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A bill overturning Boundary Waters protections is heading to the Senate floor. Urge your Senators to vote NO on HJ Res. 140!

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Campaign Updates

Waiting on the fate of the Boundary Waters...week 9. What you need to know.

Mar 20, 2026

It’s a good week for Canoe Country. Why? Because the Senate still hasn’t voted on HJ Res. 140 — the terrible legislation that would open up the Boundary Waters watershed to toxic copper mining.

Wilderness Perspectives

Can you drink straight from a Wilderness lake?

Mar 19, 2026
Campaign Updates

The clock is ticking to protect the Boundary Waters

Mar 16, 2026
Campaign Updates

Save the Boundary Waters is back at the Capitol for the MN Legislative Session

Mar 10, 2026
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Wilderness Perspectives

Community Stories - Risking the Development of Our Youth

Apr 30, 2019
Wilderness Perspectives

Save the BWCA Ambassadors!

Apr 27, 2019
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Wilderness Perspectives

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

The Campaign returns to Washington, D.C.

Apr 15, 2019

Conserve With Us - Businesses working together for Earth Month!

Apr 5, 2019
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Wilderness Perspectives

“I would never go to the Boundary Waters without…”

Apr 2, 2019
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