The Minnesota Star Tribune: Read this fantastic column "Slow down, Pete Stauber. There's only one Boundary Waters."
"When Republican Congressman Pete Stauber of Duluth announced legislation to allow mining near the Boundary Waters earlier this month, he forgot to mention one thing: what the rest of us want." Read more >> |
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Duluth News Tribune: A new proposed bill in the Minnesota legislature would bar state permitting of copper-nickel mines near Boundary Waters. Read more >>
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Minnesota Public Radio: U.S. Rep. Stauber reintroduces bill to reverse mining ban near Boundary Waters, return leases to Twin Metals. Read more >>
- Outdoor News: New administration reignites debate around mining, Minnesota’s Boundary Waters: Read more >>
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The Timberjay: Water quality data raises doubts about DNR legal claims. Extensive testing shows path of pollution reaches Boundary Waters: Read more >>
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Duluth News Tribune: This opinion piece by David Lien of Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers highlights how the new 'Energy dominance' agenda puts BWCAW at risk: Read more >>
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A new bill was introduced into the Minnesota Legislature by Senator Steve Cwodzinski and Representative Alex Falconer to protect the Wilderness. The Boundary Waters Permanent Protection Bill prohibits sulfide-ore copper mining operations on State lands in the watershed of the Boundary Waters. This bill would protect the Wilderness from the threat of toxic mining pollution.
Contact your Minnesota elected officials now. Take action >> |
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Rep. McCollum re-introduced the Boundary Waters permanent Protection bill last month! Thank you to Rep. McCollum for her deep commitment to protecting the Wilderness from toxic copper mining for future generations. Urge your Representatives to support Rep. McCollum’s bill. Take action >>
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| On February 5th, U.S. Representative Stauber re-introduced his extreme anti-Boundary Waters bill in Congress, this bill targets vital protections for America’s cherished Wilderness.
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Boundary Waters trip permits are now available for paddling season! Learn more about planning a trip to the Boundary Waters. Read more >>
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Want to learn to chase the Aurora Borealis like a pro? Read our beginner's guide. Read here >> |
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On January 13, the fight to protect the Boundary Waters reached the D.C. courts. Our expert legal team presented oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in order to protect the Boundary Waters from Twin Metals’ relentless push to open copper mining in its fragile watershed. Read more >>
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On February 20, Minnesota’s U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar introduced a bill to boost funds for Boundary Waters counties called the Thye-Blatnik Amendment. Read more >> |
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Save the Date for the annual Boundary Waters Gala on Thursday, May 22nd, at the beautiful Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis.
This year, we’re thrilled to announce that Terry Tempest Williams, the celebrated author and conservation advocate, will be our featured guest. Known as a “citizen writer,” Williams reveals how environmental issues are intertwined with social issues that ultimately become matters of justice. Her eloquent and passionate voice has inspired generations to protect the natural world.
Learn more >>
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Join us at Canoecopia in Madison, WI March 7-9! Chat with our staff, get Save the BWCA merch, shop for gear, and learn how you can help protect America's most visited Wilderness. Visit us at our booth in the main expo hall. Plus, join us Saturday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. for a Women's Q+A Panel. Learn more >>
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| Grandma’s Marathon: We are charity partners for Grandma’s Marathon on June 20-21 in Duluth! Receive a guaranteed entry into the 5K, half, or full marathon and make an impact on the Boundary Waters.
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Get one of our wildly popular “Give a sh*t about the Boundary Waters” stickers before we run out! Powerful mining interests are threatening Canoe Country, and we need you in this fight. Over 80% of the gifts we receive come from individual donors giving $100 or less. Donate and receive this exclusive sticker >>
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Gala sponsorship: Become a 2025 Boundary Waters Gala Sponsor. Sponsor partners are an important part of our event’s success and have a unique opportunity for visibility to our audience while connecting your brand to an organization leading the fight to protect the Boundary Waters. Learn more >>
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A Boundary Waters Connect-produced film will be featured in the Neighbor to Neighbor shorts block on Thursday, March 13 at 3:00pm. The Story of Us: Finding Belonging on the Edge of the Wilderness is a portrait of life, creativity, and community that follows two former urbanites who relocated to Grand Marais and Ely. Learn more >>
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