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Dear John,
Protecting Minnesota's Wilderness: new Boundary Waters bill being introduced in the MN State Legislature. This legislative session, a new bill is being introduced in the MN State Legislature that would help safeguard the Rainy River Watershed from sulfide-ore copper mining. This new bill is being introduced by Rep. Sandra Feist and Senator Kelly Morrison. This bill is different from H.F. 329/ S.F. 167 - the Boundary Waters Permanent Protection bill, which was introduced during the last session.
This new bill nicknamed the "Four Features Bill," is a common sense pro-boundary Waters legislation that provides an opportunity to strengthen Minnesota's environmental laws to protect a highly sensitive watershed.
You can read more about the bill here >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] A protected and intact Boundary Waters is good for the economy of Northeastern Minnesota. "As a former local elected official, I know the importance citizens place on the wild north woods of Minnesota." - Frank Jewell of Duluth is a former St. Louis County commissioner and on the Board of Save the Boundary Waters. Read the story >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Last month, was the first anniversary of the Biden Administration's historic decision to protect the Boundary Waters for 20 years! But these protections are only temporary, and anti-Wilderness proponents are fighting to reverse them. Watch here >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] "Boundary Waters Connect’s Lacey Squier is concerned with attracting new residents, too, but is focused more on leaning into tourism, the arts and other economic drivers that aren’t going to risk what she says is Ely’s greatest asset, its natural beauty."
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Join Save the Boundary Waters for our annual Boundary Waters Gala with a new spring date : May 2, 2024.
Don't miss this incredible night out for the Wilderness, featuring Minnesota's own Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion cross-country skier Jessie Diggins as the keynote speaker. Jessie is passionate about protecting the Boundary Waters for future generations. Tickets go on sale in March 2024. Learn more here >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Have you started thinking about paddling season yet? Or maybe considering one of the hiking trails this year? It’s hard to believe, but summer adventure planning is upon us! Read more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Meet Jessie Diggins: we are thrilled that this year's keynote speaker at our May Gala will be Minnesota’s own Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion cross-country skier Jessie Diggins! She is from Afton and is an environmental activist Read more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Our Wilderness Equity Initiative awards small trip or project grants to people or groups that too often get disenfranchised within and excluded from efforts to protect the Boundary Waters. Read about last year's projects here >> [[link removed]]
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Wild California and the Antiquities Act - Our 2024 Sigurd Olson Lecture Series is coming to campuses across Minnesota and Wisconsin on April 8-11. Join us in St. Paul, Ely, Duluth, or Ashland to learn about strategies for conservation in California that can apply across the country. Learn more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Join us tonight in Eau Claire at 6 PM at an art exhibition called "ART OF WATER: Art Exhibit and Talks to Focus on Water and Its Preservation." The event tonight will feature Ingrid Lyons, Executive Director of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. Learn more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Think snow! Despite the warm weather, preparations continue for world-class upcoming cross-country ski events in our region. Will we see you at the Loppet World Cup [[link removed]] in Minneapolis (Feb 17-19) or the 50th annual American Birkebeiner [[link removed]] in Hayward, Wisconsin (Feb 21-25)?
[link removed] [[link removed]] Come join us at Canoecopia, the world's largest paddling expo, on March 8th, 9th, and 10th in Madison, WI! We will have a booth in the main expo hall all three days of the event, and are actively looking for volunteers to help out. Come say hello, learn about how you can help protect the BWCA, and mingle with fellow paddling enthusiasts. Learn more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Grandma’s Marathon: Grandma’s Marathon 2024: Save the Boundary Waters is a charity partner for Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth this year. We have a limited amount of spots left on our team at the 5K, Half Marathon, or Marathon levels. Join our team>> [[link removed]]
For more information on our events, please visit www.savetheboundarywaters.org/our-events [[link removed]]
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Shop Boundary Waters apparel and merch! By making a purchase in online our store, you can support Save the Boundary Waters. Shop now and speak loudly for this quiet place. Link in bio! Shop here >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Just launched🎙️: Be sure to listen and follow the new Paddle and Portage podcast from beloved Grand Marais hosts Joe Fredrichs and Matthew Baxley. Paddle and Portage’s monthly podcast is the auditory gateway to the wilds of the BWCA and Quetico. Learn more and listen >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Get your own new Save the Boundary Waters beanie hat (now available in new colors!) and other merch in our online store. Shop here >> [[link removed]]
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