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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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The Boundary Waters is Endangered

Apr 13, 2021
Sigurd Olson with Camp Voyageur
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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Science Desk

As Goes the Watershed, So Goes the Water

Mar 22, 2021
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Kids and Camps of the BWCA

Mar 12, 2021
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Partner spotlight: The Conservation Alliance

Mar 11, 2021
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Silence

Mar 7, 2021
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