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My Story

My love for the Boundary Waters began on our honeymoon—where Jerry and I fell in love with its peaceful lakes, starry nights, and quiet beauty. Years later, we returned with our family to share laughter, paddles across glassy lakes, late-night stories, and campfire meals we’ll never forget. There’s truly no other experience like canoeing and camping in the Boundary Waters—where peace, adventure, and connection all come together.

I’m fundraising to help protect and preserve this incredible wilderness so future generations can create memories just like ours.

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
Jun 21 Anonymous “Nature is our biggest ally and our greatest inspiration.” - David Attenborough Undisclosed amount
Jun 21 Sam & Josie Congratulations! You never cease to amaze me! Now crack open that bottle of wine, you deserve it rock star! ❤️ $63.00
Jun 21 Lauren Paulbick Undisclosed amount
Jun 18 Theo So proud to have an inspirational auntie like you! Keep running so you can keep up with me as I grow! $28.63
Jun 18 Rachael Swanson Can't think of a better cause, place, or person. Have a great race, Jacki, and may we all enjoy the Boundary Waters for years to come! $44.60
Jun 18 Renewable Energy Partners Renewable Energy Partners is proud to support your efforts. REP stands in solidarity in your efforts regarding clean energy, air, and water. $108.50
Jun 17 Ben K. Great cause! Have a great race! $55.25
Jun 17 Anonymous All the best Undisclosed amount
Jun 16 Krista Overgaard You got this!!! Run! Run! Run! $28.63
May 12 Jim & Shirley Yay! $55.25