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Carrying the Wilderness Forward: Jeff’s Boundary Waters Legacy

Oct 17, 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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Know the Issue

We must stop the rush to ruin the Boundary Waters.

Jun 29, 2020
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Wilderness Love Story

Jun 24, 2020
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Minnesota's Rules Won't Protect the Boundary Waters

Jun 24, 2020
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Letter to Star Tribune from retired miner Bob Tammen

Jun 23, 2020
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Trump Administration changes environmental rules that put the Boundary Waters in even greater danger.

Jun 17, 2020
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Support Local Northern Businesses

Jun 17, 2020
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Our commitment to racial and environmental justice

Jun 12, 2020
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Executive Order to Waive Environmental Review

Jun 8, 2020
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What about Canada?

Jun 16, 2020
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