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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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Wilderness and Public Lands -- Unlimited access to Nature

Apr 27, 2021
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Wilderness Perspectives

Visiting the Boundary Waters - for beginners!

Apr 28, 2021
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Rep. McCollum's Bill - HR 2794

Apr 23, 2021
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Earth Day - Shop to Support the Boundary Waters

Apr 21, 2021
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The Boundary Waters is Endangered

Apr 13, 2021
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Boundary Waters Legends

The Courage and Inspiration of Sigurd Olson: A Personal Memory

Apr 8, 2021
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History of the Boundary Waters and its Protections

Apr 7, 2021
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Wildlife Photography on the Gunflint

Mar 31, 2021
Jim Brandenburg aerial photo of Boundary Waters

Senator Tina Smith Letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland

Mar 30, 2021
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