Voyageurs National Park - Management (U.S. National Park Service)

This is the place to learn more about park management activities conducted by the National Park Service at Voyageurs National Park.

Official Park Newsletter
Learn about management activities occurring in the park this spring and summer. Read 'The Voyageur Messenger,' the official newsletter of Voyageurs National Park, Spring/Summer 2009, Volume 2, Issue 1.

Park Regulations
The Compendium for Voyageurs National Park is the summary of the rule making implemented under the discretionary authority of the Park Superintendent. It serves as public notice, allows for comment and provides a list of activities requiring permits. It stresses that it contains only a few of the laws and regulations pertaining to administration of the park. It does not contain those regulations or laws that are enforced without further elaboration at the park level.

The National Park Service is responsible for the promotion and regulation of use within the areas of its jurisdictions. Regulation of activities within National Park Service areas insures that use is consistent with the fundamental purpose of the National Park Service as stated in the Organic Act of 1916.

For specific park regulations and information about designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictions in Voyageurs National Park, read the 2009 Compendium.

For information about general park regulations, go to Park Regulations.

Voyageurs National Park Aims to Protect Interior Lakes from Exotic Species and Fish Diseases
Exotic species are threats to the aquatic ecosystems of regional lakes including those in Voyageurs National Park. With your help and careful actions, we can try to prevent the spread of the spiny waterflea, other invasive species, and fish diseases.

2009 Regulations to Protect Interior Lakes from Aquatic Invasive Species and Fish Diseases

artificial bait only (on all interior lakes, does not include Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Namakan Lake or Sand Point Lake)
no privately-owned watercraft allowed in interior lakes (the park will continue to provide canoes and row boats for rent through the Boats on Interior Lakes Program and Commercial Use Authorizations on Mukooda lake)
no float plane landings on interior lakes

Best Management Practices for Using Interior Lakes

bring a separate set of gear that is likely to contact lake water (including fishing gear) to use on the interior lakes, or before using any gear on an interior lake, make sure that all gear has been thoroughly dried for at least 5 days or washed with hot water (>140 degrees F) for at least one minute
when leaving any lake, remove aquatic plants and animals, including gelatinous or cotton batting - like material from equipment, including fishing line

Find more information about exotic species and fish diseases on the Nonnative Species page.

Fire Management
Fire managers at Voyageurs National Park seek to strike a balance between restoring and maintaining natural processes associated with fire and protecting human life and property. For more information, go to Fire.