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Science Desk

What our research is revealing in the Boundary Waters

Nov 5, 2025

Continued protection for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness depends on ongoing, science-based research led by a dedicated team of staff, interns, and volunteers. Andrew Gardon, Conservation Biologist with Save the Boundary Waters, shares some of the work and passion driving efforts to protect one of America’s last wild places.

Campaign Updates

Threats to the Boundary Waters – November 2025 Update

Nov 5, 2025
Wilderness Perspectives

The Boundary Waters’ best-kept secret? It’s the people

Nov 3, 2025
Wilderness Perspectives

Paddling the Path to Wilderness Protection

Nov 4, 2025
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Wilderness Perspectives

Paddle into Dreams, Portage onto Bliss

Jul 14, 2020
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Visiting the Boundary Waters During COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020
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Garage Sale Results

Jul 6, 2020
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Running across the Boundary Waters - Update

Jul 2, 2020
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Know the Issue

We must stop the rush to ruin the Boundary Waters.

Jun 29, 2020
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Wilderness Love Story

Jun 24, 2020
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Minnesota's Rules Won't Protect the Boundary Waters

Jun 24, 2020
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Letter to Star Tribune from retired miner Bob Tammen

Jun 23, 2020
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Trump Administration changes environmental rules that put the Boundary Waters in even greater danger.

Jun 17, 2020
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