My Story
I’ve developed a slightly unhinged love for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The kind of love where, once or twice a year (pre-Wreni, fall and spring), I willingly carry a canoe over my head, swat at mosquitoes like it’s a competitive sport, and call it a vacation.
And yet… I keep going back.
Because somewhere between the sore shoulders, questionable campsite charcuterie, badgers jumping out of latrines, and the occasional “was that a tree or just nature's basketball?” moment, there’s absolute magic. Quiet lakes, crackling campfires while giggling and making unforgettable memories with Timmy and my best friends, loon calls echoing at sunset—it’s the kind of place that resets your soul (even if your back disagrees).
The Boundary Waters is wild, beautiful, and just the right amount of humbling. It’s also home to incredible wildlife and a fragile ecosystem that deserves protection. I want future generations to experience the same joy, adventure, and slightly chaotic canoe trips with epic breakfast burritos that keep me coming back year after year.
Because everyone deserves a chance to fall in love with this place… even if it means a few (or a lot of) mozzy bites along the way. Thank you for helping me protect this space and raising funds to do this!
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Protect the Waters That Protect Our Wild
Give today. Paddle tomorrow. Protect forever.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is more than a destination — it’s 1,000+ lakes, endless starry skies, and a Minnesota treasure worth fighting for. Hil will be running Grandma's Half Marathon on June 20th to raise funding towards saving this amazing wilderness area.
Every dollar helps keep these waters clean, wild, and free from pollution.
💙 $25 helps power grassroots advocacy
🛶 $50 supports community education
🌲 $100 helps protect one of America’s most pristine wilderness areas
And don't forget!!! - CRITICAL UPDATE! TAKE ACTION PLEASE!
Bill to overturn 20yr mining ban PASSES the House and moves to the Senate - CONTACT YOUR SENATOR!!!
https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/bill-passed-house-overturn-mining-ban-near-boundary-waters
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 08 | Gina & Bucky | $108.50 |
| Apr 07 | Jane Esterline | $108.50 |
| Apr 07 | Joey Anthony | $100.00 |
| Apr 07 | Mickey and Liza | $100.00 |
| Apr 06 | Lex & Joe | $215.00 |
