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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
A group of Save the Boundary Waters supporters pose in front of a large, inflatable loon at the REI Co-op Wilderness Action Day

Photo Blog: Wilderness Action Day with REI Co-op

Jul 5, 2022
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Sign your name to support the Forest Service’s environmental study

Jun 29, 2022
A close-up photo of a white flower blooming next to a mossy log. (Photo Credit: Nate Ptacek)

June shop to support spotlight: New partners and summer selections

Jun 16, 2022
A picture of a canoe resting on the shores of a Boundary Waters lake. (Photo Credit: Samuel Wagner)

Planning your first Boundary Waters trip? Consider these 5 tips

Jun 10, 2022
A picture of a loon on a Boundary Waters lake

The Boundary Waters ecosystem is a unique — and delicate — refuge

Jun 3, 2022
A photo of a sunset over a Boundary Waters lake.

Don’t be fooled, H.R. 2794 would benefit northeastern Minnesota

May 31, 2022
Two red canoes sit upside near a campsite in the Boundary Waters (Photo Credit: Nate Ptacek)

We flew past our match goal!

May 27, 2022
A dog sits in a canoe pack during a trip to the Boundary Waters

Look to the Boundary Waters for dog-friendly adventures

May 19, 2022
An aerial photo over South Kawishiwi River

Five things to know about Boundary Waters protection bill - HR 2794

May 20, 2022
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