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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 Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters goes back to court

Apr 17, 2020
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Protecting the Boundary Waters during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 15, 2020
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Feel the call of Paddler’s Paradise

Apr 1, 2020
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Power structure at McCollum-bill hearing shows what local BWCA supporters are up against

Mar 27, 2020
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Know the Issue

Lawsuit Update

Mar 18, 2020
Boundary Waters Legends

Throwback - Canoe Country Outfitters

May 4, 2020
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Campaign events canceled due to COVID-19

Mar 12, 2020
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Sixty Pages Redacted from Environmental Study

Mar 6, 2020
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Winter In the North

Mar 3, 2020
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