VOTE for our film in the Webby Awards! “The Boundary Waters Traverse” documents Alex Falconer's record-setting trail run across the BWCA, and it’s now a Webby-nominated film! Voting ends April 21 - don’t forget to share with a friend! Vote here >>
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| We’re looking for a Development Director to join the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. Join a great team of people who are dedicated to protecting the Boundary Waters in a challenging and intellectually engaging environment. Learn more. >> |
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| March Match success! Because of your dedication to canoe country, we reached our digital fundraising goal for March Match. Without you, our work to Save the Boundary Waters would not be possible. Read more >> |
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When asked if Twin Metals would risk the Boundary Waters in a U.S. Senate hearing on March 31, company spokesperson Julie Padilla responded, "everything has a risk," comparing it to driving without a seat belt. Twin Metals again acknowledged their sulfide-ore copper mine puts the Boundary Waters at risk. Read the full story >>
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MinnPost: The imperative of permanent protection for the Boundary Waters. "My friend and former boss, the late Walter Mondale, canoed and fished the Boundary Waters for most of his life. He worked tirelessly in his final years for its permanent protection." Read more >>
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| Duluth News Tribune: Read the recent opinion piece by Becky Rom, Chair of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. Support for mine betrays heart, soul of Northeastern Minnesota. Read more >> |
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Join us at the Midwest Mountaineering Spring Expo April 22-24 in Minneapolis. First, attend free presentations about everything outdoor-related then stop by our booth to learn about our efforts to protect the Boundary Waters, talk to staff, find ways to get involved, and hear exciting Campaign updates! RSVP to volunteer >>
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Save the date: Ely Garden Party Fundraiser. Join us on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the South Kawishiwi River Campground for this annual fun event. Email [email protected] for more details. |
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| Save the date: Annual Boundary Waters Gala - the evening of Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. More information to come. Email [email protected] for more information.
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Want to make a difference for the Wilderness? Become a Save the Boundary Waters Volunteer! We are seeking volunteers passionate about fighting to protect our favorite Wilderness. Of course, this work is often done over pints of beer or hot cups of coffee and always ends with a discussion over favorite BWCA lakes!
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Have you listened to the second season of the Podcast to Save the Boundary Waters? Episode five is out now. Listen as we hear from Emily Ford, Katie Mumm, and Dave and Amy Freeman about how the Wilderness has reshaped their lives. Listen here >>
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Over the next several weeks Boundary Waters Connect will be introducing folks who relocated to the Wilderness-edge communities of northeast Minnesota. This week meet Sven, who moved to a 60-acre sugarbush outside of Grand Marais several years ago. Hear Sven’s story >>
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Receive the Boundary Waters Connect e-newsletter, which will feature the unique stories of wilderness edge community members, lessons from economically successful rural communities, and other resources for new residents and entrepreneurs. Sign up here >>
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"Peta Barrett founded Women’s Wilderness Discovery in Ely to guide adventures into the wild and leads workshops on camping skills and lacing Ojibwe-style snowshoes." Check out PBS's “Trekking the Wilderness” episode! Watch >>
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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
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Ely, MN 55731
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