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Update as of August 18, 2026, 2:30 pm CT:

Governor Walz just proclaimed today to be Save the Boundary Waters Day!

Update as of August 18, 2026, 6:30 am CT:

Governor Walz issues Executive Order, taking a monumental step for Boundary Waters protections

What just happened: Today, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 26-10, which implements critical state protections for the Boundary Waters watershed from sulfide-ore copper mining and advocates for the passage of legislation that would permanently protect the Wilderness.

TAKE ACTION. Help us thank Governor Tim Walz for taking this important step and for standing up for the Boundary Waters.
- If you live in Minnesota, use this link to thank Governor Walz.
- Not in Minnesota? Use this link to thank Governor Walz.
LEARN MORE. Read our blog to learn more about what today’s Executive Order says, and what it means. Read here.

What else can I do?

MINNESOTANS

Tell your elected officials at the Minnesota Legislature to protect the Boundary Waters.

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DONATE TO OUR BOUNDARY WATERS DEFENSE FUND

As threats to the Boundary Waters continue to escalate, we need to ensure that we’re ready to meet every challenge without hesitation.

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BUSINESS COALITION

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