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The bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters is heading to the Senate floor. Urge your Senators to vote NO on HJ Res. 140!

 

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Breaking: The Senate vote on terrible Boundary Waters resolution has been DELAYED

Feb 11, 2026

Update on February 11: The U.S. Senate vote that will determine the fate of the Boundary Waters has been delayed.
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Feb 5, 2026

Food and meal planning for a Boundary Waters trip

Jan 27, 2026
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Antofagasta fined for non-compliance

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Jun 13, 2019
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Rep. McCollum introduces legislation to study mining near BWCA

May 21, 2019
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Poem | The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

May 1, 2019
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Community Stories - Risking the Development of Our Youth

Apr 30, 2019
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Save the BWCA Ambassadors!

Apr 27, 2019
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Volunteer Spotlight: Audrey Jewett!

Apr 24, 2019

Volunteer Appreciation Week

Apr 23, 2019
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Campaign update on the copper-nickel mining near BWCA

Apr 22, 2019
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Wilderness Perspectives

Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Bose!

Apr 22, 2019
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