Dear John,

We are only weeks away from the most important election for the Boundary Waters ever, and we hope you have a plan to Vote Boundary Waters. This week we released a new fact sheet here: [link removed] - countering misleading claims made by Antofagasta’s Twin Metals on the economic feasibility of its proposed sulfide-ore copper mine on the edge of the Boundary Waters.

The Boundary Waters is the lifeblood of Minnesota’s tourism economy, which generates $969 million in revenue per year and sustains more than 17,000 jobs that local families and businesses rely on. Sulfide-ore copper mining on the edge of the Boundary Waters would take jobs away from local communities and provide no long-term economic growth - it would not grow the economy as Twin Metals claims - and in fact would only make it worse.

Northeastern Minnesota relies on the Boundary Waters Wilderness for its amenities-based economy. A sulfide-ore copper mine on the edge of the Boundary Waters would contaminate the Wilderness and damage this lucrative and sustainable economy.

This upcoming election is a huge opportunity for us to elect Boundary Waters champions who will ensure that the Boundary Waters’ economy remains intact for future generations.
Here’s what you can do today:
1. Make a plan to Vote Boundary Waters - view our endorsed candidates here. [[link removed]]

2. Pledge to vote for Boundary Waters champions: [link removed] and if you already have, invite three friends or family members to do the same!

3. Donate - [link removed] - a donation of just $10 can help us defend the Boundary Waters. Give today.

4. Volunteer [[link removed] - we plan to contact our supporters in Minnesota through election day to encourage them to vote. Sign up here to help us out! [link removed]
For the Wilderness,
Alex Falconer
Director, Boundary Waters Action Fund

P.S. We now have Boundary Waters Action Fund shirts! [link removed]. Show off your commitment to protecting the Boundary Waters this election season. Shop today: [link removed]

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