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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.

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

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We're suing. Again. Here's why.

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