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My Story

Hi, my name is Max Fisher. I'm a senior at Duluth East High School.  This summer I'm running the Gary Bjorkland Half Marathon to raise money for Save the Boundary Waters. The Boundary Waters is a very important place to me. I've been there countless times with friends and family; it will always hold a special place in my heart.  The BWCAW is the most visited wilderness area in the US with 1,100 pristine lakes to explore.  Currently the government is removing mining protections from areas upstream of the Boundary Waters. This would allow for a Chilean mining company to mine copper and nickel and send it to China. Every copper-nickel mine in a water rich area has left behind toxic waste; and that is the last thing we want in the Boundary Waters. Please join me in the fight and consider donating  to Save The Boundary Waters to keep our waters clean.  

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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
Apr 15 Barbara Schauer Max a worthy issue to run for. $28.63
Apr 15 The Murrays This is great, happy to support!! $50.00
Apr 13 K. Fisher Enjoy the run ! $108.50
Apr 13 Anonymous $100.00
Apr 13 Steve Fleming Thanks for doing this, Max. Enjoy the run! Steve $108.50
Apr 13 Mina & Papa Great idea Max. Run like da vind :) $108.50
Apr 12 Mark Shah Good on ya Max! $108.50