a

Isle Royale’s Washington Harbor/Ozaagaateng (formerly known as Windigo) is one of the busiest areas of the island. A destination for ferry services from Grand Portage, MN and Houghton, MI, and the area includes a visitor center, concessions, park offices, and staff housing. Beginning in the 2026 visitor season, those uses will be powered by solar electricity instead of diesel, thanks to upgraded solar supported by NPLSF with key funding from the National Park Foundation. An o

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Info@moosealliance.org December 3, 2025 GRAND MARAIS, MN: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), 1854 Treaty Authority, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and nonprofit organization National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) have launched a new initiative to study moose fertility and mortality in Northeast Minnesota. “Moose are a vital part of our Northern Minnesota landscape, with deep ecological and cultural connections