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

April 8, 2021 at 8:15 PM

The Courage and Inspiration of Sigurd Olson: A Personal Memory

In honor of Sigurd Olson’s birthday this week, I’m sharing a story about this legendary man that I wrote back in 1999 in tribute to the 100th anniversary of his birth.     Dear John,    In honor of Sigurd Olson’s birthday this week, I’m sharing …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Happy Earth Month - tune into our Livestream right now

Thank you for helping to make the most of this momentum! Now - tune in to our LIVESTREAM! Dear John,     Thank you for your incredible support during our March Match Fundraising Campaign! The fight to protect the Boundary Waters from the immense…

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

March 31, 2021 at 11:30 PM

We’re so close

We have had an incredible response to our first ever triple match - and we’re so grateful. If you haven’t taken advantage of this opportunity to triple your impact, now is the time to act. TRIPLE MY GIFT Fellow Boundary Waters enthusiast -  …

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  Steve Piragis, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 6:40 PM

My favorite Boundary Waters animals

The Boundary Waters is a vast habitat for loons, as well as many other birds. Will you help protect it for these magnificent creatures by making a gift today? TRIPLE MY GIFT John,  Have you ever considered just how incredible Loons are? Or Be…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Last day to triple your impact

Today is the last day of our 2021 Triple March Match! We have seen such a wonderful response to this campaign, and we’re only $20,000 away from maximizing our triple match TRIPLE MY GIFT Dear John,    Today is the last day of our 2021 Triple…

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  Tom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 6:15 PM

2 days left to 3x your impact

There are so many reasons to protect the Boundary Waters and its ecosystem. This precious landscape is home to many species of flora and fauna that rely on the Wilderness in its undamaged state to survive. TRIPLE MY GIFT Dear John,    There a…

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

March 29, 2021 at 10:34 PM

RSVP: Update Webinar THIS Wednesday

Join me along with Alex Falconer, Government Affairs Director with the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters, this Wednesday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. CT for an informational webinar   Dear John,    It feels like the wind is at our back with the ex…

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

March 26, 2021 at 3:16 PM

BREAKING: U.S. Senator Tina Smith calls for Boundary Waters protection

Senator Smith’s action is great news for the defenders of our nation’s most visited national Wilderness Area and a critical step toward permanent protection of the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining.   Dear John,    We are excited to announce that toda…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 3:28 PM

Don't forget to register for Boundary Waters trivia night

March 25th at 7 p.m. CT. Think you know the Boundary Waters? Put your knowledge to the test and join us for a night of Boundary Waters fun! Dear John,    Think you know the Boundary Waters? This is your last chance to register for a night of vir…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 10:19 PM

BIG NEWS: Biden administration reviewing risky mineral leases near the Boundary Waters

The Biden administration has announced that it is reviewing the unlawful reinstatement and renewal of Antofagasta’s Twin Metals mineral leases next to the Boundary Waters - the subjects of our lawsuits.   Dear John,    Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness, the …

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

March 22, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Happy World Water Day, John

The Boundary Waters is world renowned for its abundance of clean freshwater. On this World Water Day, we are celebrating the very thing we seek to protect from toxic sulfide-ore copper mining: the interconnected waterways of our incredible canoe country.   Dear Joh…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 20, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Space is limited - RSVP for BWCA Trivia

March 25th at 7 p.m. CT. Think you know the Boundary Waters? Put your knowledge to the test and join us for a night of Boundary Waters fun!       Boundary Waters Virtual Trivia night is THIS THURSDAY!    Think you know the Boundary Waters? Put y…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 11:00 PM

No other place like this on earth

The majestic Boundary Waters Wilderness is an iconic national – and international – public lands treasure. But did you know, the Boundary Waters is one of only fourteen “International Dark Sky Sanctuaries” - making it one of the most naturally dark places on earth, void of artificial lig…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 12:54 AM

Join us for Boundary Waters virtual trivia night

March 25th at 7 p.m. CT. Think you know the Boundary Waters? Put your knowledge to the test and join us for a night of Boundary Waters fun! RSVP FOR TRIVIA     Dear John,    Registration just opened for Boundary Waters virtual trivia night!  …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 14, 2021 at 12:01 PM

What's the latest with the Boundary Waters?

Permanent protection for the Boundary Waters is in our sights, but the fight isn’t done yet.     As we pass the one-year mark of navigating the pandemic in the United States, the importance of the Boundary Waters as a sanctuary for so many of u…

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

February 24, 2021 at 4:23 PM

What’s the environmental threat of copper mining near the Boundary Waters?

Sign the petition asking the Biden-Harris administration to permanently protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park from sulfide-ore copper mining.     Dear John,    You may have seen that we launched "100 Days…

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

February 17, 2021 at 11:05 PM

100 Days of Action to Save the Boundary Waters?

This week we're kicking off 100 Days of Action to Save the Boundary Waters to make sure America’s most visited Wilderness is at the top of the list in 2021.     Dear John,    The Biden administration has shown they're ready to take bold action …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 1:01 PM

John, a Boundary Waters love story

We appreciate you at the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters.     Hi John,    Folks across the country have fallen in love with the Boundary Waters, and have incredible stories to tell. Maybe you are one of them! It’s a love that compels us all…

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

February 11, 2021 at 6:11 PM

Have you heard about the Boundary Waters state bill?

On Monday, the Boundary Waters Permanent Protection Bill was introduced in both the Minnesota House (H.F. 840) and Senate (S.F. 763) by chief authors Representative Kelly Morrison and Senator Steve Cwodzinski. GIVE TODAY     Hi John,    On M…

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

February 1, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Biden should renew the push to protect the Boundary Waters

As detailed in another strong editorial by the Star Tribune, Minnesota's largest newspaper, the Biden administration should renew the push to protect the Boundary Waters. As detailed in another strong editorial by the Star Tribune [1], Minnesota's largest newspaper, the Biden administrat…

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  Tom Landwehr, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 8:39 PM

This is our chance

One important action to solving the climate crisis is protecting and preserving Minnesota's Boundary Waters Wilderness from sulfide-ore copper mining. Dear John,  Yesterday marked a return to a government committed to decision-making rooted in science and law, not cronyism and political …

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 7:22 PM

What the 30 x 30 Executive Order means for BWCA protection

What the President's Executive Order on Climate Change Means for Boundary Waters Protection What the President's Executive Order on Climate Change Means for Boundary Waters Protection Dear John,  Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order that directs the government to conserve 30 p…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 7:37 PM

What's the latest with the Boundary Waters?

Permits available tomorrow and federal Path to Permanent Protection of the Boundary Waters.   Dear John, Last week brought hope and optimism to our cause. We believe that 2021 will prove to be a turning point in our fight to permanently protect the Boundary Waters. With the election of Joe …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 17, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Last day to shop to Save the Boundary Waters

Hurry for our BWCA merch sale.   Today is the last day to shop the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters 2021 merch sale online. Use sale code HELLO2021 for 20% off any purchase.   You are receiving this e-mail because you have supported the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters - a proje…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 10:39 PM

Experience the Boundary Waters in 2021

Winter is a great time to start planning your summer 2021 Boundary Waters Wilderness trips.   Dear John, Winter is a great time to start planning your summer 2021 Boundary Waters Wilderness trips! Visit again or for your first time, and remember why this wild place is truly worth saving. O…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Show off your love for the Boundary Waters

Hurry for our BWCA merch sale.   There’s one more week to shop the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters 2021 merch sale online. Use sale code HELLO2021 for 20% off any purchase. Want something a little more old school? Check out the vintage summer camp BWCA tee from shop-to-support part…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Thank you and Happy New Year

Bring in the New Year with Boundary Waters merch.   Happy 2021! As a special thank you for your support, you can shop our official Save the Boundary Waters online store using sale code: HELLO2021 for 20% off your order. When you buy Campaign merchandise online, you benefit the Campaign b…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 2:01 AM

Cheers to the Boundary Waters

Rush your year-end gift right now. John, We know we've sent you a lot of emails, so we’ll make this short and simple: here’s our resolution for 2021: achieve permanent protection for the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining. You can help us make this resolution a reality by ru…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 11:01 PM

2x your impact for the Boundary Waters

Don’t miss your opportunity to double your impact for the Boundary Waters by rushing your year-end gift right now. John, Don’t miss your opportunity to double your impact for the Boundary Waters by rushing your year-end gift right now. We have until midnight tonight to unlock a $25,000 …

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

December 31, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Could we win in 2021?

Let’s make sure 2021 is a big year for the Boundary Waters. Boundary Waters advocate, 2020 was a big year in politics, and 2021 will be as well - the transition to a new federal administration brings both challenges and opportunities. We’ve got plans to really make 2021 count in the fig…

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  Amy Freeman, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Winter in the Boundary Waters

Join me and speak loudly for this quiet place. Amy Freeman here, checking in from Ely, Minnesota. I’m between guiding dog sled trips at the moment, and wanted to take this opportunity to encourage you to make a year-end gift to Save the Boundary Waters. As we approach the end of 2020, I …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 12:10 AM

Breaking -- 24 hours to unlock $25,000 for the BWCA

This just in! A generous donor has put forward a last-minute $25,000 match challenge to push us through the final 24 hours of 2020. This just in! A generous donor has put forward a last-minute $25,000 match challenge to push us through the final 24 hours of 2020. Help us unlock this gif…

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 1:01 PM

23,444,730 metric tons of CO2

Protecting the Boundary Waters is critical to combating climate change Dear John, The Boundary Waters is an incredible landscape that is vital for us and for the planet. In particular, protecting this Wilderness is critical to combating climate change because: The Twin Metals copper m…

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  Tom Landwehr, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 7:06 PM

John, a year in review

Protecting the Boundary Waters isn't possible without you. Dear John, 2020 was like getting caught in a hail storm while you’re paddling across Lac La Croix. And, just like getting caught in a hail storm, we knew that no matter what, we couldn’t stop paddling -- we had to keep working to p…

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  Jack Piragis · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 7:52 PM

My favorite thing about the Boundary Waters

Make a year-end contribution today to protect the Wilderness Dear Human, My name is Jack Piragis. My dad, Steve Piragis, owns and operates Piragis Northwoods Co. in Ely, Minnesota, which means I get to play in the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest quite a bit. I have two favo…

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  Dogs for the BWCA · [email protected]

December 27, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Bark loudly for this quiet place

Help save the Boundary Waters Dear Human, My name is Zoey and I am here to represent a specific segment of Boundary Waters supporters - Dogs for the BWCA. I have had the great pleasure of visiting the Boundary Waters many times with my mom, who works for the Campaign to Save the Boundar…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Happy holidays from the Boundary Waters

Thank you for defending the Wilderness this year. John, Seasons Greetings!   Thank you for your continued support of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. We hope you are having a happy and healthy holiday season, and wish you the very best heading into 2021.   Warmly, The Save the…

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December 18, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Wintering in the Wilderness with Amy Freeman

Join us on Monday at 12:30 CT Online Join us for a "Wintering in the Wilderness" webinar with Amy Freeman! Join Amy Freeman online this Monday, December 21 at 12:30 p.m. Central Time. She will reflect on the winter she and her husband, Dave, spent in the Boundary Waters and will share stor…

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December 12, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Shop art & delicious food for the BWCA

Shop to support the Boundary Waters this holiday season! One of the best parts of the holiday season is the food. Save the Boundary Waters is lucky to have some excellent culinary Shop to Support partners this year, so protect the Boundary Waters while giving your friends or family membe…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 8:46 PM

Holiday gifts still on your list this year?

Shop to Support the BWCA.   Is shopping for holiday gifts still on your list this year? Shop with these Save the Boundary Waters Shop to Support partners to help protect the Boundary Waters and give your friends or family members apparel they will love! Shop the Campaign to Save the Bou…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Protect the Boundary Waters while you shop - don't miss out

Shop to Support the BWCA Dear John,  Protect the Wilderness while you shop this Holiday Season! Throughout the month of December, we will showcase some of the incredible businesses we partner with that are committed to protecting the Boundary Waters - read about a few of them below.  Pro…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 5:38 PM

Is the Boundary Waters on your list today?

It's Giving Tuesday. We have a real chance to protect the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining forever   Photo credit: Jim Brandenburg John, Today is Giving Tuesday - an annual holiday where people around the world come together in unity and generosity to support communities and c…

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November 28, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Small Business Saturday for the Boundary Waters

Shop to Support the BWCA John,  Today is Small Business Saturday!   Get a jump start on your holiday gift list while also supporting the permanent protection of the Boundary Waters. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities, and it's especia…

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  Travis & Mat, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 11:20 PM

Why we pick the BWCA every time

The Boundary Waters is a true test of whether a couple can survive marriage John, The Boundary Waters holds a very special place in all of our hearts. No one could put a price on this Wilderness, and what it means to those who hold it dear. Mat and I have been going to the Boundary Waters …

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  Volunteers with Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 8:34 PM

What has the Boundary Waters meant to you in 2020?

Save the BCWA this Give to the Max Day John, Did you know that Save the Boundary Waters has a nationwide volunteer ambassador program? These dedicated individuals are volunteers that represent the Campaign and organize Boundary Waters enthusiasts to take action across the country. Three of…

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  Mia Divecha, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 4:08 PM

Why I’m a proud donor

Save the BCWA this Give to the Max Day John, My name is Mia Divecha - I am an avid Boundary Waters user, and a proud donor to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. I didn’t grow up camping, but when I moved to Minnesota I was eager to explore this place that so many Minnesotans claime…

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

November 19, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Can we raise $103,000 in less than 24 hours?

It's Give to the Max Day Today’s the day! We have until 11:59 PM CST tonight to raise $103,000. Can you help? To maximize your impact for the Boundary Waters today, you can:  Help Save the Boundary Waters win prize money by giving during Power Hours. There are two power hours the three o…

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  Tom Landwehr, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 18, 2020 at 9:53 PM

Can you give $5 for the Boundary Waters?

Your dollars will be doubled for the BWCA John, Tomorrow is Give to the Max Day 2020, a state-wide giving holiday celebrating and benefitting Minnesota’s non-profits. The next 12 months will be absolutely critical for the fight to protect the Boundary Waters forever - can we count on you…

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

November 16, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Join me for a Boundary Waters update

Save the BWCA on Give to the Max Day John,  While the Boundary Waters proved to be a winning issue on November 3rd, we’ve still got a lot of work to do in order to take full advantage of the opportunity in front of us. Minnesota’s Giving Holiday, Give to the Max Day, is only three days aw…

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

November 12, 2020 at 5:36 PM

This just in: Challenge Match doubled

Save the BWCA on Give to the Max Day John,  The elections on November 3rd provided the American people with new opportunities to protect the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining. Today we are announcing two exciting challenges to financially support the Campaign to Save the Boun…

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