Greetings John,

September is upon us, and with that comes fall Wilderness adventures. We would love to hear about your recent trips, and why you love the Boundary Waters and are committed to protecting it. Read the latest updates from the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters below.

The Boundary Waters is America's most visited Wilderness and must be protected for future generations. This week, NatGeo highlighted the issue of sulfide-ore copper mining on the edge of the Boundary Waters -- thanks to years of partnership between Save the Boundary Waters Policy & Science Director Matt Norton, Campaign Board Chair Becky Rom, and the incredible mapping experts at NatGeo. Read this great piece, and check out the amazing photos and maps!

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Demand the same protection for the Boundary Waters as Bristol Bay
The Trump administration announced early last week its planned reversal on the controversial Pebble Mine -- a proposed gold and copper mine in the headwaters of Alaska’s Bristol Bay.

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Ask your friends to Save the Boundary Waters, too
Usually, during the Minnesota State Fair, we'd get thousands of new supporters to sign our petition to protect the Boundary Waters. While we don’t have our booth at the Fair this year due to COVID-19, we still need at least 2,500 new supporters to sign up by Labor Day - will you help? Like us on social media and share this link [[link removed]] with your friends (plus you will be entered to win cool prizes!)

Emails from U.S. Congressmen expose dirty deal favoring the dangerous Twin Metals mine
We recently learned that Members of Congress, including Tom Emmer and Pete Stauber, improperly pressured federal agencies during the renewal of Twin Metals’ mining leases on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. We will not tolerate this act of political interference that puts our iconic Wilderness at risk.

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[link removed] [[link removed]] Watch new Boundary Waters film: A Northern Light by Patagonia®️
Patagonia released the third installment of its ongoing "It's All Home Water" series, focusing on the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The short film shows how the fresh water, Wilderness habitat, and sustainable jobs of the Boundary Waters are priceless – but, in peril. Please note: the drone footage in the film was not taken within the Boundaries of the BWCA.
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Bear patches are here!
Save the Boundary Waters Bear patches have arrived! If you ordered one, be sure to check your mail and show us how you are wearing it by sending us your pictures. Didn’t get one? It’s not too late. Order one today. [link removed]

Watch our August town hall
Last month we hosted a virtual town hall with Save the Boundary Waters Chair Becky Rom and Alison Flint, Senior Legal Director at the Wilderness Society. They discussed the six lawsuits working to protect the Wilderness and our strategic, multi-pronged approach to permanent protection for the Boundary Waters.

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Boundary Waters inspired yoga is back
Join us online for Boundary Waters inspired yoga class this September - led by one of our Volunteer Ambassadors, Stephanie Vos. This is a great opportunity to reconnect within yourself and the Boundary Waters community as well.
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Make a difference by meeting with candidates online
Representatives along with all who are running for office need to hear your voice in order to make the right decisions about the Boundary Waters. Please fill out this form here: [link removed], and let us know you want to be a part of these online meetings with representatives. We especially are looking for people who live near Rochester, MN who are willing to meet with candidates.


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