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My Story

I worked as a guide in the BWCA for over 12 years. It is a magical place. Here are a few photos from one of my last trips. 

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This is one way that I can support the work being done by Save the Boundary Waters to keep it protected as a wilderness area for decades to come. I'd love your help in reaching my goal.

Description

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is an undeveloped 1.1 million-acre federal and state-recognized Wilderness Area. It is an expanse of lakes, rivers, and forests in the Superior National Forest, located along the Minnesota-Canada border, that has been protected by statute and international treaty for more than a century. This is the sixth most critical region in the lower 48 to protect for climate resiliency and contains 20% of all the freshwater in the entire National Forest System. The water in the Boundary Waters is so clean, you can dip your cup and drink straight from the lake.

Save the Boundary Waters is the locally-based, national campaign led by Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness based in Ely, Minnesota dedicated to permanently protecting America’s most beloved Wilderness Area – the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 28 Jim and Heather Thank you for running for the BWCA! $268.25
May 16 Louisa Pirozzi-Erb Good for you, Mary Ruth! Undisclosed amount
May 16 Diane LeMay WS-21! One step at a time. Be where your feet are BWYFF! Undisclosed amount
May 16 Anonymous Go Mary Ruth! The current attempts to d story this beautiful place are breaking my heart. Headed back there late this summer. Undisclosed amount
May 15 Linda Herrmann I’ll be running right beside you in my heart.🩵 Undisclosed amount
May 15 Laurie Johnson Thank you for caring about the Boundary Waters. $28.63
May 11 Mom and Dad $215.00
Apr 26 Mary Ruth Kamp I ❤️ the BWCA! Thanks for running to save this treasure. $108.50
Apr 26 Amy Abbot-Cole So proud of you MR! Keep fighting❣️ $55.25
Apr 24 Karol You will experience open boundaries of your energy and intention, Mary Ruth! $23.30