Scenarios about 'boundary waters'
The Boundary Waters refers to a wilderness region along the border between Minnesota and Ontario, containing thousands of interconnected lakes, streams, and forests. This area has historical significance as a vital transportation corridor for Indigenous peoples and fur traders, shaping early North American commerce and cultural exchange. In alternate history scenarios, the Boundary Waters often represents contested territory between different colonial powers or serves as a strategic region where altered geopolitical boundaries might significantly impact North American development.
What If Minnesota Implemented Different Natural Resource Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Minnesota pursued alternative approaches to managing its forests, waters, and minerals, potentially transforming the state's environmental legacy, economic development, and relationship with Indigenous communities.