Dear John,

We stand on the shoulders of giants who have fought to defend the Boundary Waters, and today we’re continuing the century-long legacy to protect this embattled Wilderness. We've made significant progress, but the work is not done yet. 

Ten years ago, Save the Boundary Waters was born out of the urgent need to defend Canoe Country from the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. Today, I'm writing to you with an update on our strategy and to ask for your continued philanthropic support in our fight to protect this Wilderness. Thanks to a generous $175,000 matching gift, your donation will be doubled to have twice the impact!

When Antofagasta, a foreign mining conglomerate, set its sights on Ely, Minnesota, to build the state's first sulfide-ore copper mine, we knew we had to do something. Many deemed our dream of achieving a federal ban on copper mining in this watershed impossible. However, Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness, a steadfast advocate for local Wilderness for decades, embraced our cause and dared to dream big. Thus, Save the Boundary Waters was born.

Since then, our movement has grown into a nationally recognized force for public lands protection:

• We have built a strong coalition and become the voice of the Boundary Waters in Washington, D.C., St. Paul, and beyond. In fact, we are the only organization working at both the federal and state levels to permanently safeguard this cherished Wilderness.
  
  
• Through tenacious persistence, we have attended over 1,000 meetings in Washington, D.C., across three different federal administrations.
  
  
• This year, we celebrated the recent 20-year ban on copper mining in a portion of Superior National Forest.

However, we know the Boundary Waters is a forever Wilderness that demands continuous protection. We still have work to do.

To continue our progress, we need your support. We must remain steadfast in our commitment to this cause as we embark on the next decade of working to Save the Boundary Waters forever. In the coming year, we will focus on our cutting-edge science program, and on defending federal protections, and advocating for state action to safeguard state lands in the Boundary Waters watershed. Your voice matters as we work to bring attention to the importance of this quiet place.

By making a donation today, you can double your impact in preserving this unique boreal landscape. Donate before December 31 at midnight to help us reach our goal >>

P.S. We are striving to protect Canoe Country forever, and we need your support. Your donation will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $175,000 if you contribute before December 31.

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Save the Boundary Waters
P.O. Box 625
Ely, MN 55731
United States

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