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The Campaign to #SavetheBWCA is leading the effort to protect the BWCA from proposed sulfide mining. Take action: https://t.co/MhU5txjfhn
Ely, MN to Washington, D.C.
Joined August 2014
Today marks the third anniversary of the 20-year mining ban, which is under threat in Congress. ⚠️ Also, the Chilean mining giant Antofagasta was just fined about $775,000 for failing to comply with regulations in Chile. Call your senators now:
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HJ 140 has passed the House and now heads to the Senate. This does not mean a mine will be built tomorrow, but it does mean we have even more important work ahead of us. Right now, we need you to take the next step and contact your Senators! https://t.co/5c2wDMOvW9
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Thank you, @BettyMcCollum04, for your leadership and for being a Boundary Waters champion!
On Monday, @RepPeteStauber introduced another attempt to overturn protections for the BWCA from toxic acid mine drainage. Yesterday, I met with experts to discuss how we can defeat this resolution and protect an American treasure from Trump's foreign mining friends.
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Planning a Boundary Waters canoe trip? Permit day is almost here—quota permits open Jan 28! Have questions about entry points, permits, packing, or meals? Join our special webinars for expert tips and trip-planning insights. Registration and details: https://t.co/sNCyUTG7q4
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic. The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged obstruction of law enforcement, a source told CNN.
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The Boundary Waters faces an urgent threat. Congress is expected to vote NEXT WEEK on Rep. Stauber’s bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban that protects the Wilderness. Contact your representatives today and demand they VOTE NO on Joint Resolution 140. https://t.co/5o8dHZIYZe
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🚨URGENT: Rep. Stauber introduced a bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban in the Boundary Waters watershed. If passed, it would reopen the door to copper mining near the Wilderness and block future administrations from using the same safeguards. ACT NOW: https://t.co/1yk1reNg37
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Breaking: A congressional plan to overturn the 20-year mining ban near the BWCA emerges. This unprecedented step could trigger a fast-track congressional vote. We will keep you updated as we learn more: https://t.co/KRTiYUtlT0
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Last week, our team visited Capitol Hill to meet in person with members of Congress and their staff to advocate for the Wilderness. @savethebwca serves as the voice for the Boundary Waters in Washington, D.C. Learn more: https://t.co/FkekzVuVNR
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Save the Boundary Waters was in Washington, D.C., and met face-to-face with members of Congress and their staff to defend America’s most-visited Wilderness.
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We’re in Washington, DC! This week, we're meeting with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to advocate for the protection of the Boundary Waters. The threats are real and escalating. Donate now to help us continue to fight to protect the Wilderness: https://t.co/oonfDLxNAU
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Exploratory drilling near Birch Lake has brought renewed attention to mining policies near the Boundary Waters. While federal lands are currently off-limits, companies can still pursue projects on state land. Read more:
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Exploratory drilling near Birch Lake has renewed attention on the differing policies governing state and federal lands in and around the Boundary Waters watershed. Franconia Metals, a subsidiary of...
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Duluth News Tribune criticized a border bill from Sen. Mike Lee allowing permanent infrastructure in the BWCA. Becky Rom, chair of Save the Boundary Waters, said the editorial overlooked a more immediate threat: a nearby sulfide-ore copper mine. https://t.co/lJlbBBKDb3
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From the column: " Minnesotans support mining in general but agree that some places are too special, too unique, and too important for mining to be allowed."
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Good news—Minnesota is working to sell and transfer 80,000 acres of state School Trust land in the Boundary Waters to the Federal Government to be managed, like the rest of the Boundary Waters, by the U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest. https://t.co/RnWIGrnJVw
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The state has held on to the BWCA land for decades, hoping to trade with the Feds for timberland.
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“Suddenly the air is white with drifting flakes, and the tension is gone … Then almost magically the ground is no longer brown … Swiftly the whiteness spreads, then the earth is sealed and autumn is gone” — Sigurd Olson ❄️Who else got out to enjoy the snow this weekend?
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Ten years ago, Dave and Amy Freeman celebrated their Thanksgiving in the Boundary Waters. As part of their Year in the Wilderness project, where they spent 365 days living in Canoe Country, they ate their Turkey Day meal on top of a canoe on Knife Lake. 📷 @freemanexplore
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Save the Boundary Waters' Wilderness Equity Initiative grants program is open for applications! We provide modest trip or project grants to individuals or groups to help overcome barriers to experiencing the outdoors. Application deadline: Dec 1, 2025 https://t.co/giCAEAPgZu
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Yesterday was incredible. Thanks to more than 2,000 people who love the Boundary Waters, we raised over $526,000 for Give to the Max Day. Your support gives us the strength to face every challenge — thank you. Thank you for showing up for the BWCA! 📷 Jeff Anderson
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UPDATE: Twin Metals Minnesota has just submitted a proposal to the Minnesota DNR to conduct exploratory drilling on state and private lands next to Birch Lake — a beloved recreation lake that flows directly into the Boundary Waters. Learn more: https://t.co/qIbmlH16D0
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Today, we honor all who have served our country. Many veterans find peace and healing in wild places, including the Boundary Waters. Read the blog from veteran, sportsman, and author David Lien.
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For many Veterans, public lands serve as a source of recreation, as well as a reminder of the great freedom our country represents. This is especially true for the Boundary Waters, one of the most...
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Our water quality monitoring team has been tracking sulfate pollution in Birch Lake for six years. In our latest blog, Conservation Biologist Andrew shares why this work is essential to protecting the Boundary Waters—and why it needs your support. https://t.co/oHgQ1F1j26
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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...
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