Dear John,
Our 2023 Ely Garden Party was a tremendous success! We saw our highest turnout for this event ever. Well over 250 people gathered at the South Kawishiwi River Campground Pavilion in Ely, Minnesota, to celebrate the Boundary Waters, and we raised more than $30,000 in critical funds for its permanent protection. Plus, a special surprise was announced for our National Campaign Chair Becky Rom at the event. Read more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Visiting the Boundary Waters is an awesome childhood experience. But, have you ever wondered how exactly parents and other grown-ups do it? Our Associate Director Sam Chadwick shares about her recent Boundary Waters canoe trip with her kids. Read more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Ely “the biggest small town you’ll find.” Read the full update from Lacey of Boundary Waters Connect. Boundary Waters Connect is our community development program that seeks to serve as a leader in how to be a good neighbor and true partner for economic benefit. Read more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] It’s paddling season! We've got Boundary Waters trip recommendations! Need a little help planning your trip this summer? Check out our resources and outfitter recommendations on the Save the Boundary Waters website.
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Duluth News Tribune: Fact check: No, the mineral withdrawal won't affect taconite mining. Local Northeastern Minnesota newspaper sets the story straight: the Biden administration’s 20-year mineral withdrawal banning mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters does not impact taconite mining, despite Rep. Stauber’s inaccurate pontifications on the matter. Read more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] The Timberjay: NMW lays out strategy for BWCAW protection [[link removed]] . Executive director Ingrid Lyons of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters and national chair Becky Rom presented to a packed audience at the weekly Ely gathering “Tuesday Group,” where they outlined our strategy to protect the Boundary Waters permanently. Read the article >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Looking for an inspiring Wilderness podcast episode? "A noted chronicler of urban Chicago, Alex Kotlowitz has been returning to the lakes and woods of northern Minnesota's [Boundary Waters] summer after summer for some forty years. What draws him back? Listen to the New Yorker Radio piece >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Star Tribune: Minnesota's future: Mining is not a winning economic equation for the state. "Our other natural resources are more important than our low-grade ore bodies. In a warming world, crushing low-grade ore to the consistency of face powder is suicidal." Read the story >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] The Boundary Waters is home to 1,100 breathtaking and unspoiled Wilderness lakes. People flock from all over the country and the world to witness the crystal-clear waters of NE Minnesota. Here are the top ten clearest lakes in the Boundary Waters >> [[link removed]]
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Get your tickets soon: Boundary Waters Gala . Join us the evening of Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis as we celebrate the Wilderness we all love, hear about the latest developments in the fight for its protection, and enjoy great company. RSVP deadline is August 31 . Get tickets here >> [[link removed]]
[email protected] [[email protected]] Volunteer at the Boundary Waters Gala. We are looking for volunteers to help with our largest fundraising event of the year. Meet other Wilderness Defenders and support the Boundary Waters on September 20. For more information, email Development Director, Kelsey Polcher >> [[email protected]]
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Join Save the Boundary Waters at the Minnesota State Fair for ONE DAY ONLY on Wednesday, August 30 from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Be sure to stop by our booth, talk to staff, and find out how you can take action to help permanently protect the Boundary Waters! Learn more >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Join the Boundary Waters Business Coalition. We depend on generous support and creative collaboration with businesses. From wilderness-edge local shops to national brands, members of the Boundary Waters Business Coalition support enduring protection for the Wilderness. Learn more >> [[link removed]]
For more information on our events, please visit www.savetheboundarywaters.org/our-events [[link removed]]
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Get a NEW Save the BWCA Wolf Corduroy Hat before they’re sold out. These have been flying off our shelves this summer. Sport one and support the effort to permanently protect America's most visited Wilderness. Shop hats >> [[link removed]]
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Did you know you could potentially serve on the Board of Directors of our organization? If you or someone you know is interested, we’d like to know! Read more about joining our board here >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] You could win a canoe for $20! Save the Boundary Waters has teamed up with Piragis Northwoods Company, Northstar Canoes, and Wenonah Canoe to raffle off two top-of-the-line boats. Learn more >> [[link removed]]
[email protected] [[email protected]] Help safe-guard the Boundary Waters for future generations. August is Make-A-Will Month, which is the perfect time to start thinking about your legacy. Help protect the Wilderness for generations to come. Email Kelsey Polcher [[email protected]] about including Save the Boundary Waters in your will.
[link removed] [[link removed]] We’re now on Venmo! You can now support Save the Boundary Waters on the same app you use to send money to friends. Find us in the app @SavetheBWCA and tap to give >> [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Grab your virtual paddle, and let’s embark on an adventure of your Boundary Waters knowledge. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a curious newbie, this quiz is the perfect way to celebrate paddling season and the beauty of summer. Take the quiz >> [[link removed]]
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