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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 11:18 PM

Protecting the Boundary Waters during the pandemic

Protecting the Boundary Waters during the pandemic Protecting the Boundary Waters during the COVID-19 Pandemic In this challenging time, the team at Save the Boundary Waters hopes you are safe and healthy. As we work to maintain our personal and community health, we are also working to main…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Happy Saturday from Save the Boundary Waters

Boundary Waters Business Saturday Boundary Waters Business Saturday Based in Minnesota and sold nationwide, Kakookies are a delicious, functional, plant-based cookie - a cookie reimagined! They are the perfect snack to grab at home or bring on the trail. Learn more about the creation of Ka…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Join us for a virtual rally at 11:30 today

Support the Boundary Waters this Earth Day Please join us for a Virtual Boundary Waters Rally on Zoom at 11:30 Central Time this morning - Wednesday, April 22! Join us in taking action to protect the Boundary Waters this Earth Day.  Wednesday, April 22, 11:30 am CT Zoom Special Guest prese…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM

We know it's Saturday, but we want to talk Boundary Waters business

Boundary Waters Business Saturday Boundary Waters Business Saturday  Redbudsuds is doing its part to help keep our hands clean during the pandemic. They are incredible supporters of Save the Boundary Waters, and give 50% of each Gunflint Peppermint bar sold to the Campaign! Check out how t…
  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 3:29 PM

BREAKING: The Boundary Waters fight is back in court

BREAKING: The Boundary Waters fight is back in court BREAKING: The Boundary Waters fight is back in court While America is focused on fighting COVID-19, the Trump Administration is continuing its assault on the environment and the Boundary Waters, so Save the Boundary Waters is continuing t…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Earth Day edition of #OptInside - can you join us?

Join us for another #OptInside Webinar Earth Day edition of #OptInside: self-care + earth-care with two women of the Wilderness Join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 16th at 4 p.m. Central Time for this week's #OptInside Webinar with Aubrey Miller, Founder and Owner of RedbudSuds Shower Bars …
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 8:27 PM

Shop local for the Boundary Waters

Shop local for the Boundary Waters Get your Campaign merch! Show your love for the Boundary Waters this spring with a new Campaign hat, sweatshirt, or t-shirt while also supporting the permanent protection of the Boundary Waters. Sale runs through April 30th - use coupon code SPRINGTIME20 …
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 10:14 PM

Join us Thursday online with Dave and Amy Freeman

Join us this Thursday, April 9th at 4 p.m. for another #OptInside Webinar Surviving Spring in the Boundary Waters with Dave and Amy Freeman Join us this Thursday, April 9th at 4 p.m. Central Time for this week's #OptInside Webinar with Explorers Dave and Amy Freeman to talk springtime ("sh…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 12:47 AM

What's the latest with the Boundary Waters?

Our founders and some of our staff and supporters live right on the edge of the Boundary Waters Boundary Waters at Home Our founders and some of our staff and supporters live right on the edge of the Boundary Waters, but the rest of us must visit in our own way this April 1st as we #optins…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Get a Boundary Waters sticker when you give

Thanks to our incredible supporters, we were able to hit our match.   John, Thanks to our incredible supporters, we were able to hit our match (a day early)! The generosity demonstrated in these difficult times is a testament to the power of the Boundary Waters and those who love it. Take a…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 12:40 AM

Can you chip in for the Boundary Waters today?

Your gift will be doubled for the Boundary Waters John, The fight to protect the Boundary Waters from toxic sulfide-ore copper must go on despite the challenging circumstances that we are all facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The forces trying to fast-track the Twin Metals mine a…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 10:41 PM

#optinside and join us tomorrow online

Join us tomorrow online for a digital Boundary Waters update Join us tomorrow afternoon *online* while we all work to flatten the curve of COVID-19! Feeling isolated? Got a little bit of cabin fever? Life might look different than it did a month ago because many of us have been practicing…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Now is the time to 2x your gift for the Boundary Waters

Your gift will be doubled for the Boundary Waters   John, The work being done to protect the Boundary Waters must go on during the challenging circumstances that we are all facing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Campaign has incredible supporters, like you, that make it possible to keep fig…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 5:57 PM

#optinside (for now), and join us this afternoon online

Join us this afternoon for a digital Boundary Waters update Join us this afternoon *online* while we all work to flatten the curve of COVID-19! This afternoon, March 20th from 3:30 - 4:30 Central Time, join us online and receive an update about significant happenings with our fight to prev…
  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 9:28 PM

Breaking: Trump Appointed Judge Upholds Illegal Mining Leases Next to Boundary Waters

Breaking: Trump Appointed Judge Upholds Illegal Mining Leases Next to Boundary Waters Breaking: Trump Appointed Judge Upholds Illegal Mining Leases Next to Boundary Waters A Trump appointed judge just ruled to uphold the illegal sulfide-ore mineral leases next to the Boundary Waters. We sue…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 9:06 PM

COVID-19 Boundary Waters update

COVID-19 Boundary Waters update   Dear Supporters, We are grateful for you and your activism to protect the Boundary Waters. The sanctitude of that special place seems even more important in this time of crisis, and our fight even more important. Regrettably, because of the COVID-19 pandem…
  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 7:01 PM

You don’t have to be from MN to love the Boundary Waters

Your gift will be doubled for the Boundary Waters   John, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe right now during the Coronavirus outbreak. I know that this is a public health crisis, and we are committed to keeping our communities safe during this difficult time. But, it also won'…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Your gift will be doubled for the Boundary Waters

It's March Match Madness for the Boundary Waters! It's March Match Madness for the Boundary Waters! John, when you make a gift this month, your dollars will be doubled and will go twice as far in protecting the Boundary Waters. Your generosity is critical in this fight. Thanks to incredible …
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Mark your calendar for the Boundary Waters event of the year

Calling all Boundary Waters Defenders! Join us for our annual gala this spring. This event is one you won't want to miss. Enjoy great company, a packed silent auction to get you ready for paddling season and more! Purchase your tickets before they sell out by clicking below. For the Wil…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Breaking: $25,000 match for the Boundary Waters

It's March Match Madness for the Boundary Waters! Are you dreaming of paddling season? Us too.  Aside from planning an exciting trip, now is also a great time to support the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters because we’ve got a March Match! This month only, your donation will go twi…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 10:42 PM

What's the latest with the Boundary Waters?

Photo credit: Interlaken Imagery A win for the Boundary Waters This month we celebrated a success for the Boundary Waters. On February 5th, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on Rep. Betty McCollum’s bill, “The Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Preventi…
  Tom Landwehr, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Star Tribune Poll: Minnesotans do not want mining near the Boundary Waters

Today the Star Tribune/MPR released a new poll showing that by nearly 3 to 1 Minnesotans do not want mining near the Boundary Waters. This affirms other polling that has consistently shown over the years that Minnesotans oppose threats to America’s most visited Wilderness. Our National Cam…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Happy Valentine's Day from the North

The Boundary Waters loves you. And we love the Boundary Waters. Your incredible love for the Boundary Waters matters. Your generosity, commitment, passion, and advocacy for protecting the Boundary Waters makes a huge impact. Happy Valentine’s Day, The team at the Campaign to Save the Bo…
  Alex Falconer, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 10:36 PM

Your questions about the bill hearing yesterday answered

"Ex-Forest Service chief at House hearing: Don’t make Boundary Waters testing ground for acid mine drainage:" Minnesota Reformer, February 5, 2020. "The administration has refused to disclose the findings of any of that evidence to either Congress or the public,”...“If this review had tr…
  Alex Falconer, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 10:26 PM

We need your help passing this bill for the Boundary Waters

Dear John,  This morning, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on Rep. Betty McCollum’s bill, H.R. 5598, entitled “The Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act,” in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Rep. McCollum's bill would permanently remove t…
  Alex Falconer, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Please join us soon for a video update about Rep. McCollum's bill H.R. 5598

On January 15, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 5598, a bill entitled “The Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her bill would permanently remove the threat of sulfide-ore mining in the watershed and establish the prot…
  Alex Falconer, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 12:22 AM

Please join us tomorrow morning for a video update about Rep. McCollum's bill H.R. 5598

On January 15, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 5598, a bill entitled “The Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her bill would permanently remove the threat of sulfide-ore mining in the watershed and establish the prot…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 8:31 PM

What's the latest with the Boundary Waters?

  2020 is our year for the Boundary Waters The last few months have been tumultuous for the fight to protect the Boundary Waters from the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining in its watershed. As the lead organization in this fight, the Campaign has been working in overdrive – below is an …
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
January 22, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Save the new date: Gala 2020

John, save the date for the 2020 Spring Gala to Save the Boundary Waters! Celebrate with the Campaign at the 3rd Annual Save the Boundary Waters Gala. Please make note of the event's change from Fall to Spring and mark your calendars to make sure you don't miss the biggest chance of the…
  Alex Falconer, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
January 20, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Help us pass this bill for the Boundary Waters

"Federal bill offers critical BWCA protection from mining": Star Tribune Editorial Board, January 17, 2020.   "Northern Minnesota has one of the world’s most extreme climates, and the risk of a mistake, even with modern technology, that could permanently pollute the BWCA is simply too gre…
  Alex Falconer, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 8:32 PM

We need your help passing this bill for the Boundary Waters

Dear John,  If you weren’t able to join our live stream this afternoon, just now Representative Betty McCollum introduced her bill H.R. 5598 to protect the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park from sulfide-ore copper mining! Her bill would remove this threat permanently and establis…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 7:59 PM

BREAKING: Watch the latest announcement about the BWCA now!

Dear John,  Please join us now—2pm CST/3pm EST—on our livestream to hear firsthand from Representative Betty McCollum on how she is taking the next steps to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! WATCH THE LIVESTREAM NOW   You are receiving this e-mail because you have suppo…
  Tom Landwehr, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Something big is coming tomorrow!

Dear John,  You have been with us through thick and thin and we thank you for being with us and fighting to protect the Boundary Waters. You’ve made calls, sent emails, donated and so much more and again, thank you for being at our side! Tomorrow we have an exciting announcement and we’d l…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
January 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Thank you from the Boundary Waters

Thank you for your incredible support in 2019! Your love of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has a big impact. Over 8,326 people helped us meet our match and our fundraising goal, and we raised over $540,000 before we rang in 2020! This will enable us to continue fighting to prote…
  Tom Landwehr, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
January 1, 2020 at 1:32 AM

double your gift - then go celebrate

We received a special matching gift tonight! All gifts will be matched up to $10,000 -- tonight only. Give now. The last thing you do before celebrating the New Year? Help protect the Boundary Waters tonight with a matching gift! As you may have seen, Twin Metals submitted their mine plan…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 11:33 PM

This just in: Boundary Waters match tonight

We just received a surprise matching gift! All gifts will be matched up to $10,000 -- tonight only. Give now. Before you plan your summer trip to the Boundary Waters, help us plan to protect it. We need you on our team in 2020 as we fight to protect the Boundary Waters. With your help, we…
  Sally Jewell, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Resolve to protect the Boundary Waters in 2020?

Dear John, As you may have seen, Twin Metals submitted their mine plan two weeks ago and we need your help to make sure this project doesn't go any further. Please take a moment to hear a special message from former Secretary of the Interior under President Obama, Sally Jewell, below.  “[…
  Walter Mondale, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 5:35 PM

We have a legacy to protect. Can you help?

We still need to raise $150,000 by TOMORROW, Dec. 31. Please donate today! Friend, Will you join me in protecting the Boundary Waters today?  I have been honored to be part of the fight for wild places in Minnesota and across the country while I served as Minnesota Senator and later the 42…
  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM

John, can you chip in for the Boundary Waters?

Dear John, now is your chance to protect the Boundary Waters! Don't let another year slip away without donating to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters! Can we count on you to give a donation this year? As you may have seen, Twin Metals submitted their mine plan last week and we need …
  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 6:55 PM

We are in D.C. right now fighting for the Boundary Waters

Dear John,  The Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters is in D.C. right now challenging the unlawful reinstatement of Twin Metals mineral leases. You probably saw that Twin Metals submitted their mine plan this week, and we need your help to make sure this project doesn't go any further. La…
  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 4:42 PM

BREAKING: Mine plan submitted. It's up to us to save the Boundary Waters now.

Not this mine. Not this place. Dear John,  Twin Metals just submitted their mine plan and we need your help to make sure this project doesn't go any further. This step puts the Boundary Waters at greater risk—one that is not worth taking and could lead the state down a dangerous path toward…
  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 7:10 PM

We need your support in D.C. on Friday

Hi John, Please join me in D.C. this Friday, December 20th. I wanted to make sure you know that we have an oral argument in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, before Judge Trevor McFadden. This is an opportunity for our lawyers to directly tell the Jud…
  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 1:45 AM

John, match funds are running out. Can you give this week?

OUR MATCHING FUNDS ARE QUICKLY RUNNING OUT. Please don't hesitate -- donate today! John, Thank you for your generous commitment to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. We could not do this work without you. I want to let you know that our team just found out that Patagonia's Match is…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 8, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Don't forget to shop for the Wilderness this Holiday Season!

John,  Protect the Wilderness this Holiday Season! For the first time ever we have launched our own Save the Boundary Waters online merch shop. Show your love for the Boundary Waters this giving season with a new Boundary Waters bag, sweatshirt, or hat -- and they make great gifts! Addi…
  Courtney Otto, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 5:21 PM

John, join us in D.C. to Save the Boundary Waters!

Dear John, Interested in learning more about the threat of copper-nickel mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters? Want to meet other folks passionate about the BWCA and learn how you can help us speak loudly for our favorite quiet place? Then join Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 5:36 PM

John, Your Gift Doubled by Patagonia!

It's Giving Tuesday and Patagonia is Doubling Your Impact! John,  Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that inspires people to give generously. One of our incredible partners, Patagonia, is matching all gifts made to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters through December 31st, up t…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 5:34 PM

Patagonia is Doubling Your Gift

  John,  We have some exciting news. One of our incredible partners, Patagonia, is matching all gifts made to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters through December 31st, up to 10 million dollars! Help us maximize this incredible and generous opportunity by making a year-end gift through…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 1:01 AM

John, are you grateful for the Wilderness?

Take a Moment to Reflect As the holidays quickly approach, and the lengthening to-do lists linger, we'd like you to take a moment to reflect with us on how lucky we are to have such a unique lakeland Wilderness as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This special place continues to inspire awe…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 2:17 AM

John, we unlocked an extra dollar for dollar $5,000 match!

Dear John, Thanks to your generosity, the Campaign has reached its 2019 Give to the Max Day goal! But we’re not done yet - thanks to our friends at Clif Bar Family Foundation, we’ve got a $5,000 dollar for dollar match to see how much farther we can go! Every donation made above our $200…
  Steve Piragis, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 12:42 AM

John, greetings from Ely!

Dear John, Steve again, just checking in today from Ely, Minnesota, located just outside the Boundary Waters. The Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters has its headquarters up here in Ely, which is also where I decided, back in 1978, to settle and grow my family business, Piragis Northwoo…