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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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A Visit With Wenonah and Sanborn Canoe

May 4, 2022
Wide angle shot of Beth Lake; Photo Credit: Samuel Wagner

Hike the Boundary Waters: Multi- and single-day trails

May 4, 2022

Twin Metals’ “model mines” are far more accident-prone than predicted

Apr 29, 2022
Canoers paddling past Alton Islands. Photo Credit: Samuel Wagner

How the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park are interconnected — and what makes them different

Apr 22, 2022
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We don’t need to sacrifice the Boundary Waters for a clean energy future

Apr 26, 2022
March Match Digital Fundraising Success!

March Match Digital Fundraising Success!

Apr 14, 2022
Alex Falconer runs through the BWCA during his Boundary Waters Traverse trail run
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Apr 6, 2022
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Twin Metals to Boundary Waters: "Buckle Up"

Apr 1, 2022
Governor Mark Dayton receives the Wilderness Warrior Award at the 2019 Boundary Waters Gala.

Gov. Mark Dayton: 'Will you join me in defending the Boundary Waters?'

Mar 30, 2022
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