My Story
I’m running Grandma’s Marathon to support Save the Boundary Waters and protect one of the most unique and irreplaceable wilderness areas in the world.
Save the Boundary Waters works to keep public lands public by stopping toxic mining proposals that threaten this fragile ecosystem and by standing up for permanent protections for our shared natural spaces. Donating to this organization isn’t just about saving one place—it’s about protecting clean water, honoring local communities, and ensuring that public lands remain protected for everyone, not exploited for short-term profit.
Northern Minnesota and its rugged wilderness is truly such a special place for Alex and I, and with us moving back north to start our careers, I want to continue to improve our state's beautiful natural resources. As avid outdoors lovers, with Minnesota being our home base, we want to conserve our public lands for years to come.
As someone who has been working on getting serious about running over the past year, every mile I run is for the Boundary Waters. Every donation helps defend wilderness, protect clean water, and keeping this public land wild.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 04 | Erica Wooner | $25.00 |
| Jan 14 | Nana and Dumpy | $55.25 |
| Jan 04 | Jeff, Courtenay, and Lizzy Johnson | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 04 | Nick & Tina Wooner | $55.25 |
| Jan 04 | Michelle Johnson | Undisclosed amount |
