Land & Resources Management

Research Permits on the Superior National Forest and in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

• All research needs a BWCAW or non-wilderness research permit. Research in the BWCAW still requires an entry point permit reservation at recreation.gov
• Existing researchers must reapply on an annual basis.
• Please allow approximately one month for your permit application to be processed.
• To start the application process, please download, complete and sign the appropriate permit below and submit to:
  • Katie L. Frerker – katie.l.frerker@usda.gov | 218-626-4358
  • Jason Butcher – jason.butcher@usda.gov | 218-626-4307
  • BWCAW Research Permit Application 2020
  • Non-Wilderness Research Permit Application 2020

Features

Research on the Superior National Forest

Here are some research projects occurring on the Superior National Forest.