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Save the Boundary Waters

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Save the Boundary Waters unites people to advocate for the protection of wilderness and wild places, especially the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the greater Quetico-Superior Ecosystem. We are focused on protecting and preserving the Boundary Waters and greater Quetico-Superior region. Our unique, multi-pronged approach includes advocacy, partnerships, grassroots mobilization, science and policy, and more.

Save the Boundary Waters, led by Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness in Ely, MN, is a national coalition of 400+ conservation, hunting & fishing organizations & businesses united to achieve a permanent ban on copper mining in the headwaters of the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park.

Mission: We unite people to advocate for the protection of wilderness and wild places, especially the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the greater Quetico-Superior Ecosystem.

Vision: We envision a future where people understand the value of wild protected lands, and are unified to forever protect the greater Boundary Waters Wilderness and the greater Quetico-Superior Ecosystem as vital components of a healthy and resilient planet.

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Mar 29 Holly (St Paul) Run strong! Thank you for advocating for the BWCA!! $28.63
Mar 29 David Freeman $28.63
Mar 29 Andy and Sarah Save the BWCA $28.63
Mar 29 Karina Go Amy!! $12.65
Mar 29 Don Watson $25.00
Mar 29 Denny FitzPatrick Go Amy! Save the BECAW from copper mining! Thanks, ~Denny. Grand Marais. $10.00
Mar 29 Scott Abbey $28.63
Mar 29 Kristen Beam Undisclosed amount
Mar 28 Satinskys & Flesners Run, Nick, run! Wishing you speedy legs, beautiful weather, an excellent playlist (clearly!), and full heart. We're cheering you on!! Undisclosed amount
Mar 27 Cody Hempel $55.25