Our commitment to protecting the Boundary Waters remains unshakable, and together, we are stronger than ever. The Boundary Waters unites people across America, across our differences, and we all must stand together to defend it. We are in this for the long haul — to protect Canoe Country forever, for everyone — and we hope you are too.
Read our recent update about our plan to protect the Boundary Waters during the next administration. Read here >> |
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| Minnesota Public Radio News: Trump election could reopen path for mining near Boundary Waters.
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| Duluth News Tribune: Opinion piece: Project 2025 is taking aim at our public lands.
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Winter forecast alert: Quetico Superior forecasts a colder and snowier winter for Northern Minnesota. Winter enthusiasts and residents should prepare!
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Duluth News Tribune: After Trump’s win, mining near BWCAW back in play. Read more >> |
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| MinnPost: Over 77% of Minnesota voters overwhelmingly say ‘yes’ to extend the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust fund.
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Update: We just made our case for the Boundary Waters in court.
For the past week and a half, we’ve been in court before a state administrative law judge in St. Paul, presenting evidence that in order to protect the Boundary Waters from the likelihood of pollution, impairment, or destruction, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must amend its rules to prohibit copper-sulfide mining in the Boundary Waters watershed. Read about this innovative case here >>
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Boundary Waters Defense Fund. YOU can be a part of ensuring that we are ready for attacks to the Wilderness by contributing to our new Boundary Waters Defense Fund. As threats to the Wilderness escalate, we need to be ready to meet every challenge without hesitation. Make a gift >>
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Take action for the Boundary Waters now: Contact your U.S. Senator and let them know that America’s most visited Wilderness is no place for toxic sulfide-ore copper mining. Act now >>
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| Veterans Day feature: The Armed Forces Initiative in the Boundary Waters provides healing Wilderness experiences for veterans.
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| Blog from the Wilderness: Recently our staff member Amy Yoelin of the fundraising department went on a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters with Women's Wilderness Discovery.
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Early giving is live for Give to the Max Day, and your donation will be tripled until November 20—now is the time to go all in for the Boundary Waters! When we stand together, we won't lose the Boundary Waters to foreign mining interests. Join us in the fight for clean water. Rush a 3X gift >>
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| Kids for the Boundary Waters: Support the trip of young advocates heading to Washington, D.C. in November to protect the Boundary Waters.
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| Public Lands event: Sip Around the Slopes is TODAY, Saturday November 16! This event is sold out, but if you’re attending please stop by to say hi to our team!
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Save the Date for our 2025 Boundary Waters Gala on Thursday, May 22. Celebrate the Wilderness we all love, hear about the latest developments, and help raise critical funds to protect the Boundary Waters. Be the first to hear about our keynote speaker and when tickets go on sale! Sign up here >>
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Wilderness Equity Initiative grants open for applications! Save the Boundary Waters provides small trip or project grants to people or groups that too often get disenfranchised within and excluded from efforts to experience and protect the BWCA. Deadline: Dec 10, 2024. Apply now>>
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| Limited edition apparel: Shop our fall merch collection, inspired by the beauty of the Wilderness and the iconic style of 1978—the year the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act was signed! Available for a limited time.
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| Join the Save the Boundary Waters team: are you interested in fundraising and event planning? Want to work to help protect the Boundary Waters? Apply to be our next Development and Events intern or share it with people in your network who might want to apply.
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| Save the BWCA merch: Embrace the holiday spirit early and inspire the paddler in your life with a meaningful gift that supports the fight to protect the Boundary Waters.
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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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Did you know Save the Boundary Waters/Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness is part of the 1% for the Planet network? We’re an environmental partner, which means companies can certify their charitable giving. Reach out to learn more >>
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