Our commitment to racial and environmental justice
In our quest to preserve the Boundary Waters, we believe that environmental justice requires racial and social justice and, that we cannot succeed in protecting the environment for all while systemic racism persists in the U.S. Read more about our commitment to anti-racism and environmental justice in our recent blog post here:

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America has 24 copper mines, but there is only one Boundary Waters

Last week, the Trump Administration announced it is beginning the official environmental review process for the Twin Metals sulfide-ore copper mine on the edge of the Boundary Waters. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has started the clock on this review even though the state of Minnesota declared the Twin Metals mine plan "incomplete."

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We're challenging state rules that jeopardize the Boundary Waters

Despite the Boundary Waters having the highest level of federal protection as a designated Wilderness, current Minnesota state rules do not prohibit risky sulfide-ore copper mining on lands near the Wilderness and adjacent to rivers and lakes that flow directly into the Boundary Waters. In fact, current pollution standards in Minnesota rules would allow significant damage to the clean water and forests in and around the Boundary Waters.

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Our Gear Garage sale was a success
Thanks to all who participated in our online gear garage sale. We collected 231 items and raised almost $10,000! Half of the proceeds from the event will be donated to MIGIZI [[link removed]] , an incredible local nonprofit we've worked with before whose mission focuses on empowering Native youth.
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Yard signs are back!
Show your love for the Wilderness with a yard sign while supporting the permanent protection of the Boundary Waters.
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Boundary Waters virtual field trip experience
Take a virtual field trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! Get inspired for trips with our new Boundary Waters 360 experience, and learn about the Wilderness with your kids by completing the Field Trip worksheet!
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What about Canada?
One of the frequently asked questions at our presentations and events is “what about Canada?” Proposed sulfide-ore copper mining on the edge of the Boundary Waters and within the Rainy River Drainage Basin is indeed a threat to waterways along the international border and into Canada. Read our recent blog post [[link removed]] about the issue.

Love in the Wilderness
"Our story of marriage is special to us and we continue to spread the word and advocate for the most amazing place on planet earth, the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness." Read this supporter's story on finding love during a trip in the Boundary Waters.
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Share your Boundary Waters story
Do you have a hilarious, meaningful, or memorable Boundary Waters adventure story? We want to hear your stories and add them to our story library. Don't forget to send pictures!


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Save the Boundary Waters
P.O. Box 625
Ely, MN 55731
United States