My Story
I am running my first half marathon to raise money for Save the Boundary Waters! This organization is important to me because they work to protect such a special place. They advocate to prevent mining that would cause irreparable damage to the water (some of the cleanest in America!) and wildlife that call this area home. I first visited the Boundary Waters when I was 13 years old on a church group trip and I have returned multiple times in both the summer and fall seasons. I appreciate the serenity and breathtaking beauty of the boundary waters and I want to keep it that way for many years to come. I appreciate your support as I raise money for a cause that I am passionate about!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | Steve Peterson | $55.25 |
| Oct 22 | Tina and Ric | $100.00 |
