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A win for the Boundary Waters
This month we celebrated a success for the Boundary Waters. On February 5th, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on Rep. Betty McCollum’s bill, “The Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act,” in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. McCollum's bill would permanently remove the threat of sulfide-ore mining in the watershed of the BWCAW and establish the protections needed to keep two national treasures - the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Voyageurs National Park - pristine for generations to come. Read our blog post here to learn more about our work on this historic bill. Check out our other Boundary Waters events and updates below. 

Join us for a Boundary Waters film screening
The Campaign recently created an educational mini-documentary about the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining on the edge of the Boundary Waters. Attending a screening is a great opportunity to share your passion for the Wilderness with your friends and family, get updated on the latest Boundary Waters news, and enjoy the company of other folks who are also passionate about protecting this incredible place. Join us at a screening near you:

Save the date for our Boundary Waters Gala
Join the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters and distinguished guests as we advocate for and celebrate the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on May 7 at Nicollet Island Pavilion. Come prepared to gear up for paddling season at our silent auction, rub elbows with public lands champions, and hear about how the Campaign will continue to lead this critical fight in 2020. Tickets go on sale on March 5.

New Star Tribune Poll: Minnesotans do not want mining near the Boundary Waters 

Yesterday the Star Tribune/MPR released a new poll showing that by nearly 3 to 1 Minnesotans do not want mining near the Boundary Waters. This affirms other polling that has consistently shown over the years that Minnesotans oppose threats to America’s most visited Wilderness.

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In the news: "Ex-Forest Service chief at House hearing: Don’t make Boundary Waters testing ground for acid mine drainage:" Minnesota Reformer, February 5, 2020
 
"The administration has refused to disclose the findings of any of that evidence to either Congress or the public,”...“If this review had truly suggested that sulfide ore copper mining does not threaten the Boundary Waters, then I would assume they would simply have completed and released the study." - Thomas Tidwell, Retired Forest Service Chief

Get your Campaign merch!
Have you checked out our online store recently? You can support the cause and look good doing it by sporting some Save the Boundary Waters merchandise. Plus, all proceeds from the official Campaign store go directly towards the fight to protect the Boundary Waters. 

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Save the date for Wild Waters 2020
Already planning your summer vacation up north? Make sure your plans include joining us on Friday, July 31st in Duluth at Bayfront Festival Park for our second annual Wild Waters Music Fest to Save the Boundary Waters. More details to come.

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