Dear John,
Our hard work, patient persistence, and consistent trips to Washington, D.C., to meet with Members of Congress and staff of critical Congressional committees, paid off recently. Rep. Stauber forced an amendment, called a “rider” in the U.S. House of Representatives to the annual appropriations bill for the Department of the Interior that would unravel Boundary Waters protections.
But, because of our work in D.C., Congress passed an appropriations bill without a Boundary Waters mining amendment. This was a success for Canoe Country! Read more about our recent work in D.C. here >> [[link removed]]
The Duluth News Tribune: "In the water world that is northern Minnesota, one thing you can count on is that any sulfide-mine proposal is also a watershed-ruining disaster in waiting."
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MinnPost: “The Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness is the beating heart of our state’s a source of clean water, a haven for wildlife and a legacy that we have a duty to protect for future generations,” Read more >> [[link removed]]
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We are the voice of the Boundary Waters across the country and in the Minnesota legislature, and will continue to be. We are defending the protective decisions by the Biden Administration that are under attack in Congress.
Read more about our work in 2024 here >> [[link removed]]

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Join Save the Boundary Waters for our annual Boundary Waters Gala for our new spring date : May 2
Tickets are going fast for the Boundary Waters event of the year. With less than 50 tickets remaining this is sure to be an event you won’t want to miss. Featuring Minnesota's own Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion cross-country skier Jessie Diggins as the keynote speaker. Get your tickets today before they sell out >> [[link removed]]
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Ask your friends and family in Minnesota to urge their elected officials to support the new Boundary Waters bill. Nicknamed the "Four Features Bill," this new bill provides an opportunity to strengthen Minnesota's environmental laws to protect the BWCA. Session ends in May, so take action today >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] What to know about the new Minnesota Boundary Waters bill? The new bill (H.F. 3458 / S.F. 3434) was recently introduced in the MN State Legislature and would protect the Rainy River Watershed from four risky sulfide-ore copper mining practices. Read more >> [[link removed]]
[[link removed]] The Ely Area Tourism Bureau received accolades at the recent Explore MN Tourism Conference. Cindy Smyka, of the Ely Tourism Bureau, received the organization’s Emerging Professional Awards, and our Lacey Squier, the host of "What’s Up Ely Podcast," was invited to represent the Ely podcasts on a panel. Listen to the podcasts >> [[link removed]]

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Join us for Kids for the Boundary Waters Day at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday, April 2. This is a chance for youth (under the age of 22) to advocate and meet with elected officials asking for support for two crucial Wilderness protection bills. Share this opportunity widely with the youth, parents, or people who work with youth in your life! Learn more >> [[link removed]]

Our 2024 Sigurd Olson Lecture Series "Wild California and the Antiquities Act" is coming to communities and campuses across Minnesota and Wisconsin 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 for the Twin Cities and/or Grandma’s Marathon. Save the Boundary Waters is a charity partner for the TC Marathon (including 10 Mile) in October and Grandma’s Marathon in June. Limited spots available for the TC Marathon, and only 10 spots left for Grandma’s. Learn more> [[link removed]]
[email protected] [[email protected]] Volunteer with us at the Boundary Waters Gala. We are seeking volunteers to help our largest event of the year on Thursday, May 2. Roles include helping with set-up, check-in, auction, check-out, and more. Let us know you’re interested >> [[email protected]]
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Join Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters at 3 pm on Friday, April 5th, at the Minnesota Capitol. This is a chance to tell the stories of public lands and critters and their vital importance to the state. Learn more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Join the Paddling Film Festival in Minneapolis! Rapids Riders is excited to host the Paddling Film Festival again this Tuesday, March 19th, at Scheid Hall in Surly Brewing. Doors open at 6pm! We’ll be there, will you? Tickets here >> [[link removed]]
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[link removed] [[link removed]] There have been many trailblazers in the Boundary Waters region involved in protecting it - not to mention Becky Rom, our National Campaign Chair, from Ely. At age 14 she became the only “girl guide” in the state! In honor of Women’s History Month read this 2016 article about Becky here >> [[link removed]]
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