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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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Thank you Patagonia

May 21, 2020
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When the day will come, may the wilderness be there

May 14, 2020
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Thank you for giving at home!

May 12, 2020
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Inspiration of Sigurd Olson

Apr 30, 2020
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We're suing. Again. Here's why.

May 6, 2020
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Throwback - Canoe Country Outfitters

May 4, 2020
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Explore this Tribal Nations Map

May 14, 2020
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Drive-In Rally

Apr 28, 2020
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Let me introduce you to Boundary Waters Blueberry!

Apr 24, 2020
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