John,
Over the past week, I’ve been getting the same question again and again: What does the federal government reopening mean for the Boundary Waters? After the longest government shutdown in history and the mounting threats to our public lands, people are understandably concerned.
Here’s the unfortunate truth:
With Congress back in session, we fully expect Representative Stauber and his anti-Wilderness allies to ramp up their attacks on the protections we all have fought so hard to secure. They’ve made it clear that opening the headwaters of our Canoe Country to toxic mining is a top priority, and we know more attacks are coming.
But here is the other truth: we’re ready. And we’re not going anywhere. But we need you to stay with us!
Save the Boundary Waters has a proven, long-term strategy that combines advocacy, litigation, and strong partnerships in Washington, D.C. and Minnesota. Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve built a presence in the halls of Congress that cannot be ignored.
Save the Boundary Waters is the voice of the Boundary Waters in Washington, D.C. We travel to D.C. monthly—meeting face-to-face with lawmakers, agency staff, and key committee members.
These relationships, built over years of showing up, are exactly why we’re prepared for what’s coming next—but only if we have the resources to keep fighting.
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