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June 24, 2020 at 6:05 PM

BREAKING: We’re challenging the state's rules.

Help raise Minnesota's state standards to protect the Boundary Waters John, we're challenging state rules that jeopardize the Boundary Waters Today, Save the Boundary Waters filed a new lawsuit challenging state rules that leave the Boundary Waters vulnerable to damage from toxic sulfide-o…

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June 23, 2020 at 5:08 PM

ACTION ALERT: Tell the DNR to stop the Twin Metals project

John, the Department of Natural Resources decided to let Twin Metals have access to state lands The Department of Natural Resources has the power to stop the Twin Metals mine near the Boundary Waters.  As detailed in another strong editorial by the Star Tribune [1], Minnesota's largest new…

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June 18, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Patagonia®️ presents new film featuring the Boundary Waters: Public Trust

Join the live panel discussion about Public Trust - June 25th at 6:30pm CT Hi John, Join us next week for an exclusive chance to watch Public Trust, a new feature-length documentary film made in partnership with Patagonia®️ and featuring our partner group Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters…

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June 12, 2020 at 6:31 PM

We can’t succeed while systemic racism persists

Our commitment to environmental and racial justice. We at the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters grieve along with Minnesota and the nation for George Floyd. His senseless murder at the hands of Minneapolis Police is a harsh reminder of the systemic injustice that persists in our nation,…

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June 10, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Thursday: Join us for an online Boundary Waters film screening

Tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Boundary Waters documentary online. Join us tomorrow evening *online* for a Boundary Waters film screening  We recently created a new educational documentary about the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining on the edge of the Boundary Waters and are hosting an online film…

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June 8, 2020 at 10:14 PM

Urgent: Trump signed Executive Order that will fast track Twin Metals mining project

The assault on the Boundary Waters accelerates after a new Executive Order signed, waiving environmental review The assault on the Boundary Waters accelerates after a new Executive Order signed, waiving environmental review There is a lot going on in the country right now -- the coronavirus…

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May 27, 2020 at 10:59 PM

Happy paddling season in the Boundary Waters

Monthly E-newsletter from the Wilderness Photo credit: Megan Wind It's paddling season in the Boundary Waters In accordance with the orders of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, many of us headed into the Boundary Waters this past Memorial Day weekend. After a long winter, it is a joy to experien…

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May 23, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Dreaming about the Boundary Waters this weekend?

Boundary Waters Business Saturday Photo credit: Nate Ptacek Thank you, Patagonia!   Since the founding of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters, Patagonia has been an essential partner in the fight against proposed sulfide-ore copper mining on the edge of the Boundary Waters. Whether it …

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May 14, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Birds in the Boundary Waters #OptInside webinar tomorrow

Noon tomorrow - attention all birders! Friday edition of #OptInside Join us tomorrow, Friday, May 15th at 12 p.m. Central Time for this week's #OptInside Webinar all about one of our favorite Boundary Waters topics: birds!  With springtime in the Boundary Waters the migratory birds, like …

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May 13, 2020 at 7:53 PM

Thank you for a successful #GiveAtHome week

We were able to participate in a week of online generosity through Give At Home MN, and it was a huge success!  Thank you for your generosity during Give at Home MN! Last week would have been our largest fundraising event of the year, our annual Save the Boundary Waters Gala. Instead, we we…

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May 8, 2020 at 8:35 PM

"The most effective lobbying group in D.C."

#GiveAtHomeMN ends at midnight Dear John, Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness, the organization that leads the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters, leads a coalition united to protect the Wilderness from sulfide-ore copper mining. It also funds numerous programs including Kids for the …

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May 8, 2020 at 6:12 PM

Speak loudly for this quiet place

Today is the last day of #GiveAtHomeMN give before Midnight Photo by Nate Ptacek When you support Save the Boundary Waters, you are supporting a strategic, multi-pronged approach to achieve permanent protection for the Boundary Waters watershed from copper mining. Save the Boundary Water…

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May 8, 2020 at 1:57 PM

You + the Campaign = the strongest defense against Twin Metals

Speak loudly for this quiet place - make a gift today. The Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters has one goal: to permanently protect the Boundary Waters watershed from sulfide-ore copper mining. When you give a financial gift today, you make it possible for Northeastern Minnesotans for Wi…

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May 7, 2020 at 2:59 PM

We need you this afternoon for the Boundary Waters

Auction now open and Boundary Waters social hour Today we would have hosted our third annual Boundary Waters Gala, our biggest fundraising event of the year. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate this special Wilderness. There are only two days left of Give At Home MN week, and t…

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May 6, 2020 at 11:05 PM

Fwd: BREAKING: We’re suing. Again.

Save the Boundary Waters filed a new lawsuit in federal court. Hi John, I hope you are doing well. I'm Alex Falconer, Director of Government Relations at the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters, and like you, I can’t wait to paddle in the BWCA soon (hopefully this summer). I want to make sure y…

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May 6, 2020 at 1:43 PM

BREAKING: We’re suing. Again.

Save the Boundary Waters filed a new lawsuit in federal court. John, the Trump administration is giving away our precious public resources to Chilean mining giant Antofogasta. Today Save the Boundary Waters filed an important new lawsuit in federal court. We are once again, taking the lead…

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May 5, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Will you defend America’s most popular Wilderness?

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow. Your gift will be doubled for the Boundary Waters John, Happy Giving Tuesday! On this (rescheduled) global giving holiday, we’re celebrating the world-renowned Boundary Waters and asking for your support in protecting it. These days, the existence of a two millio…

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May 4, 2020 at 9:40 PM

You can be a leader in the fight for the Boundary Waters

Your gift will be doubled for the Boundary Waters John, We’re excited to introduce the Save the Boundary Waters Leader Camp, a group designed to celebrate and reward our donors! When you give $50 or more, you are automatically enrolled in Leader Camp, where you’ll get exclusive access to: …

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May 3, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Federal secrecy is a red flag on mining near BWCA

Star Tribune Editorial Board: Federal secrecy is a red flag on mining near BWCA John, it's time to pull the plug on this terrible project.  "Federal secrecy is a red flag on mining near the BWCA:" Star Tribune Editorial Board, May 2nd, 2020.  “If the Trump administration won’t share vital…

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May 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Can you make it to our Boundary Waters virtual film screening?

This weekend, join us online for a virtual film screening of our new Boundary Waters documentary Grab some popcorn and join us *online* for a Boundary Waters film screening  We recently created a new educational documentary about the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining on the edge of the Bo…

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May 1, 2020 at 5:09 PM

Protect the Boundary Waters when you #GiveAtHome this week

Starting today, May 1, join us for #GiveAtHomeMN GiveMN, the folks behind the annual giving holiday Give to the Max Day, are putting on a week-long online fundraising campaign for nonprofits across Minnesota - and it starts TODAY, May 1st! During these challenging times, so many people have…

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April 30, 2020 at 6:08 PM

A week of Boundary Waters events to look forward to

Online starting tomorrow, May 1, join us for #GiveAtHomeMN Join us for Give at Home MN Join us for a special week of generosity and unity for the Boundary Waters - online - starting tomorrow, FRIDAY, May 1st, and running through May 8th. We’ll be hosting a variety of fun digital events, inc…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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'…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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