Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

May 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM

New Boundary Waters merch: start paddling season right 🛶

Get your spring Boundary Waters merch! New designs, new styles. Limited time only.   Dear John, Our new summer Boundary Waters merch has arrived, featuring cozy sweatshirts, t-shirts, athletic wear and more — perfect for your summer adventures! Every purchase directly supports our mission to protect…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Action alert: tell your Senators that the Boundary Waters is not a trading token

We need to build as much power for the Boundary Waters as possible before next week — let’s show these lawmakers that America’s Canoe Country is not a trading token. Speak loudly for this quiet place today. Dear John,  Minnesota Representative Stauber’s misleadingly named Superior National Forest Re…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Hours left to 3X your Boundary Waters gift

There is only one Boundary Waters. And this is our moment to protect it. John,  We’re just $4,122 away from unlocking every dollar of our triple match for the Boundary Waters, but the deadline is midnight tonight.  This is your final chance to TRIPLE your impact to protect the Boundary Waters. Ever…

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  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM

The Boundary Waters is NOT for sale: rush a 3X gift

There is only one Boundary Waters. And it needs all of us—right now. Dear John,  Like you, I have been following the news closely. The attacks on America’s public lands and the Boundary Waters keep coming, but so do the number of people saying: Not this mine. Not this place. Not ever. The Boundary …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Action Alert: Senate support for the Boundary Waters

We need your voice today to ensure this bill gets support. Dear John,  Big news: U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduced a historic bill to permanently protect the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park from toxic copper mining.This bill, the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act, would ensure t…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM

Triple your impact this Earth Day 🌍 for the Boundary Waters

All donations TRIPLED for the Boundary Waters Dear John,  When Earth Day began in 1970, the fight to protect the Boundary Waters focused on motor boats, mining, and logging. Today, the threat of toxic copper mining urgently threatens this unspoiled lakeland Wilderness.   Right now, anti-Boundary Wa…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. “A worthy political legacy: permanent Boundary Waters protections:” Read this fantastic piece by Jill Burcum in The Minnesota Star Tribune. Prioritizing protecting the Boundary Waters now, more than ever, is crucial to the future of our public lands an…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Senator Smith just made a big impact for the Boundary Waters. Will you join her?

All donations TRIPLED for our Boundary Waters Defense Fund Dear John,  For years, we’ve been fighting and advocating for permanent protection of the Boundary Waters. And this week, we took a major step forward.  Senator Tina Smith introduced historic legislation to permanently protect the Boundary W…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM

BREAKING: Senator Smith introduces Boundary Waters Protections Senate Bill

Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduces legislation to permanently protect the Boundary Waters! Good news! Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith took an important and historic step by introducing legislation that would permanently protect Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs N…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Just in: 3x match for the Boundary Waters

All donations TRIPLED for our Boundary Waters Defense Fund MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT: ALL GIFTS TRIPLED >> Dear John,  I’m writing to you from Washington, D.C., where I’m meeting with lawmakers and building critical support to defend the Boundary Waters. The stakes couldn’t be higher — threats to t…

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  Kelsey Polcher, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM

An evening with Terry Tempest Williams - RSVP to join us

Tickets over 75% sold out - get yours today Hi John, We are less than two months away from the Boundary Waters Gala and tickets are more than 75% sold out. This is your chance to secure your spot at the Boundary Waters event of the year and ensure you don't miss out on an unforgettable evening celeb…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM

You're invited: Boundary Waters update webinar on Tuesday

Join Save the Boundary Waters for a virtual update on recent federal actions that put the Boundary Waters and America’s public lands at risk—including a newly issued Executive Order with sweeping consequences. Dear John,Join Save the Boundary Waters for a virtual update on recent federal actions t…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM

What's going on with the Boundary Waters?

It can be hard to keep up with the latest developments in the work to protect the Boundary Waters but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. What’s the latest with the Boundary Waters?Read our series breaking down the threats facing this iconic Wilderness.Dear John, It can be hard to keep up with the l…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Alert: Executive Order attacks the Boundary Waters

The White House just issued an Executive Order that puts America’s public lands—including the Boundary Waters—at immediate risk. This is a direct move toward dismantling critical protections for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness under the guise of national security. Hi John,  The White Hous…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. The Wilderness Society: Public Lands threatened by early Trump orders: Read the article >> Duluth News Tribune opinion piece: Local View: 'Energy dominance' agenda puts BWCAW at risk: Read more >> Minnesota Public Radio/Associated Press: Tru…

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  Libby London, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Is protecting the Boundary Waters good for the economy?

The answer is yes. We don’t have to choose between jobs and the environment. Hi John, One of the main arguments mining-proponents make for copper mining within the watershed of the Boundary Waters is that it would boost the regional economy. But is that true? Let’s find out. The latest: This is the…

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  Libby London, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM

Who’s behind the push to destroy the Boundary Waters?

What’s the latest with the Boundary Waters? Our spring series breaking down the threats facing this iconic Wilderness — and our fight to protect it. What’s the latest with the Boundary Waters?Read our series breaking down the threats facing this iconic Wilderness.Hi John,  We’re just past the halfwa…

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  Kelsey Polcher, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Tickets now on sale: Boundary Waters Gala with Terry Tempest Williams

The wait is over. Get your tickets to the Boundary Waters event of the year today. Hi John, You are invited to the Boundary Waters event of the year! Join Save the Boundary Waters for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Canoe Country, connect with a community of passionate advocates, and raise…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM

What exactly is copper mining, and why does it pose a threat to the Boundary Waters?

This email is the second in a multi-part series exploring general themes of what makes the Boundary Waters so special, the threats it faces, and why it must be protected. Dear John,  If you’re receiving this email, you likely know that the Boundary Waters is threatened by proposed copper mining — bu…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM

what makes the Boundary Waters unique?

This email is the first in a multi-part series exploring general themes of what makes the Boundary Waters so special, the threats it faces, and why it must be protected. Dear John,  The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is more than a bucket list destination–it’s a place to disconnect and rememb…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. The Minnesota Star Tribune: Read this fantastic column "Slow down, Pete Stauber. There's only one Boundary Waters." "When Republican Congressman Pete Stauber of Duluth announced legislation to allow mining near the Boundary Waters earlier this month, he…

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  Kelsey Polcher, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Save the Date – Boundary Waters Gala featured guest revealed

This year, we’re thrilled to announce this year's special guest for our the Boundary Waters Gala Hi John, Join us for the Save the Boundary Waters Annual Boundary Waters Gala on Thursday, May 22nd, at the beautiful Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. This year, we’re thrilled to announce that T…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM

💌 Paddle into your Valentine’s heart with a Boundary Waters e-card

This Valentine's Day, give a gift that’s straight from the heart—and goes straight to protecting the Boundary Waters. When you make a donation in honor of your Valentine, we’ll send them a heartfelt Boundary Waters e-card to remind them just how much they mean to you. Dear John,  This Valentine's Da…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Give a sh*t about the Boundary Waters? Now’s the time to act.

On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Stauber reintroduced his dangerous anti-Boundary Waters bill in Congress. Dear John -The first 100 days of a new administration sets the tone for what’s ahead—both the opportunities and the threats. For Save the Boundary Waters, that means a critical moment for th…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM

CALL TO ACTION: Bad Boundary Waters bill introduced in Congress

U.S. Representative Stauber just re-introduced his extreme anti-Boundary Waters bill in Congress that targets vital protections for America’s cherished Wilderness. Dear John, U.S. Representative Stauber just re-introduced his extreme anti-Boundary Waters bill in Congress that targets vital protectio…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM

Your guide to Boundary Waters permit reservations open tomorrow 🛶

It’s that time of year again - Boundary Waters trip planning season! The first day to reserve 2024 Boundary Waters entry permits is Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29.   Hey John,   Tomorrow’s the big day! Starting at 9:00 AM CST on Wednesday, January 29, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA…

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  Libby London, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Webinar tomorrow: Protecting the Boundary Waters in 2025

This week kicks off new challenges for the Boundary Waters in 2025, and we’re inviting you to join us for an important webinar to let you know what is happening and what is next to save the Boundary Waters. Hi John - This week kicks off new challenges for the Boundary Waters in 2025, and we’re invi…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM

ACTION ALERT: Rep. McCollum introduces Boundary Waters permanent protection bill

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum reintroduced a bill in Congress to permanently protect the Boundary Waters! TAKE ACTION Dear John, Today, U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum reintroduced a bill in Congress to permanently protect the Boundary Waters!  The bill, the Boundary Waters Wilderness…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM

Why is Piragis Northwoods in court against Twin Metals? To protect the Boundary Waters.

Today, the fight to protect the Boundary Waters reaches the D.C. courts Dear John,  At Piragis Northwoods Company, we’ve always believed some places are too special to sacrifice. That’s why we joined forces with Save the Boundary Waters, fellow businesses, and conservation groups to defend America’…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM

BREAKING: our lawyers are defending the Boundary Waters in D.C. court today

Today, the fight to protect the Boundary Waters reaches the D.C. courts Today, the fight to protect the Boundary Waters reaches the D.C. courtsDear John,  This morning, Save the Boundary Waters is once again leading the defense of the pristine Wilderness we all cherish. Our expert legal team, Morri…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Minnesota Star Tribune: “These developments are grim, but there are reasons to remain hopeful . . . Organizations like Minnesota’s Save the Boundary Waters, which has led a savvy legal fight against the Antofagasta mine, are committed for the long haul.”…

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  Amy Yoelin, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM

👟 Run for the Boundary Waters 👟

Join our team for Grandma's Marathon in Duluth! Hi John,   As we start 2025, now is the perfect time to join our team for Grandma's Marathon! Save the Boundary Waters is an official charity partner with Grandma's Marathon, which is June 20-21 in Duluth, MN. This race is a Boston Marathon and U.S. O…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Hello 2025 👋

As we welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your incredible support throughout 2024. Hi John,  Happy New Year from all of us at Save the Boundary Waters!  As we welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your incredible support throughout 202…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Hours left to 3x your impact for the Boundary Waters

Don't wait - only a few more hours left to triple your impact. Dear John,  I’ll make this quick - there are only a few hours left to triple your impact for the Boundary Waters.  3X MY IMPACT Generous donations from Boundary Waters defenders like you fuel the critical work that stands between the…

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 5:35 PM

What's in store for the Boundary Waters next year in D.C.?

As we approach the new year, the Boundary Waters faces growing challenges and opportunities—and we need your help to meet them. 3X YOUR IMPACT Dear John, As we approach the new year, the Boundary Waters faces growing challenges and opportunities—and we need your help to meet them.Threats are mounti…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 3:05 PM

🚨Just in: new 3x Boundary Waters match ends at midnight

Flash match just announced, TRIPLED your gift when you donate before midnight 3X Match Goal: $25,000 Deadline: Midnight 3X MY GIFT Hi John,  Our Development Director, Kelsey Polcher, just shared some exciting news: our dedicated advocates, the Redekop and Smith Family on Big Lake up the Echo Trai…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 2:27 PM

2x match for Boundary Waters Defense Fund - 2 days left

Don't delay - our matching gift challenge ends on December 31. Dear John,   The team at Save the Boundary Waters has been hard at work planning for next year - particularly our strategies for the most urgent impending threats the Boundary Waters faces. Last month, we launched the Boundary Waters De…

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  Lloyd Vogel, CEO of Garage Grown Gear · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 6:32 PM

The Boundary Waters changed my life

Join me in supporting Save the Boundary Waters. Dear John,   The Boundary Waters was the first place I fell in love with the outdoors. As a 15-year-old, I spent two weeks in the BWCA and Quetico with YMCA Camp Manito-wish. The next summer I spent another two weeks in the BWCA with Camp Widjiwagan. …

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Speak loudly for the Boundary Waters: 2X your impact

Dear John, As this year comes to a close, I’m looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities that 2025 will bring for America’s most cherished Wilderness—the Boundary Waters. The threats are daunting:Politicians aligned with the copper mining industry are already gearing up to reverse the 20-yea…

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  Pam Wright, Wilderness Guide · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 4:02 PM

The Boundary Waters - a land of water & sky

I spend over 100 days a year in the Boundary Waters. Dear John,   Morning light filtered through the thin nylon as I zipped open my sleeping bag. Outside, the faint sounds of water lapping against the shore drifted through the walls of my tent. Deep within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness,…

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  Megan Wind of Ely, MN · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Video recap of Kids for the Boundary Waters D.C. trip

I documented the experiences of these young advocates through photos and videos. Watch the recap video to see a glimpse into our week on Capitol Hill and hear the incredible stories of our youngest Boundary Waters defenders. MAKE A 2X GIFT Dear John,   In November, I had the privilege of joining Sa…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 2:04 PM

We’re ready to defend the Boundary Waters in 2025. Are you with us?

Save the Boundary Waters is prepared to hold the line and defend America’s most visited Wilderness no matter what. We’re ready to defend the Boundary Waters in 2025. Are you with us? MAKE A 2X GIFT Dear John,   We are at a critical crossroads. We face a new threat to Canoe Country, a president-elect…

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  6th Woodrunners OSG · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 2:41 PM

A first-time Boundary Waters visitor story: why these waters are worth saving

It was the first trip our organization, the Outdoor Services Guide , had ever taken to the BWCA. 2X YOUR IMPACT Dear John,   On an October afternoon, as we paddled across Knife Lake while bathing in the warm sun, the fall colors of yellow and red stretched across the shore as far as our eyes could…

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  The Team at Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 21, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Happy Holidays from Save the Boundary Waters

Thank you for being in our canoe! 🛶 Dear John,   We hope you are having a happy and healthy winter season! We want to take a moment to thank you for your support of Save the Boundary Waters this year. Whether you attended an event, took action, volunteered, or made a gift, you made a difference in …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 2:11 PM

A last-minute gift that protects the Boundary Waters 🌲💌

Are you searching for that perfect gift for the paddler, nature-lover, or Boundary Waters enthusiast in your life Dear John,  Are you searching for that perfect gift for the paddler, nature-lover, or Boundary Waters enthusiast in your life? Or maybe you’d like to honor someone special with a meanin…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 2:43 PM

Here’s what you said about why the Boundary Waters is worth protecting

We recently asked our community why they joined the movement to protect the Boundary Waters. Here’s what you told us: Dear John,  The Boundary Waters is more than a Wilderness—it’s a sanctuary for those who seek peace, adventure, and a connection to something greater than themselves. Together, we …

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  Emily Tidwell of Protect Our Winters · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 9:49 PM

Saving Silence: Protect the Wilderness that heals

When I needed healing the most, I found it in the stillness of its pristine waters, the towering pines, and the quiet that allowed me to reconnect with myself. That’s why I created Saving Silence this year — to share my journey and show how this wild landscape can transform lives. Dear John,  The …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Never easy, always worth it for the Boundary Waters

The work is far from over. Next year we can expect both moments of celebration and of disappointment. With your support, we know we can face challenges head-on. Dear John,   As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for your unwavering support of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Share the Boundary Waters spirit this season 🎁

This holiday season shop from our curated list of creators who donate a portion of their proceeds to protecting the Boundary Waters. Dear John, Looking for holiday gifts that support a great cause? There’s still time to shop and support some Boundary Waters-loving businesses! Check out this list of …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 2:06 PM

2X your impact this Giving Tuesday with the Boundary Waters Defense Fund

What is the Boundary Waters Defense Fund? Dear John,  The Boundary Waters needs us now more than ever. As we prepare to take on the challenges of the incoming administration, we’ve launched the Boundary Waters Defense Fund – an innovative new fund dedicated to defending America’s most visited Wilder…

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