This year has brought a wave of new threats to the Boundary Waters—from executive orders fast-tracking mining to renewed attempts to overturn hard-won protections like the 20-year mining ban. Read our latest update to learn what’s at stake, what’s been stopped, and how you can help defend this irreplaceable Wilderness. Read the full update >>
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Minnesota Star Tribune: GOP bill would allow border patrol operations, infrastructure in the Boundary Waters. Read more >>
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Minnesota Star Tribune: Tolkkinen: Why worry about traffickers destroying Boundary Waters when Stauber is willing to do it himself? Read more >>
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Minnesota Star Tribune: There is no migrant surge up here. Read local responses to Rep. Stauber & Sen. Mike Lee’s Border Lands Conservation Act. Read more >>
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Give to the Max: Triple your impact Early giving for Give to the Max Day is here. Every gift made will go 3X as far to protect the Boundary Waters. Your donation will be tripled thanks to a matching gift challenge from the Manitou Fund. Donate now to TRIPLE your impact >>
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Blog - The Boundary Waters’ best-kept secret? It’s the people. As part of a wider event series across the state of Minnesota, we held an event called Grand Marais Takes Action for the Boundary Waters. Ben Seaton of Hungry Jack Outfitters joined us and delivered the following remarks.
Read the blog >>
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Blog - Paddling the Path to Wilderness Protection. The Hudson Bay Girls paddled 1,380 miles from Grand Portage to Hudson Bay, highlighting the need to protect the BWCA. Their route traced the path that pollution could flow from a Twin Metals mine.
Read about their experience >>
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Supporter Webinar: What’s the latest on permanently protecting Canoe Country. Join us for an upcoming webinar where our team will provide the latest update on our work, the current landscape of threats and opportunities facing the Boundary Waters, and what you can do to help. Please choose the time that works best for you: Tuesday, November 18, at 5:30 PM or Wednesday, November 19, at 12:00 PM. Register here >>
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Brainerd, MN (TONIGHT!), Thursday, November 6, from 6 - 8 PM for our Brainerd Takes Action for the Boundary Waters event! You’ll hear from Associate Director Sam Chadwick and Conservation Biologist Andrew Gardon. RSVP here >>
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Anoka, MN - Speak up at Anoka in Action on Thursday, November 13, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the Empire Room of 10K Brewing. We will be gathering in community with fellow Boundary Waters enthusiasts and contacting our representatives about protecting the Boundary Waters!
RSVP here >>
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Minneapolis, MN (TONIGHT!) - Join us on Thursday, November 6, at 7:15 PM for the Minneapolis screening of Preserved, a documentary that highlights Vermejo, a 558,000-acre living laboratory of restoration in northern New Mexico. Our Executive Director, Ingrid Lyons, will participate in a panel discussion following the film.
Get tickets here >>
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Minneapolis, MN - Join us at Dogwood Coffee in Northeast Minneapolis for a pop-up event to learn about proposed mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters. On Saturday, November 8, 10% of their sales will be donated to Save the Boundary Waters!
Get directions >>
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Save the Boundary Waters Merch - Show your love for the Boundary Waters and help protect it for future generations. Our merchandise store is filled with cozy apparel, stickers, drinkware, and more. All inspired by the Wilderness we’re working hard to defend. We recently dropped a new design, restocked some of your favorites, and have even more new gear on the way. Shop now >>
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Run for the Boundary Waters by joining our charity teams at either Grandma’s Marathon (June 2026) or the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (October 2026). You’ll join an incredible group of advocates running to raise critical funds for protection of the Boundary Waters! Learn more & sign up here >>
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Wilderness Equity Initiative Grants - Applications due December 1! Save the Boundary Waters provides small trip or project grants to help provide access to outdoor experiences and inclusion in conservation advocacy. Learn more >>
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Are you or someone you know considering attending the Outdoor Retailer Show in Minneapolis in August 2026? Reach out to Sam Chadwick to see how we can collaborate with you or your brand while celebrating outdoor recreation at this big event. [email protected]
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