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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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 30, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Shop Small Business Saturday for the Boundary Waters

This holiday season shop from our curated list of creators who donate a portion of their proceeds to protecting the Boundary Waters. Dear John, Celebrate Small Business Saturday by supporting local artists and businesses that give back! This holiday season, shop from our curated list of small busine…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

November 22, 2024 at 2:07 AM

We're so close - will you help us get there?

We’re down to the final hours of Give to the Max Day, and the stakes are high. The Boundary Waters needs us now more than ever. Dear John,  We’re down to the final hours of Give to the Max Day, and the stakes are high. The Boundary Waters needs us now more than ever.  The Boundary Waters Defense Fun…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 11:56 PM

Why I'm giving to the Boundary Waters

Manitou Fund is doubling every gift until midnight up to $50,000 to support Save the Boundary Waters Dear John,   Time is running out—Give to the Max Day ends at midnight, and the Manitou Fund is doubling every gift until midnight up to $50,000 to support Save the Boundary Waters. Right now is your …

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  Alex Falconer, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Update from DC - I’m concerned about the Boundary Waters

I’m writing to you from Washington, D.C., where the fight to protect the Boundary Waters has never been more urgent. We come to the Capitol monthly to defend the Boundary Waters, but right now the stakes are incredibly high. Hi John, I’m writing to you from Washington, D.C., where the fight to prot…

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  Becky, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Together, we can protect the Boundary Waters

Today only, all gifts will be matched. Can you chip in? Dear John,  The Boundary Waters has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Ely, I paddled its pristine lakes, worked alongside my father, Bill Rom, at Canoe Country Outfitters, and marveled at the beauty of the pristi…

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

November 21, 2024 at 12:42 PM

⏰ Give to the Max for the Boundary Waters

Today’s the day! It’s Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s biggest day of giving, and we’re so glad to have you with us Dear John,  Today’s the day! It’s Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s biggest day of giving, and we’re so glad to have you with us. Your support helps protect the Boundary Waters - thank …

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

November 20, 2024 at 2:32 PM

🚨$100,000 Boundary Waters matching gift challenge on the line 🚨

Can I count on you to make a gift today to ensure we start Give to the Max Day stronger than ever?  Hi John, Give to the Max Day—Minnesota’s biggest day of giving—is almost here, and your early support is critical to building momentum for tomorrow!  Right now, when you make a gift to Save the Bounda…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 16, 2024 at 1:33 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Our commitment to protecting the Boundary Waters remains unshakable, and together, we are stronger than ever. The Boundary Waters unites people across America, across our differences, and we all must stand together to defend it. We are in this for the lo…

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

November 15, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Update: We just made our case for the Boundary Waters in court

For the past week and a half, we’ve been in court before a state administrative law judge in St. Paul presenting evidence that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources must amend its rules to prohibit copper-nickel mining anywhere in the Boundary Waters watershed. Dear John, For the past week …

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

November 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM

📣 Announcing the Boundary Waters Defense Fund

Today, we’re launching the Boundary Waters Defense Fund. Be among the first to contribute to this powerful new fund. Dear John,   Today, we’re launching the Boundary Waters Defense Fund, and as a valued member of the community, we invite you to join as an inaugural member. As threats to the Boundary…

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  Ingrid Lyons Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 12, 2024 at 5:51 PM

Tomorrow's webinar: How the election impacts the Boundary Waters

Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from our team about what’s at stake and how we’re prepared to act. Dear John,  There’s still time to join one of our webinars tomorrow to hear how the recent election impacts the future of the Boundary Waters. Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from our t…

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  Mark Dayton · [email protected]

November 11, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Here's how we can protect the Boundary Waters

Will you please join me in making a 3X gift that will go towards lasting protections for this unique Wilderness that unites us all? John,   As a Minnesotan, I know we share a deep pride in the state’s northern forests and lakes, especially the iconic Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s more …

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

November 9, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Urgent: The Boundary Waters is facing a critical moment

On this challenging day, one thing is clear: our commitment to protecting the Boundary Waters remains unwavering, and together, we are stronger than ever. John - The Boundary Waters is facing a critical moment. A moment we hoped wouldn’t come. The president elect has vowed to overturn protections an…

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  Ingrid Lyons Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 8, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Upcoming webinar: the election and the Boundary Waters. What’s next?

Join us at one of our special post-election webinar and hear directly from our team about what these results mean for our mission, how we’re ready to confront the threats, and the ways you can help make a difference. John -  Are you wondering about the impact of the recent election on the Boundary W…

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  Ingrid Lyons Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 9:21 PM

A renewed commitment to protecting the Boundary Waters

On this challenging day, one thing is clear: our commitment to protecting the Boundary Waters remains unwavering, and together, we are stronger than ever. John -  On this challenging day, one thing is clear: our commitment to protecting the Boundary Waters remains unwavering, and together, we are s…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Help defend the Boundary Waters – your gift 3X

Tomorrow – Election Day – is a critical moment for the Boundary Waters. Every donation tripled up to $100,000. Rush a gift >>3X match now live 🛶Dear John -  The Boundary Waters needs you now more than ever.  Tomorrow – Election Day – is a critical moment for the Boundary Waters. Federal, state…

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

November 1, 2024 at 12:21 PM

3X match for Give to the Max Day starts today 🛶

Right now, take advantage of our first-ever early giving TRIPLE match put forward by an incredible Boundary Waters supporter. Every donation up to $100,000 will go three times as far for the Wilderness Early giving is happening right now—let’s make every dollar count!3X match now live 🛶Dear John -  …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 3:06 PM

🦇 Celebrate Bat Week with Save the Boundary Waters

These amazing creatures eat thousands of insects (including mosquitos!), pollinate flowers, and help forests thrive by spreading seeds. Dear John -  This week, we’re celebrating Bat Week 🦇 – a global celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role bats play in ecosystems around the …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

October 26, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Cozy up for fall: New Boundary Waters merch 🍂

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

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

October 24, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Save the Date for the Boundary Waters Gala

Be the first to know when tickets go on sale for the Boundary Waters event of the year. Hi John, We’re thrilled to invite you back to Nicollet Island Pavilion this spring for the Boundary Waters event of the year! Boundary Waters GalaThursday, May 22, 2025Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis, MN Ma…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 10:31 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Plus, we are hiring. 60 Years of Wilderness Protection. Read this fantastic piece in MinnPost on the impact of the Wilderness Act and the establishment of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, by Lukas Leaf the executive director of Sportsmen for th…

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  Becky, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

September 29, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Hours left to 3X your impact for the Boundary Waters

Only a few hours left to triple your gift for the Boundary Waters! Hi John,  I hope you’ve been able to get outside to enjoy nature on National Public Lands Day! Today, I’m reflecting on what public lands mean to me. This afternoon I spoke on a panel at a packed event in St. Paul to celebrate Natio…

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  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 28, 2024 at 1:01 PM

3x match alert: triple your impact for the Boundary Waters

Today, we come together across the country to celebrate and recommit to protecting the wild places that inspire us all. The Boundary Waters, one of America's most pristine and beloved wilderness areas, needs your support now more than ever. And today only, you have an incredible opportunity to make …

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  Becky, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 2:32 PM

3X match alert for the Boundary Waters

We need your help to maximize our $60,000 matching gift challenge. Hi John,  Just in! In honor of National Public Lands Day this weekend a generous group of Wilderness defenders just put forward a last minute $60,000 triple match challenge. That means, when you make a gift between now and Sunday mo…

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  Amy and Dave Freeman · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Eight years ago we lived in the Boundary Waters

Today marks our eighth anniversary of living in the Boundary Waters, raising awareness about toxic mining. Hello John, Eight years ago today, we embarked on an extraordinary journey - living an entire year in the Boundary Waters. When we learned of a proposed copper-nickel mine next to our beloved B…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 6:24 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. It's been a busy week for Save the Boundary Waters. Our team was in Washington, DC, for Wilderness Week with the National Wilderness Coalition, a group of conservation advocates that builds political power and advances wilderness legislation. Read more &…

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

September 11, 2024 at 11:16 PM

Recap from DC - where does the Boundary Waters stand?

I'm writing to you from a hotel lobby a few blocks from The White House after a whirlwind few days in our nation's capital. I’m glad to report that our work to achieve permanent protection for the Boundary Waters is gaining incredible momentum! Here are just some of the highlights from our trip: Hi …

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 1:07 PM

The Boundary Waters staff is in DC - here's why

What is the National Wilderness Coalition and what does it have to do with the BWCA? Hi John - Greetings from Washington, DC! My team and I are here for Wilderness Week with the National Wilderness Coalition, a group of conservation advocates that build political power and advance wilderness legisla…

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