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Science Desk

What our research is revealing in the Boundary Waters

Nov 5, 2025

Continued protection for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness depends on ongoing, science-based research led by a dedicated team of staff, interns, and volunteers. Andrew Gardon, Conservation Biologist with Save the Boundary Waters, shares some of the work and passion driving efforts to protect one of America’s last wild places.

Campaign Updates

Threats to the Boundary Waters – November 2025 Update

Nov 5, 2025
Wilderness Perspectives

The Boundary Waters’ best-kept secret? It’s the people

Nov 3, 2025
Wilderness Perspectives

Hudson Bay Girls: Paddling the Path to Wilderness Protection

Nov 4, 2025
A Year in the Wilderness

A Year in the Wilderness

Jun 22, 2015
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Know the Issue

Science Desk: What about the Moose?

Jun 15, 2015
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Science Desk: How Sulfide-Ore Copper Mines Pollute

May 8, 2015
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Bike Tour to Save the Boundary Waters

Bike Tour: Notes from the Road

Apr 29, 2015
Know the Issue

Understanding the Bill

Apr 16, 2015
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Science Desk: Why Watersheds Matter

Apr 8, 2015
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Bike Tour to Save the Boundary Waters

Bike Tour: Preparing for the Ride

Apr 1, 2015
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Bike Tour to Save the Boundary Waters

Adventure Advocacy: Spreading the word over 725 miles and 27 events in just five weeks

Mar 25, 2015
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Book Excerpt

Book Excerpt: Dirty Shirt by Jim Landwehr

Mar 19, 2015
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