Hi John, 

The White House just issued an Executive Order that puts America’s public lands—including the Boundary Waters—at immediate risk. This is a direct move toward dismantling critical protections for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness under the guise of national security.

This is a dead giveaway of the American people’s public lands.

The Order invokes wartime-era powers to fast-track mining projects, threatening America’s most beloved Wilderness. This hands public lands over to corporate interests—ignoring the overwhelming majority of Americans who cherish public lands, and want the Boundary Waters protected. Study after study confirms that the benefits of an intact Wilderness far outweigh the false promises of hardrock mining.

Things are happening fast, but we’re ready. We’ve spent years leading this fight with a team of legal experts, scientists, advocates, and, most importantly, dedicated supporters like you. Now, more than ever, we must defend hard-won victories, confront new threats, and push for permanent protection.

You are a critical part of fighting back. Can you make a gift today to help protect the Boundary Waters?

Your support fuels legal battles, advocacy, scientific research, and education—all critical in securing lasting protection. Without it, the future of this irreplaceable Wilderness is uncertain.

For over a decade, Save the Boundary Waters has been the leading force in this fight. We bring expertise, nonpartisan action, and unshakable determination to protect the Boundary Waters—relentlessly and effectively—until it’s safeguarded forever.

Stand with us. Make a gift today.