60 Years of Wilderness Protection. Read this fantastic piece in MinnPost on the impact of the Wilderness Act and the establishment of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, by Lukas Leaf the executive director of Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters and Ingrid Lyons the executive director of Save the Boundary Waters. 

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Some mistakes last forever: Bear Paulsen's powerful commentary on mining and wilderness protection is a must-read. "Like a child’s balloon let loose into the sky — or a mining approval in a land of water." 

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Can we save the quietest places in the world? Dive into exploring wilderness soundscapes of quiet nature with this in-depth feature from WBUR.

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FLICKR - Photography in the Wild: Check out stunning photography that captures the essence of wilderness and a call to protect the Boundary Waters.

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We’d love your feedback! We’re engaged in a strategic planning process, and want to include your thoughts, ideas, and perspectives as we plan for the future. Your perspective is important to us no matter how much or how little you feel you know about our organization or our work to protect the Boundary Waters. Whatever you are willing to share, we’re grateful.

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Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters: Learn about the Pine Island WMA Restoration Project and how it supports wildlife.

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'Saving Silence' dives deep into mental health, the critical importance of public lands, and the unsettling presence of microplastics in some of the world's most remote places - including the Boundary Waters.

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It’s National Voter Education Week: are you ready to vote?

Voter registration deadlines are fast approaching. Learn more about voter registration and election details. Check your voter registration >>

Kids for the Boundary Waters need your help. Support the trip of young advocates heading to Washington, D.C. in November to protect the Boundary Waters.

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Join Save the Boundary Waters on Friday, Oct 24 - Sunday, Oct 26 in Duluth, Minnesota at the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit organized by Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance. We’ll be there!

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Film Screening: A Line in the Snow - Manifested Moose Media is hosting a Minneapolis screening of their short film, "A Line in the Snow,"  at the Twin Cities Film Fest and you're invited! Sunday, October 20 at 4:30pm. Tickets are $13. Get your tickets >>

For more information on our events, please visit www.savetheboundarywaters.org/our-events

Do you want to make a direct impact on protecting the Boundary Waters? We’re hiring an Individual Gifts Officer to join our team and help secure the support needed to safeguard this national treasure. Applications are due by October 13. 

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Evergreen Apparel: Shop for a cause! Two high school students started Evergreen Apparel, and their Boundary Waters hoodie gives back to protect the wilderness.

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We’re so excited about a collaboration with Stunt Puppy! They are donating 10% of their special Save the Boundary Waters collection sales to us. It’s your chance to do good and have the best-looking dog on the lake!

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The Boundary Waters Action Fund is a federally recognized 501(c)4 electoral wing of our work to protect the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining. This work is crucial this election season. Learn more here >> (this link will take you to a different, independent organizational website)

Check out the Wilderness Society’s new 'Find Wildness Map' and discover wild places all across North America and near you!

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