Spread the word! Kids for the Boundary Waters D.C. fly-in is June 12 - 15, 2022. Encourage youth ages 15-22 you know to come with us to fly into Washington, D.C., to advocate for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Applications are due by March 20. Scholarships are available. Read more >>

Gov. Tim Walz’s Admin halted review of the Twin Metal mine plan. The decision comes after two federal mineral leases were canceled and concerns regarding plans to store millions of tons of toxic tailings near the Wilderness.

More about the decision >>

Ingrid Lyons was named Executive Director of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters! We know that under Ingrid's leadership, we will make sure the Boundary Waters Wilderness is permanently protected. Read more >>

We won a major Boundary Waters battle — now let’s win the war. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect this special place forever. Let's not miss this chance. Read the full story here >>

Star Tribune: “Minnesota regulators have told the company behind the stalled copper-nickel mine project near the Boundary Waters that work is stopping on the state's environmental review and will start archiving the project.” (Feb. 15, 2022). Read the article >>

We are returning to Canoecopia this year! Join us this upcoming weekend (March 11th-13th) in Madison, WI. We will have a booth set up on all three days of the event, and one of our Regional Organizers will be giving two presentations during the event. Meet us at Canoecopia >>

We are coming to Chicago! Show your support at Polk Bros Park right in front of Navy Pier for an outdoor supporter gathering and photo op this Tuesday, March 15, at 1 pm! We will be there with the iconic signature canoe. Join us >>

Mark your calendar for our triple match donation challenge - starting on March 22, all gifts will be TRIPLED for the Wilderness. Get notified as soon as the match begins >>

Save the date: Ely Garden Party Fundraiser. Join us the afternoon of Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the South Kawishiwi River Campground Pavilion. More information to come. Email Carter for questions.

Save the date: Boundary Waters Gala - September 22. Join us for our annual event to protect the Boundary Waters at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. More information to come. Email Carter for questions.

We need you to write letters to the editor. Did you know that the letter to the editor section of newspapers is one of the most-read parts of local newspapers? Use our guide to help write and submit a letter urging people to protect America's most visited Wilderness - the Boundary Waters! Learn about writing an LTE >>

Through our new Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice grants program, we’re supporting and building relationships with people that too often get excluded from the effort to protect the Boundary Waters. Read about the program >>

Sustainable clothing brand Abode Outside, based in MN, is an enthusiastic member of the Boundary Waters Business Coalition, sponsors events, and donates 5% of online sales to Save the Boundary Waters. Shop today >>

Snag the Ultimate Travel Bag by Idea Mountain! When you buy it using the link below, 10% of your purchase will go to #savethebwca - plus you will receive an additional 10% discount! Shop using this link only >>

You are receiving this e-mail because you have supported the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters - a project of Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness.
 
Save the Boundary Waters
P.O. Box 625
Ely, MN 55731
United States

If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us unsubscribe or Update Your Email Preferences