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The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a one of a kind treasure unlike anything in the U.S. Now more than ever, we need to do everything we can to protect it from the irreversible destruction nearby proposed copper-nickel mining processing will likely cause. 

That’s why I’m running Garry Bjorklund Half- Marathon for a charity dedicated to preserving this paradise for future generations.

Please consider contributing to Save the Boundary Waters as I run in their honor on June 20th. 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 19 Kyle Curlew Thanks for doing this, Mike! $55.25
Apr 17 Sue Carlson It’s an honor to support you in this effort! $28.63
Apr 17 Jessica Norgaard $12.65
Apr 17 Chris Lofgren $55.25
Apr 17 Cris ombui $55.25
Apr 16 Katy Engler Go get ‘em $55.25
Apr 16 Tom K Run fast, Mike! $28.63
Apr 16 KC Kolstad $55.25
Apr 16 Susan Hundt $28.63
Apr 16 Mary Ann Rindelaub $108.50