My Story
In June 2026, I’ll be running a half marathon to raise funds for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness—a place that has shaped my life and spirit. I’ve paddled those lakes and walked those portages eight times with family and friends, and each trip has deepened my love for this remarkable wilderness.
The Boundary Waters remains one of the most pristine and peaceful places in America. But it faces real threats—from pollution, overuse, and the pressures of modern development. The work to protect it depends on people who care enough to step up.
As I train for this run, I’m asking for your help. Your donation—whatever the amount—will go directly toward keeping the Boundary Waters wild and free for generations to come. I will be matching every dollar of your generosity.
If you’ve ever found peace in quiet water, or believe in the importance of preserving our wild places, please consider supporting my run.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 04 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 04 | Dan Niedermeyer | $108.50 |
| Nov 02 | Kyran Quinlan | $108.50 |
| Nov 02 | Brian Greenfield | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 02 | Adam | $28.63 |