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Carrying the Wilderness Forward: Jeff’s Boundary Waters Legacy

Oct 22, 2025

The Boundary Waters is more than a place on the map – it’s where memories are made, laughter echoes across lakes, and moments of stillness stay with us for a lifetime. Many Wilderness Defenders, just like you, have found deep meaning here and have chosen to carry that love forward by including Save the Boundary Waters in their estate plans.

How to Leave a Legacy for the Boundary Waters

Oct 16, 2025
Campaign Updates

Minnesota Takes Action for the Boundary Waters: An event series of connection, learning, and action

Oct 9, 2025

Creating change through donor-advised funds this DAF Day

Oct 6, 2025
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Thank you for a successful Ely Garden Party

Aug 10, 2023
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Wilderness Perspectives

Three little kids and their grown-ups go camping in the Boundary Waters

Jul 26, 2023
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4th of July in Ely!

Jul 13, 2023
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Campaign Updates

We’re going back to court.

Jul 7, 2023
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Campaign Updates

Important update on our lawsuit to protect the Boundary Waters

Jun 1, 2023
We’ve had a busy five months at the Minnesota State Capitol!
Campaign Updates

Recap of the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session

May 24, 2023
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Campaign Updates

Anti-Boundary Waters legislation update and how we’re fighting back

May 19, 2023
Becky Rom Speaking at the Seminar
Campaign Updates

Becky Rom and the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters present at The Hague’s 5th Annual Water and Peace Seminar

May 4, 2023
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Paddles Up Party Recap

May 3, 2023
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