Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

April 1, 2022 at 12:54 AM

We’re behind on our fundraising goal

With four hours left, we’re only $8,000 away from maximizing our triple match of $165,000 -- will you help us cross the finish line?Dear John,    We’ll make this short and sweet. We are behind on our March Match Spring fundraising goal. With four hours left, we’re only $8,000 away from maximizing ou…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 10:49 PM

The Boundary Waters is still in great jeopardy.

Despite my life-long love for the beauty of the Boundary Waters, a dark cloud looms in the back of my mind every time reflect on its future. For all of the peace and serenity that I find paddling the waters of the BWCA, there is also an ever-present awareness that, in an instant, this could all be d…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 5:52 PM

Breaking: Twin Metals tells US Senate its sulfide-ore copper mine risks the Boundary Waters

At a key U.S. Senate hearing this morning, Twin Metals admits sulfide-ore copper mine will pose risks to the Boundary Waters. Dear John,    This morning, Twin Metals Minnesota Spokesperson Julie Padilla argued in front of a key U.S. Senate committee that our recent wins for the Boundary Waters shoul…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Urgent - Twin Metals trying to undo everything we’ve won for the Boundary Waters

This morning in Washington D.C., the spokesperson for the Twin Metals mine is testifying in front of the U.S. Senate . This giant mining company, owned by a billionaire family in Chile, hopes to convince Congress to undo the protections we’ve begun to win to protect the Boundary Waters. Dear John,  …

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  Sam Chadwick · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 11:18 PM

What if we fail?

These types of conservation battles are very hard to win, because we’re up against the monumental power and influence of the mining industry, but we have an opening this year to finally get it done. This year is our best chance to pass federal law that permanently protects the Boundary Waters waters…

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  Mark Dayton · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 12:04 PM

Will you join me in defending the Boundary Waters?

Minnesota is blessed with so many spectacular natural areas, none greater than the Boundary Waters. The only acceptable goal is permanent protection from copper mining near the Boundary Waters. Dear John,    During my 45 years in public life, I came to know our great state from border to border. Min…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 6:17 PM

The threat looms for the Boundary Waters

Today you have the opportunity to show your commitment to safeguarding this pristine Wilderness with a triple-matched gift.Dear John,   I wanted to let you know that if we miss this chance to protect the Boundary Waters, we could lose one of the most important wild natural habitats on earth, where t…

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  Lisa, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 1:28 PM

I’ve spent the last decade in the Boundary Waters

As a professional expedition leader, I have spent the better part of the last decade in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Photo credit: MLVB PhotographyHi John,    As a professional expedition leader, I have spent the better part of the last decade in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderne…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 3:10 PM

TODAY at noon - Boundary Waters trip planning webinar 🛶

Join expert trip planners Jason from Ely Outfitters and Ben from Paddle Planner, and me for a webinar all about Summer Boundary Waters Canoe trip planning which takes place TODAY, FRIDAY, March 25 at noon CT virtually! Sign up here. Hi John,  Ice out will be here before you know it, so get ready for…

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  Ingrid, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 9:12 PM

My commitment to the Boundary Waters

The Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters and our national coalition allies have been working tirelessly for 10 years to get to this point: we now have a rare and historic opportunity to finally pass federal protection for the entire watershed. But let me be clear: winning permanent protection will n…

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  Maddie, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM

The environmental issue of our time

Join expert trip planners Jason from Ely Outfitters and Ben from Paddle Planner, and me for a webinar all about Summer Boundary Waters Canoe trip planning which takes place THIS FRIDAY, March 25 at noon CT virtually! Sign up here. TRIPLE MY GIFT! Hi John!  My name is Maddie Fahnline, and I’m an Or…

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  Becky, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 1:26 PM

World Water Day for the Boundary Waters 💧

Triple your impact today on World Water Day! Today is World Water Day! The interconnected waterways of the Boundary Waters Wilderness are some of the cleanest waters in the WORLD and it’s one of the last remaining places on earth where paddlers often dip their cup and drink straight from the lake. …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 6:56 PM

Listen to season two - a podcast to Save the Boundary Waters 🔊

Just launched yesterday - listen to season two of the Boundary Waters podcast.Dear John, The second season of “A Podcast to Save the Boundary Waters” launched yesterday with episodes one and two!🎙   Listen to Matthew, Maddie, and Megan as they head up the Gunflint Trail, a gateway to the Wilderness …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 10:48 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Monthly newsletter from the Boundary Waters. Spread the word! Kids for the Boundary Waters D.C. fly-in is June 12 - 15, 2022 . Encourage youth ages 15-22 you know to come with us to fly into Washington, D.C., to advocate for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Applications are due by March 20…

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  Jon Nelson and Jeff Soderstrom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Ingrid Lyons named Executive Director of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters

We are pleased to announce that the Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness board has unanimously decided to remove the "interim" from Executive Director Ingrid Lyons' title. Under Ingrid's leadership the campaign has achieved someDear John,  We are pleased to announce that the Northeastern Minnesot…

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  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 10:33 PM

Save the date: two important Boundary Waters events of the year

Join us when the weather is warm for our annual Ely Garden Party on July 3 and our annual Gala at the Nicollet Island Pavilion on September 22, 2022!  Dear John, Mark your calendars and join us when the weather is warm for two Boundary Waters events that you won't want to miss: our annual Summer Ga…

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  Sam, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 1:41 AM

Your gift doubled: commit to protecting the Boundary Waters

Don’t give toxic mining practices a foothold, invest in protecting America’s most visited Wilderness today with a matched monthly gift starting at just $10. Greetings John,  There is power in numbers. Recent polling shows that nearly 70% of Minnesotans favor permanently protecting the Boundary Wate…

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  Lloyd, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 11:13 PM

Match alert: 2X your impact for the Boundary Waters when you become a sustainer

We’re excited to announce that we are matching all first month sustaining gifts up to $5,000 when you give before tomorrow night - Thursday, Feb. 17!  BECOME A SUSTAINER Dear John,  My name is Lloyd Vogel. I am the Chief Communications Officer at Enlightened Equipment, an outdoor equipment brand …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 11:37 PM

48 hour match alert: 2X your impact for the Boundary Waters when you become a sustainer

Today, Governor Walz’s administration announced in a letter to Twin Metals that the state has ended consideration of the company’s sulfide-ore copper mine plan on the edge of the Boundary Waters Wilderness.   Dear John,    Today, Minnesota Governor Walz’s ad…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Quiz: which Boundary Waters lake is your true love?

Find out which lake is your true love - take the quiz here!   Dear John,    This Valentine’s Day we’re celebrating our true love - the Boundary Waters! It’s probably obvious, but all of us at the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters are smitten with America’s…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Help protect the Boundary Waters with a Valentine's Day e-card

Send an instant Valentine's day e-card to protect the Boundary Waters this year to someone special Dear John,   Share your love of the Boundary Waters with your Valentine! Give a gift that's straight from the heart and help permanently protect the Boundary Waters with …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 8:20 PM

Newsletter: updates from the Boundary Waters

It’s been a busy and exciting few weeks for the Boundary Waters. We celebrated when the Biden administration announced the cancelation of Twin Metals two mining leases! Their cancelation now blocks the most immediate mine threatening the Boundary Waters.  Greetings…

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  Sam Chadwick, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 7:52 PM

We are hiring at Save the Boundary Waters

We are hiring for a number of positions right now. Dear John,     Are you, or someone you know, looking for a meaningful and challenging job working for something you feel passionately about? Come work with me and my team at Save the Boundary Waters! We’re hiring f…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Recap and reactions: big news for the Boundary Waters

Yesterday we did a happy dance when the Biden administration announced the cancelation of Twin Metals’ two federal mineral leases. These leases were unlawfully renewed in 2019 (a Trump administration action we’ve fought in court), and their cancelation now blocks the most immediate mine …

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  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Make the Boundary Waters a forever Wilderness

Today’s move by the Biden Administration to cancel Twin Metals’ mining leases next to the Boundary Waters is the biggest moment that the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters has had in years. Dear John,    Today’s move by the Biden Administration to cancel Twin Met…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 5:12 PM

BREAKING: Mining Leases Canceled

We have great news to share with you! Today the Biden administration announced it has canceled the two federal mining leases held by Twin Metals. These leases would have allowed Twin Metals to develop a sulfide-ore copper mine right next to the Boundary Waters. De…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 12:28 AM

Boundary Waters trip planning & resources 🛶

It’s that time of year again - Boundary Waters trip planning season! The first day to reserve summer 2022 Boundary Waters entry permits is THIS WEDNESDAY, January 26.       Greetings John,    It’s that time of year again - Boundary Waters trip planning season…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 8:52 PM

We did it - a quarter million comments sent for the Boundary Waters

Thank you! We delivered just under a QUARTER OF A MILLION comments advocating for the protection of the Boundary Waters. This is significant success for the future of our favorite Wilderness! Thank you, John!    The 90-day comment period …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Deadline tonight: have you submitted your Boundary Waters comment?

Today is the last day to submit your Boundary Waters comment - make sure you have submitted yours.   SUBMIT COMMENT TODAY Dear John,    TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to submit your public comment to protect the Boundary Waters during the Biden Admin…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Deadline: have you submitted your Boundary Waters comment? 🛶

Time is running out to submit your comment during the Biden Administration's 90-day public comment period on the proposed 20-year ban on copper mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters.    TAKE ACTION TODAY Dear John,    Don't forget! T…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 17, 2022 at 5:13 PM

2 days left to submit Boundary Waters comment

Submit your comment during the Biden Administration's 90-day public comment period on the proposed 20-year ban on copper mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters.  Dear John,    The time to take action for the Boundary Waters is now. T…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 11:38 PM

The clock is ticking for Boundary Waters comments

There are only SEVEN DAYS LEFT to submit your comment during the Biden Administration's 90-day public comment period on the proposed 20-year ban on copper mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters.    Dear John,    There are only SEVEN DAY…

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  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 4:43 PM

Webinar TONIGHT - Meet Birds of Prey and Protect the Boundary Waters

Join us virtually tonight for Boundary Waters advocacy and fun for the whole family. Photo credit Drew Brocket Dear John,   Join us virtually TONIGHT to meet incredible birds of prey from the Raptor Center while learning simple steps for how you can make…

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  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 7, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Meet birds of prey and protect the Boundary Waters on Tuesday

Join us virtually for Boundary Waters advocacy fun for the whole family...with birds! Photo credit Drew Brocket Dear John, join us virtually for Boundary Waters advocacy fun for the whole family...with birds!   Meet incredible birds of prey from the Rapto…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 10:34 PM

Please attend U.S. government’s Boundary Waters Listening Sessions next week

Joining a Boundary Waters public listening session next week. Dear John,   Today on his birthday, we honor the legacy of former U.S. Vice President, Minnesota hero, & Boundary Waters ally, Walter Mondale, who passed away last year. He fought tirelessly to prot…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 12:30 AM

3X match expires at 7 pm CT ⏰

Don’t wait: any online donations received between now and 7pm CT will be triple matched! Don’t wait: any online contributions received between now and 7 pm CT will be automatically TRIPLED for the Boundary Waters! TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT! We…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Just in: your gift tripled for the next two hours

Protect the Boundary Waters for the next two hours ONLY any online donations received between now and 7pm CT will be automatically triple matched! TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT! Dear John,   We hit our goal, but we aren’t stopping! We’re stretching our…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 7:05 PM

The Boundary Waters looks like a snow globe ❄️

Please consider making a year-end gift today to help permanently protect the Boundary Waters once and for all.  Photo by Brendan Davis RUSH A MATCHED DONATION Greetings from the Boundary Waters. I woke up this morning at -9º F after…

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  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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