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Carrying the Wilderness Forward: Jeff’s Boundary Waters Legacy

Oct 22, 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

Lake of the Week: Hegman Lake

Apr 18, 2018
Wilderness Perspectives

Wall for Wilderness Stories

Apr 13, 2018
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Wilderness Perspectives

God’s Country

Mar 22, 2018
Lake of the Week

Lake of the Week: Little Trout Lake (Voyageurs National Park)

Mar 22, 2018
Wilderness Perspectives

Community Stories: Lori Petrauski

Mar 21, 2018
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Health Risks Need to be Considered When Deciding on Sulfide-ore Copper Mining

Feb 28, 2018
Lake of the Week

Lake of the Week: Wisini Lake

Feb 28, 2018
Wilderness Perspectives

Volunteer Blog: Susan (Susie) Kelnberger

Feb 19, 2018
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Wilderness Perspectives

A Veteran's Perspective to Protect the Boundary Waters

Feb 19, 2018
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