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🚨 URGENT ALERT: Bad Boundary Waters bill headed to the Senate

HJ RES 140, WHICH PASSED THE HOUSE ON JANUARY 21, IS EXPECTED TO BE VOTED ON NEXT WEEK. 

 

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

Aug 12, 2025

For Lloyd Vogel, CEO of Garage Grown Gear, the Boundary Waters isn’t just a destination — it’s where lifelong friendships were forged, values were shaped, and his passion for public lands took root. 
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Which is better for the economy: the Boundary Waters or a copper mine?

Mar 19, 2025
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Science Desk: Winter Is Hard. Sulfide-Ore Copper Mining Would Make it Harder.

Feb 2, 2016
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Infographic: Celebrating 2015!

Dec 18, 2015
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Science Desk: The Threat is Mounting; You Can Take Action Today

Oct 28, 2015
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Couple Hopes Year in BWCAW Will Stop Mining Proposals

Oct 14, 2015
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Sep 30, 2015
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Sep 14, 2015
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Science Desk: Isn’t It Time We Learned Our Lesson?

Aug 13, 2015
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Science Desk: What Does an Underground Mine Look Like?

Jul 27, 2015
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