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Thanks to a generous Boundary Waters supporter, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000 - but only until March 31. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to double your impact on the Wilderness. Click here to make an automatically matched gift >>
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The Conservation Alliance is a national coalition of businesses engaged in the top public lands issues - check out their new video featuring our Boundary Waters fight, which encourages businesses to join TCA’s powerful alliance. Read more >>
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Last weekend, our team was at Canoecopia, The World’s Largest Paddling Expo in Madison, WI! With steady foot traffic throughout the event, our team had great conversations with the hundreds of paddling enthusiasts who traveled from all over the region to attend the expo. |
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| Check out this inspiring interview with our National Chair Becky Rom on Forest Fireside Chats - a podcast about the environmental movement hosted by a longtime Kids for the Boundary Waters leader.
Add this to your podcast queue! Listen here >> |
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Yesterday the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters hosted a rally at the Minnesota Capitol to advocate for the passage of the Minnesota State Boundary Waters Permanent Protection bill, featuring climate activist & polar explorer Will Steger. Over one hundred citizens, legislators, and advocates from all areas of the state gathered at the Minnesota Capitol and called on Minnesota’s elected officials to protect the Boundary Waters from the pernicious threat of proposed sulfide-ore copper mining. Thanks to all who came out! Contact your elected officials here >>
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Duluth News Tribune: Kids for the Boundary Waters member Zach Spindler-Krage, "We must recognize that the immeasurable value of the area vastly outweighs any perceived benefits from mining." Read the article >>
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Our National Chair Becky was invited to the White House’s historic event on March 1 along with only 49 other Minnesota community leaders, where she praised the Administration for the balanced approach to promoting economic development in Northern Minnesota. Read the story >>
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The Timberjay: Ely’s Rom participates in Minnesota Day at the White House. Brenda Mallory, chair of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality, highlighted the administration’s decision to implement a 20-year mining ban on 225,000 acres of the Superior National Forest next to the Boundary Waters. Read more >>
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Get your tickets today for our Paddles Up Party. Join us Wednesday, April 19 at the Food BLDG maker’s market in Northeast Minneapolis to celebrate the Boundary Waters. Hear how we plan to get from 20-years to forever protection for the Boundary Waters. Appetizers, craft bar, live music, community. Free parking. Tickets will go fast - get yours here >>
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| Save the Date: Save the Boundary Waters Annual Garden Party, Sunday, August 6, 3-5 PM at the South Kawishiwi River Campground in Ely. Stay tuned - More information coming soon. |
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| Save the Date: Save the Boundary Waters Gala, Wednesday, September 20 at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. Stay tuned - more information coming soon. |
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Our 2023 Round 2 mini-grants cycle is officially open! In 2021 we launched a small grants program to partner with and support individuals and groups who are often excluded from or face barriers to outdoor recreation and advocacy. Grant amounts range between $1,000-$3,000. You can read about our past grantees and the mission behind the grants cycle here, and find the application here. The deadline for this round is May 1, 2023.
Please send any questions to [email protected]. |
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| We’re excited to partner with Public Lands, a national outdoor retailer with new stores in GA, OH, OR, PA, NY, and VA. Check out their recent Boundary Waters
adventure guide! |
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Ely-area enthusiasts and new residents (seasonal and year-round) are invited to join Boundary Waters Connect in welcoming new folks to our community. This is a casual opportunity to become acquainted with new folks and to learn about activities happening in the Ely area this spring and summer. Learn more >>
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Grab a new Boundary Waters "Wolf Dad Hat" (and more!) in our online store. Around town or in the Wilderness, this hat is the perfect option. Supplies are limited, so get one before they're gone! Shop today >>
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You are receiving this e-mail because you have supported the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters - a project of Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness. Save the Boundary Waters
P.O. Box 625
Ely, MN 55731
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