My Story
I can confidently say that one of the best decisions my parents ever made was to move/settle our family down in Minnesota. We moved from Hawaii to the western suburbs of the Twin Cities when I was 5 years old and although trading oceans for lakes was tough, it didn't take us long to see how special this state was. At 30 years old, I’ve definitely dug in my roots.
I had a wonderful childhood exploring the forests, lakes and streams of this great state, so I know how special our natural spaces are and how important it is to protect them. The Boundary Waters are some of the most pristine natural spaces in the world, but they won't remain that way if we don't protect them.
Just the recently the U.S. Senate voted 50–49 to overturn a 20-year ban on mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), clearing the way for a long-stalled copper-sulfide mine project by Twin Metals Minnesota, a subsidiary of Chilean mining giant Antofagasta. It's actions like these that threaten to pollute and destroy these areas that have long been protected.
If we want to continue to enjoy these incredible spaces and ensure future generations are able to as well, please consider donating to - Save the Boundary Waters! I will be running for their charity team at Grandma's Marathon and we are fundraising for this great cause! Anything helps!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Nari and Margaret | $215.00 |
| May 06 | Brenda Weiler | Undisclosed amount |
| May 06 | Biff and Karen | $28.63 |
| May 06 | Terrie Earp | Undisclosed amount |
| May 06 | Margie Nelson | Undisclosed amount |
| May 06 | Norine Quinones | $100.00 |
| May 06 | Kate Emmons | $108.50 |
| May 06 | Anonymous | $108.50 |
| May 06 | James | $55.25 |
| May 06 | Galarza Family | $55.25 |
