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The bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters is heading to the Senate floor. Urge your Senators to vote NO on HJ Res. 140!

 

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Breaking: The Senate vote on terrible Boundary Waters resolution has been DELAYED

Feb 11, 2026

Update on February 11: The U.S. Senate vote that will determine the fate of the Boundary Waters has been delayed.

Meet Wilderness Defender, Lloyd Vogel, co-founder and CEO of Garage Grown Gear

Aug 12, 2025
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Save the Boundary Waters - March 2025 issue update

Mar 31, 2025
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What’s the latest with the Boundary Waters?

Mar 26, 2025
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10 Tips for a Successful BWCA Trip with Kids

Nov 10, 2023
Sam Chadwick
Wilderness Perspectives

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

Jul 26, 2023
Aerial photo of the South Kawishiwi and Birch Lake
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We’re going back to court.

Jul 7, 2023
Becky Rom at the legislative hearing
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Anti-Boundary Waters legislation update and how we’re fighting back

May 19, 2023
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness awarded Wilderness Quiet Park

Mar 20, 2023
Four Scenic pictures of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with text about HR 2794
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Bill to protect the Boundary Waters - Everything you need to know about HR 2794!

Dec 1, 2022
An image of a white flower floating between two lily pads in the Boundary Waters; the photo is shot directly above the flower with raindrops falling around it.
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Supporter mailbag: Legislative action, Forest Service Study, and water levels in the Wilderness (July 2022)

Jul 29, 2022
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Major committee vote scheduled for Boundary Waters bill

Jul 6, 2022
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Twin Metals to Boundary Waters: "Buckle Up"

Apr 1, 2022
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