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Hi! I’m Al, and I am running Grandma’s half-marathon for the first time in my life to raise money to ensure that the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is protected and preserved for future generations to enjoy. If you value clean water, fresh air, and wild places, please consider donating today to help preserve the BWCA. Thank you!

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
Apr 21 Derek Nyberg $28.63
Apr 18 Brooke Anderson Thanks Al! Love this! $28.63
Apr 18 Bell Family Good luck! Great cause $12.65
Apr 18 Karin Ward Way to go, Al!!!! Proud of you!!! $28.63
Apr 18 Nicole Korby $23.30
Apr 18 Anonymous Let's keep our boundaries clean. You go Al. Undisclosed amount
Feb 01 The Clark's Good luck! What a great way to raise money for the boundary waters. $55.25
Nov 16 Anonymous Great guy great cause Undisclosed amount
Oct 30 Anonymous Two great causes, the Boundary Waters and Al. Enjoy the run. Undisclosed amount
Oct 27 The Oetterer Crew You are awesome! $23.30