Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 5:00 PM

2X your impact for the Boundary Waters

In 2022 we have the opportunity to make history and achieve permanent and lasting protection for Boundary Waters. We are well equipped to win, with supporters like you by our side.   Dear John, In 2022 we have the opportunity to make history a…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 1:26 AM

Boundary Waters protection that doesn’t waver.

My friend former U.S. Vice President and outspoken Boundary Waters ally ,Walter Mondale, passed away in April. His words call us to action, that we must follow his example and the generations of Minnesotans who have fought so hard to protect this wild and beautiful place. …

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  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 7:54 PM

John, can the Boundary Waters count on you to donate this year?

Don't let another year slip away without donating to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters! Dear John, 2021 has been a busy and important year for the fight for the Boundary Waters -- national momentum to finally protect this beloved Wilderness continues to…

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  David Doniger, Natural Resources Defense Council · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 12:37 AM

Join me in making a matched gift to the Boundary Waters

My name is David Doniger, and I’m the Senior Strategic Director of the Climate & Clean Energy Program in Washington D.C. at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) - a strategic national partner organization to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. Th…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Match your Boundary Waters donation now

Hello from Ely. Join me in making a contribution today to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to double your dollars. Greetings from Ely, I often reflect on how far the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters has come since we started and…

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  Riverhorse, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 2:36 PM

A ticking time bomb of toxic pollution

In what world would a mine belong here? Not today. Not in a hundred lifetimes. Not ever. Footage from the Boundary Waters short film: A Northern Light Dear John, For me, it’s always been about water. While the rest…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Announcing: 2X match for the Boundary Waters

We’ve set a big goal: raising $100,000 in the next five days to hit our annual budget goal to protect the Boundary Waters. Thanks to people like you who love America’s most popular Wilderness - the Boundary Waters. Dear John, We’ve set a big goal: raising $100,000 …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 10:47 PM

Happy holidays from the Boundary Waters

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 2022. Dear John!Thank you for your continued support of the Campaign to Save the Bou…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 10:29 PM

Send a last-minute gift of Boundary Waters protections

Looking for an impactful last minute gift (that doesn’t require shipping!) this Holiday season? Give a last minute Save the Boundary Waters donation e-card for the holidays! Dear John, Give a last minute Save the Boundary Waters donation e-card for the holidays! W…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 19, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Give the gift of Boundary Waters protections

Looking for an impactful last minute gift (that doesn’t require shipping!) this Holiday season? Make a donation in honor of a loved one to Save the Boundary Waters and give them a protected Wilderness for generations to come. Dear John, Looking for an impactful las…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 18, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Registration just opened for virtual comment meetings - sign up

We need your voice now! There are three opportunities to have your voice heard. Dear John, The U.S. Forest Service just opened the registration for three public comment meetings in January as part of their process to collect public input on the proposed 20-year ban…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 11, 2021 at 3:10 PM

Give the gift of Boundary Waters art & experiences

One of the best parts of the holiday season is making great memories through shared experiences with loved ones. Dear John, One of the best parts of the holiday season is making great memories through shared experiences with loved ones. Save th…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 10:56 PM

Thank you for a successful Boundary Waters comment period

Thank you! You showed up for the Boundary Waters. In just 30 days, thousands of you submitted comments to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as they take a new look at old mining rules that are inadequate to protect the magnificent Boundary Waters Wilderness. …

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 4:07 PM

Don't forget. Last day to submit Boundary Waters comment

TODAY is the deadline - December 8. Submit your comment to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in support of banning dangerous copper mining near the Boundary Waters Wilderness     TONIGHT, December 8, is the deadline to submit your comment to the Dep…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 9:51 PM

2 days left: Boundary Waters deadline

Tomorrow - December 8. Submit your comment to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in support of banning dangerous copper mining near the Boundary Waters Wilderness We’ll get right to the point, we need you, John, to submit your com…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 12:34 AM

John, Boundary Waters deadline on FOX 9 news

3 days left to submit your comment to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in support of banning dangerous copper mining near the Boundary Waters Wilderness Dear John,   Because of your action and support, we’re gaining momentum at …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Don’t miss the Boundary Waters DEADLINE

It’s the time of year to order thoughtful gifts and to submit your public comment to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before the deadline this Wednesday, December 8! Dear John, It’s the time of year to order thoughtful gifts and (!) to submit your publ…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 5:38 PM

TONIGHT - Live Screening Premiere of My 110-Mile Run Across the Boundary Waters

Join us for the premiere of a short film about my 110-mile run across the Boundary Waters. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring trail runners Clare Gallagher and Kyle Pietari! Photo credit Brendan Davis Dear John,   Join…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Is the Boundary Waters on your list today?

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world by philanthropically supporting communities and causes.  Photo by Katie Mumm Dear John,   Today is Giving Tue…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Join us: live screening premier of my 110-mile run across the Boundary Waters

Join us for the premiere of a short film about my 110-mile run across the Boundary Waters. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring trail runners Clare Gallagher and Kyle Pietari! Photo credit Brendan Davis Dear John,   Join…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 27, 2021 at 12:01 PM

New Merch + Small Business Saturday for the Boundary Waters

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities, and it's especially important this year as many small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Dear John, Get a jump-start on your holiday gift list while als…

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  Steve Piragis, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 2:22 AM

Just in: 3X match for the Boundary Waters

We just received a surprise TRIPLE match courtesy of the Manitou Fund - now, when you give before MIDNIGHT tonight, all donations will be TRIPLED to protect the Boundary Waters for Give to the Max Day! Can you chip in? Hey, Steve here! We just received a surprise TRIPL…

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  Dave and Amy Freeman, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 12:03 AM

Join us and speak loudly for this quiet place

2X by MIDNIGHT to permanently protect the pristine lands and waters of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. Dear John,   For generations, people of all ages, abilities, and walks of life have gone to the Boundary Waters and returned to their dai…

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  Tadd, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 9:16 PM

The wisdom of those who came before us

Professor Tadd Johnson, Esq., member of the Bois Forte band of Chippewa. Give to the Max Day. Greetings John,   On the outskirts of the Boundary Waters, and inside of this wilderness, my family lived and thrived for generations. Those who came before us had the wi…

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  Kids for the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 6:36 PM

the youth of our world are counting on you to protect wilderness

The Boundary Waters is threatened. It's Give to the Max Day - help us raise $300,000 by MIDNIGHT to permanently protect it.   Kids for the Boundary Waters meeting with Deb Haaland, the current U.S. Secretary of the Interior virtually via Zoom Dear J…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 4:20 PM

This is the sign you’ve been waiting for -- pitch in for nature

Don't let the Boundary Waters turn into this...it's Give to the Max Day - help us raise $300,000 by MIDNIGHT to permanently protect the pristine lands and waters of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. Dear John,   The next 12 months will be absolutely critical for the …

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

November 18, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Can we raise $300,000 by midnight for the BWCA?

It's Give to the Max Day - help us raise $300,000 by MIDNIGHT to permanently protect the pristine lands and waters of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. GIVE NOW 1 day challenge: help us raise $300,000 by MIDNIGHT to permanently protect the pristine lands and water…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 9:59 PM

A national movement to save the Boundary Waters? 🛶

Your impact will be doubled for the Wilderness for Give to the Max Day Dear John,   Yesterday the Mountain Journal, a major wild-outdoors news publication, released an outstanding in-depth story & interview [1] with our National Campaign Chair Becky Rom about o…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 3:07 PM

How much is the Boundary Waters worth to you?

Give to the Max Day is in two days! Your impact will be doubled for the Wilderness. Dear John,   The majestic Boundary Waters Wilderness is an iconic national – and international – public lands treasure. But did you know that the Boundary Waters is one of only four…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 1:14 AM

Thursday: Boundary Waters beer collaboration & trivia

Join us on Thursday, November 18 for trivia and Give to the Max Day! Dear John,   Minnesota’s largest giving holiday for nonprofits, Give to the Max Day, is only three days away. Donate today and your gift will be DOUBLED for the Boundary Waters! 2X MATCH: DONA…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Your gift will have 2X the impact

There is no need to wait to contribute to defending the Boundary Waters. Make a MATCHED early gift today. Dear John, this Thursday is Give to the Max Day 2021, a major giving holiday celebrating and benefitting Minnesota’s non-profit organizations.  The Campa…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 10:10 PM

2 comment periods to stop 1 threat to the Boundary Waters?

Take action during current comment periods to protect the Boundary Waters. Dear John,   Have you seen the news? Yesterday the state of Minnesota kicked-off a 30-day comment period - a chance for those that care about the fate of this pricele…

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  Tom Landwehr, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 7:37 PM

Take action today: new opportunity to save the Boundary Waters from copper mining

You can take a quick and important action today that could help permanently protect the Boundary Waters from destructive sulfide-ore copper mining. Dear John,   You can take a quick and important action today that could help permanently prot…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Are you ready to weigh in on the fate of the Boundary Waters?

Join us tomorrow, Nov. 4 for a virtual comment writing party and mushroom foraging webinar Dear John,   The majestic Boundary Waters Wilderness is an iconic public lands treasure. Did you know the Boundary Waters is one of only fourteen “Int…

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  Becky, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 6:59 PM

2X match for Give to the Max Day today

Protect the Boundary Waters. Your dollars will be doubled up to $150,000 for Give to the Max Day. Early giving for Give to the Max Day starts TODAY Dear John,   The Boundary Waters is a special place with its 1.1 million acres of interconnected waterways, un…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 12:56 PM

Catch up on recent Boundary Waters news

Last week’s announcement on Boundary Waters protections from the Biden administration marks a major turning point! Read more about the recent news for Boundary Waters protections below.  Dear John,   It’s been an incredible past week and a h…

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 6:52 PM

We need your help to get the job done

By now you’ve likely heard this week’s big news: The Biden Administration has taken a major step to protect the Boundary Waters by filing an application for a 20-year ban on sulfide-ore copper mining on federal public lands in the watershed of the Boundary Waters! …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 2:49 PM

Take action for the Boundary Waters now

Webinar at 11:30 a.m. CT. Today is also the first day of the public comment period. Dear John!    Today is the 43rd anniversary of the passage of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act of 1978, which expanded and added important protectiv…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 11:43 PM

Boundary Waters celebration webinar 🛶

Webinar - October 21 at 11:30 a.m. the Biden administration just announced it is initiating the process to ban mining on federal public lands in the Boundary Waters Wilderness watershed. Dear John!    As you know, the Biden administration annou…

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 3:27 PM

Biden moves to protect the Boundary Waters

The Biden administration just announced it is initiating the process to ban mining on federal public lands in the Boundary Waters Wilderness watershed. Exciting news John!  The Biden administration just announced it is initiating the process to…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 11:46 PM

Attempts to “greenwash” risky mining near the Boundary Waters

We released a report today detailing how Antofagasta is "greenwashing" its risky mining project next to the Boundary Waters. Dear John,   Chilean mining giant Antofagasta recently has tried to rebrand its Twin Metals mining project next to the Boundary Waters a…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 9, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Just launched - podcast to Save the Boundary Waters 🔊

We’ve created a podcast! Join us on our journey to discover why the Boundary Waters Wilderness is so important to protect by learning about its history, finding inspiration in its beauty, and hearing stories about the fight to protect this iconic Wilderness. De…

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

October 4, 2021 at 7:07 PM

Just announced: 30-day public comment period

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced today that a 30-day public comment period will begin on November 9. Citizens can comment on the rules that allow copper mining in the Boundary Waters watershed, and the inadequacy of the current mining rules to protect the Boundary …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 9:53 PM

Monday - join us VIRTUALLY for BWCA Legacy Celebration 🎉

Join us on Monday, October 4, 2021 for our virtual Boundary Waters Legacy Celebration! Dear John,   Don't forget to join us THIS Monday, October 4, 2021, for our virtual Boundary Waters Legacy Celebration! When you attend online, you will receive access to a fantas…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 26, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Triple match inside - the Boundary Waters can’t be bought

To celebrate National Public Lands Day, we have an amazing ONE DAY 3X match offer to protect the Boundary Waters. The Boundary Waters can’t be bought. Antofagasta’s Twin Metals has proven time and again that it's not above buying influence. The latest proof? Hirin…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM

24 hours, 3X the impact

It’s National Public Lands Day! When you give before midnight your gift will be TRIPLED.   Dear John,   It’s National Public Lands Day! Re-up your commitment to defending wild places by taking action for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness today. We have an u…

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  Tom Landwehr, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Important update from Executive Director of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters

Today I’m announcing my retirement after more than 40 years of working to conserve Minnesota’s precious natural resources. Dear fellow Boundary Waters defenders,    Today I’m announcing my retirement after more than 40 years of working to conserve Minnesota’s precious …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 10:17 PM

September updates from the Boundary Waters

News and updates from the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. Permanent protection for the Boundary Waters is in our sights.     Dear John,   The fall equinox arrived this week, and with it comes more in-person and virtual opportunities …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 10:25 PM

A silent auction you won’t want to miss

Join us on Monday, October 4, 2021 for our virtual Boundary Waters Legacy Celebration! Dear John,   Join us on Monday, October 4, 2021, for our virtual Boundary Waters Legacy Celebration! When you attend online, you get access…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 2:01 PM

TODAY - Last chance for October 4 in-person tickets

You have until TONIGHT, September 20 to get yours, so act now. Welcome from Senator Tina Smith, U.S. Senator. Dear John,   The deadline to purchase your tickets for the in-person October 4 Boundary Waters Legacy Celebration is…

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