Sam Chadwick, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Who is the future of Boundary Waters conservation?

Our youth-led program is meeting directly with decision makers to tell them to protect Canoe CountryDear John, Experiences in the Boundary Waters can be transformative, and that’s true especially for youth at the many camps and access programs in our region that focus on taking young people of all b…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Recap of my trip to D.C. for the Wilderness this week

From meeting on Capitol Hill to rally supporters, it was a busy week in D.C. advocating for the Boundary WatersDear John,I'm writing to you from the airport after a whirlwind few days in our nation's capital. I’m glad to report that our work to achieve permanent protection for the Boundary Waters is…

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

March 19, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Why are we on Capitol Hill advocating for the Boundary Waters?

My team and I arrived from Minnesota yesterday to advocate for the permanent protection of the Boundary Waters in D.C. Dear John,  My team and I arrived from Minnesota yesterday to advocate for the permanent protection of the Boundary Waters in D.C.  There are multiple terrible pieces of legislation…

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  Jessie Diggins · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 2:11 PM

Last call to join me at the Boundary Waters Gala

Don't miss your chance to join me and hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts at the Boundary Waters Gala on May 2nd!Hi John,  Don't miss your chance to join me and hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts at the Boundary Waters Gala on May 2nd! This is your last chance to get tickets to the Boundary Waters event o…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 7:46 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Dear John,  Our hard work, patient persistence, and consistent trips to Washington, D.C., to meet with Members of Congress and staff of critical Congressional committees, paid off recently. Rep. Stauber forced an amendment, called a “rider” in the U.S. H…

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  Kelsey Polcher, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 1:12 PM

Boundary Waters Gala tickets selling quickly - get yours today

Less than 100 tickets remaining for the Boundary Waters event of the yearHi John,  Our annual Boundary Waters Gala is coming up in less than two months, and tickets are already over 75% sold out. With a new spring date, this year's event promises to be our best gala yet. This is your chance to secur…

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

March 2, 2024 at 1:30 PM

The wait is over. Tickets are live for the Boundary Waters Gala 🎉

Tickets are now available for the Boundary Waters event of the year! This is an event you won't want to miss. Hi John,  You are invited to the Boundary Waters event of the year! Join us as we celebrate the Wilderness we all love, hear the latest developments in the fight for its protection, and more…

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  Becky's iPhone · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Hours left to make 2X the impact for the Boundary Waters

Hi friend- I’ll make this quick. As a valued supporter of Save the Boundary Waters, I want to give you an update about our work straight from our nation's capital!  This week, Alex and I are in D.C. on behalf of the Boundary Waters, and we are having some fantastic meetings with legislators - edu…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 3:13 PM

Just launched: flash match to defend the Boundary Waters

I’m making my way through the halls of Congress, heading to a meeting with one of our strongest allies, Rep. McCollum. Dear John, I am writing to you from Washington D.C., where I am actively fighting for the protection of the Boundary Waters. Right now, I’m making my way through the halls of Congr…

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  Amanda Hefner, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 22, 2024 at 9:24 PM

Legislative clock is ticking on pro-Boundary Waters bills

I’m eating most of my lunches in the Capitol cafeteria these days - that’s how much time I’m spending advocating on behalf of protecting our precious Boundary Waters!  Dear John,  Last week, we officially started the 2024 Minnesota Legislative session. As you may have heard, it's a short session tha…

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  Amanda Hefner, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 20, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Tomorrow: can you attend our Boundary Waters legislative priorities webinar?

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 21st, at 12:00 p.m. CT for a webinar and get involved this year in protecting the Boundary Waters.  RSVP HEREDear John, Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 21st, at 12:00 p.m. for a webinar about the new pro-Boundary Waters bill in the MN Legislature, and to …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

February 19, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Don't miss out on new Boundary Waters merch 🛶

Wear your love for the Boundary Waters every day! Get a limited-time Save the Boundary Waters merch and be part of the movement to protect this Wilderness for generations to come. Dear John, Wear your love for the Boundary Waters every day! Get a limited-time Save the Boundary Waters shirt, water bo…

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  Amanda Hefner, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 8:45 PM

What's new for the Boundary Waters this session? Join us for a webinar to learn more

 Dear John, We invite you to join us on Wednesday, February 21st, at 12:00pm for a webinar about the new pro-Boundary Waters bill in the MN Legislature, and to learn about how you can support the Boundary Waters at your local precinct caucus!   The new "4 Features” bill was introduced in the State L…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Send your Valentine a Boundary Waters e-card

Give a gift that's straight from the heart and help permanently protect the Boundary WatersDear 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. Make a donation and choose from our selection …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 10:45 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country.Dear John, This legislative session, a new bill is being introduced in the MN State Legislature that would help safeguard the Rainy River Watershed from sulfide-ore copper mining. This new bill is being introduced by Rep. Sandra Feist and Senator Kelly Morr…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 11:15 PM

Boundary Waters Permits for 2024 open on Wednesday 🛶

It’s that time of year again - Boundary Waters trip planning season! The first day to reserve 2024 Boundary Waters entry permits is THIS WEDNESDAY, January 31.   Hey John,  Have you started thinking about paddling season yet? Or maybe considering one of the hiking trails this year? It’s hard to beli…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 10:24 PM

One-year anniversary of historic Boundary Waters mining ban: what's next?

Tomorrow is the one year anniversary of the historic mining ban near the Boundary Waters but these protections are only temporary. Dear John,  I can’t believe it’s already been a year, but tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the Biden administration's historic decision to protect the headwaters …

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

January 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Don't miss out: Boundary Waters Gala tickets on sale soon 🎉

Mark your calendar for our new SPRING gala on May 2Hi John,  We are less than 100 days from our annual Boundary Waters Gala with a new spring date (!) We couldn’t be more excited to get together with you and our paddling community for an evening of delicious food, drinks, and advocacy to raise cruci…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 4:50 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Dear John,  After years of our tireless work testing water quality, Birch Lake, a popular lake near the Boundary Waters, was finally recognized as polluted. This announcement sheds light on the ongoing pollution that has largely been ignored by state agen…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 3, 2024 at 2:13 PM

Thank you and Happy New Year ✨

We are starting 2024 strong with supporters like youHello John! Happy New Year! I know you’ve heard a lot from us recently, so I’ll keep this brief. Thank you for your continued commitment to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. Because of the support of Wilderness Defenders like you, we surpas…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 1, 2024 at 12:12 AM

Hours left to 3X your gift for the Boundary Waters

End this year with a lasting impact for the Boundary Waters.Dear John,  I’ll make this quick - we are $2,430 short of our $10,000 matching gift challenge. The funds we raise today are essential for us to continue our critical and much-needed work to permanently protect the Boundary Waters forever. T…

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 10:10 PM

Just In: I'll 3X your gift for the Boundary Waters by midnight ⏰

My husband and I are triple matching donations, up to $10,000, until midnight tonight. Dear {First Name or “Wilderness Defender”},   As we approach the end of this historical year for Boundary Waters protections, my husband Reid and I decided to personally TRIPLE every gift you make for the Wilderne…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 6:08 PM

$7,210 to go by midnight ⏰

John can you renew your support for the BWCA?Dear John, Steve here checking in from Ely. There are less than 12 hours left to make a tax-deductible gift this year and we still have $7,210 to raise before midnight. And right now, your gift will be DOUBLED thanks to a matching gift challenge, but this…

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  The Schrukes, Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Midnight deadline: the Boundary Waters needs you

Something is abundantly clear: the Boundary Waters is unlike anywhere else on the planet. But this incredible place is at risk.Dear John,  As passionate explorers and proud owners of Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge in Ely, Minnesota, our family has had the privilege to travel and witness the beauty of ast…

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  Amy Freeman · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Sharing our beloved Boundary Waters with the world

Limited matching funds remain. Get your donation matched 2x today Limited funds remain: 2x matching gift challenge  Amy Freeman is a wilderness guide, explorer and author. Amy and her husband Dave have traveled over 50,000 miles by kayak, canoe, sailboat and dogsled through some of the world’s wilde…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Antofagasta’s plan to ruin the Boundary Waters. Can you help us fight back?

The persistent efforts by a mining conglomerate to establish a toxic copper mine on the doorstep of the beloved Boundary Waters looms. Dear John,  The past few months have proven that the watershed of the Boundary Waters is still at grave risk of dangerous and risky mining despite some of the monume…

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  Sam Chadwick, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Who are you protecting the Boundary Waters for?

Did you see that all gifts will be matched 2x right now?Dear John,Sometimes I’m asked “what are we saving the Boundary Waters from?” You obviously know the answer to this one - the dire threat of copper mining along the pristine waterways flowing into and through the very heart of the Wilderness. Ju…

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  Lisa Pugh, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 2:01 PM

2X the impact of our Boundary Waters science program

My name is Lisa Pugh, and I am the water quality Monitoring Program Manager at Save the Boundary Waters. We have an exciting update to share with you, and I’m reaching out to ask for your support in expanding our crucial work before the year is up. Dear John,  My name is Lisa Pugh, and I am the wate…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Alert: recent bill targets endangered animals of the Boundary Waters

2X your impact for the Boundary Waters and the wildlife that depend on it.   Hi John, Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. This act establishes crucial protections for fish, wildlife, and plants that are categorized as threatened and endangered. Three species listed under …

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 1:38 PM

⏰Time is running out, get your Boundary Waters donation matched

Drilling was recently approved near the BWCA, we need to act nowEnding soon: 2x matching gift challenge 🛶 Hi John, I have an urgent request for your help to protect the Boundary Waters. Twin Metals Minnesota secured approval for exploratory drilling near Birch Lake. By next year’s paddling season, t…

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  The Team at Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Happy Holidays from Save the Boundary Waters

Thank you for your continued support of this year!Hello John, We hope you are having a happy and healthy winter season! We want to take a moment to thank you for your support of Save the Boundary Waters - it’s been a historical year in the fight to protect Canoe Country. The Boundary Waters received…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 7:16 PM

We need your help to protect the Boundary Waters forever

We stand on the shoulders of giants who have fought to defend the Boundary Waters, and today we’re continuing the century-long legacy to protect this embattled Wilderness. We've made significant progress, but the work is not done. Dear John,  We stand on the shoulders of giants who have fought to de…

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 5:46 PM

🚨U.S. Rep. Stauber rushes to ruin the Boundary Waters & how you can help

Rush a 2X year-end gift to help us defend the Boundary Waters against these forces. If the Boundary Waters is polluted by toxic copper mining, it can’t be reversed. Hello John,This is the last week until Congress adjourns for the year, and Rep. Stauber and his anti-Wilderness buddies in D.C. are sp…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 2:13 PM

Last chance: did you get your Northern Lights BWCA sticker?

MIDNIGHT deadline to get your limited edition Northern Lights Boundary Waters StickerHello John -   This past weekend, there was a seasonal shift in Ely and throughout the Boundary Waters. The sheen of fresh, “wild ice” glitters under the night sky, creating a mesmerizing spectacle, especially when …

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Did you see last night's Northern lights?

As light pollution increases, we need to protect this Dark Sky Sanctuary for future generations. Dear John,  Just last night, I had the privilege of witnessing a magnificent display of the Northern Lights just outside of the Boundary Waters. I’ve been “chasing the aurora” for the past few years, and…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Can you attend our annual Boundary Waters meeting in Ely? ❄️

Don't miss our annual winter supporter meeting in Ely on Sunday, December 10 at the Ely Folk School from 10 a.m - 12 p.m! Hear the latest about the conservation work we lead locally and nationally to protect the Boundary Waters forever.Dear John,  Don't miss our annual winter supporter meeting in El…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 12:06 AM

Urgent: help protect the Boundary Waters this Giving Tuesday

Our work together has never been more important than it is right now. The Boundary Waters continues to face dire threats from toxic sulfide-ore copper mining proposed next to the Wilderness. Dear John - Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that inspires people to give generously to transform …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Shop to Support the Boundary Waters

Discover some of the incredible business partners committed to protecting the Boundary Waters. These shops have generously opted to donate a portion of their sales from a particular item or complete inventory to help defend the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining, so you can feel good abo…

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  🛶 the team at Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 23, 2023 at 1:31 PM

The Boundary Waters is grateful for you

Thank you for being part of an incredible community of Wilderness Defenders.John -  As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving to give thanks, all of us at Save the Boundary Waters extend our heartfelt gratitude to you. Without your love of this Wild place, we would not have achieved the histori…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 10:07 PM

Last call for Boundary Waters merch 📣

Last call for merchandise. This apparel is only available until November 24. Dear John, This is your last chance for our limited-time-only Save the Boundary Waters apparel! This apparel is the perfect gift for the paddler or wilderness enthusiast in your life. Your purchase will help fund the criti…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 2:59 AM

Ope, this doesn’t look good for the Boundary Waters

MIDNIGHT deadline to double your impact for the Boundary Waters Dear John -  I wouldn’t be reaching out again if it wasn’t urgent. We have less than four hours to hit our Give to the Max Day goal, and we are $30,000 short. The funds we raise today are critical in ensuring we can respond to the ongoi…

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  Becky's iPhone · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 1:56 AM

This is serious: the Boundary Waters is short - can you help?

Help us close the gap. If you haven’t had the chance to donate, don’t miss out on this opportunity to double your impact and help protect the Boundary Waters forever. Hi Wilderness Defender- I’ll make this quick - I just heard from Save the Boundary Water’s Executive Director, Ingrid Lyons, that w…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Midnight deadline: the Boundary Waters needs you

Don't sleep on this chance to double your impact.Hi John   With giving season upon us, I find myself reflecting on this past year. I saw so many people come to Ely, either to canoe, camp, or explore Northern Minnesota. This reminds me of when I first came to Ely and why I’m dedicated to saving the B…

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  Nate Ptacek, Patagonia · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 10:01 PM

How has the Boundary Waters shaped your life?

In 2005 I took a summer job, sight-unseen, at a canoe outfitter near the end of the Gunflint Trail that changed my life forever. Greetings John!  It was early May 2005, and pockets of snow still clung to the edge of a dark forest filled with recently-thawed lakes. As I piloted my beat-up station wag…

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  Sam Chadwick, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Boundary Waters match: 12 hours remaining

Don't miss out on the opportunity to double your donation.Dear John,  The Boundary Waters has been my favorite place on earth since I was 11 years old! Thanks to my Grandpa Ray, who led youth trips through this “canoe country” over multiple decades, this place has been in my family’s hearts for gene…

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  Lucy Trotter, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 4:31 PM

New voices advocating for the Boundary Waters

Your gift DOUBLED when you give by MIDNIGHT 🛶 = 🛶 🛶 Dear John,  As part of my work at Save the Boundary Waters this year, I witness the power of bringing in new voices into the movement to protect this incredible Wilderness. I have had the pleasure of working with some of our fantastic partners to s…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Urgent: the Boundary Waters needs you

We have a narrow window to prevent this disastrous mining before it's too late.   John, I'm writing you today with an urgent request. The Boundary Waters continues to face dire threats from toxic sulfide-ore copper mining proposed along the Wilderness edge.We have a narrow window to prevent this dis…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Your gift today = double impact for the Boundary Waters

Today is Give to the Max Day and your gift will be DOUBLED thanks to a matching gift challenge. Donate before midnight.  Give to the Max Day is TODAY 🛶Dear John, Today is Minnesota’s biggest giving holiday, Give to the Max Day, and we have an ambitious fundraising goal this year. I’m nervous about i…

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  Lisa, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 8:45 PM

How our water quality testing is protecting the Boundary Waters 🔬🛶

Donate on Give to the Max Day (Nov. 17) and your gift will be doubled.Dear John , I'm writing you with breaking news about the beloved Birch Lake, a treasured recreational lake on the edge of the Boundary Waters. Yesterday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) officially added this cherishe…

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 2:28 PM

🚨 The Boundary Waters is under multiple threats

With your support, we can continue our critical work of protecting this pristine Wilderness.  Dear John, The past few weeks have proved once again that the headwaters of the Boundary Waters is still at risk of dangerous and risky mining. DOUBLE MY GIFT In October, Twin Metals (a subsidiary of Chil…

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