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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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Thank You to Our Law Firms

Mar 4, 2021
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A Quick Camping Trip in Winter

Feb 21, 2021
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Meet the Winners!

Feb 15, 2021
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The Boundary Waters Permanent Protection Bill Factsheet

Feb 9, 2021
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Executive Order focused on addressing climate change

Jan 29, 2021
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Mineral Withdrawal Is Necessary and Appropriate Tool for Protecting the Boundary Waters

Jan 26, 2021
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Beginner's Guide to Paddling the Boundary Waters

Jan 26, 2021
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The Beginner’s Guide to Hiking the Kekekabic Trail

Jan 26, 2021
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Boundary Waters Trip Planning 2021

Jan 18, 2021
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