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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

Hudson Bay Girls: Paddling the Path to Wilderness Protection

Nov 4, 2025
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A Year in the Wilderness

From The Freemans: Life In Front Of The Lens

Jul 5, 2016
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Wilderness Perspectives

Resupply Report: Water, Woods & Wonder

Jun 30, 2016
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Book Excerpt: Shelter

Jun 27, 2016
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Put a Loon On It

Jun 21, 2016
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A Year in the Wilderness

From the Freemans: A Day In the Life

Jun 17, 2016
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Wilderness Perspectives

BWCA Dads: Bill Rom

Jun 17, 2016
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Know the Issue

Breaking BWCA News from the U.S. Forest Service

Jun 14, 2016
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Know the Issue

Science Desk: Waves of Warblers Flood the Northwoods

Jun 3, 2016
Dragon fly on a hand (photo by Nate Ptacek)
A Year in the Wilderness

From the Freemans: Metamorphosis

Jun 2, 2016
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