Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM

Thanks to you, we enter 2026 united for the Boundary Waters

Happy New Year from all of us at Save the Boundary Waters! Hi John,  Happy New Year from all of us at Save the Boundary Waters!  As a new year dawns, we step into 2026 with hope in our hearts and deep gratitude for the community that makes this work possible. The Boundary Waters has always reminded …

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

December 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM

Fwd: Match ends at midnight — we need you

Dear John, Making sure you saw this email earlier from Ingrid: all gifts are matched up to $100,000 until midnight TONIGHT. Dear John,  Making sure you saw this email earlier from Ingrid: all gifts are matched up to $100,000 until midnight TONIGHT. That means if you donate $100, an anonymous group o…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Match ends at midnight — we need you

The stakes couldn't be higher.FINAL HOURS: We are 80% to our December goal—your 2x matched gift could put us over the top by midnight.Hi John,  Today is the last day to have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar for the Boundary Waters—and the stakes couldn't be higher.The past few months have proven …

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  David Lien · [email protected]

December 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM

This is why I fight for the Boundary Waters

My name is David Lien. I’m a veteran, an author, and an outdoorsman. Dear John,  My name is David Lien. I’m a veteran, an author, and an outdoorsman.  On Veterans Day this year, I found myself hunting whitetails in northern Minnesota. Not on private fields — but out in the vast expanse of public lan…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

December 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM

What yesterday's drilling approval means for the Boundary Waters

You may be asking: What does this mean? Should we be alarmed?  Here is the truth: This decision is concerning, but..Dear John, Yesterday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved exploratory drilling on state and private lands within the watershed of the Boundary Waters.  You may…

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  Kelsey Polcher, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM

🛶 Day 2 match update: Your gift still goes 2X as far

We’re one day into our $100,000 match, and I wanted to share where things stand: We're making strong progress, but we need to pick up the pace to reach our goal by midnight tomorrow. MATCH MY GIFT 2X Hi John,We’re one day into our $100,000 match, and I wanted to share where things stand: We're mak…

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  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM

$100,000 match just went live — will you join in?

I’m reaching out with exciting news that our development director just shared with me: a generous group of supporters has put forward a $100,000 dollar-for-dollar match, doubling every gift until midnight on December 31. Hi John, I’m reaching out with exciting news that our development director jus…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM

When the clock runs out, so do the stickers ⏰

Today is the last day to donate and receive a Save the Boundary Waters sticker, and the clock is ticking. Hi John,  Today is the last day to donate and receive a Save the Boundary Waters sticker, and the clock is ticking.  Make a gift of any amount by midnight TONIGHT and receive a special sticker.C…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Do you love Boundary Waters stickers as much as we do?

For 48 hours only, we’re offering a small thank-you for supporting the Boundary Waters.Hi John, For 48 hours only, we’re offering a small thank-you for supporting the Boundary Waters. When you make a donation during this limited time window, you’ll receive a Save the Boundary Waters sticker. Choose …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM

A last-minute gift that protects the Boundary Waters 🌲💌

Send a personalized gift this holiday season for the paddler in your lifeDear John,  Are you searching for that perfect gift for the paddler, nature-lover, or Boundary Waters enthusiast in your life? Or maybe you’d like to honor someone special with a meaningful gesture? We’ve got you covered! With …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM

A solstice message of thanks

Thank you for showing up for the Boundary Waters, again and again.Hello friend, Today marks the Winter Solstice – the longest night of the year and a moment when many of us pause to welcome the return of the light. It’s a time that reminds us that even in the deepest darkness, the promise of brighte…

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  David Hicks · [email protected]

December 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM

What I learned in Washington (and why I'm more determined than ever)

A small business owner’s view from Capitol Hill Dear John,My name is David Hicks, and I own Cast Outdoor Adventures in Ely, Minnesota. I just returned from something I never imagined I’d do: traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress about the future of the Boundary Waters.  I’m …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Writing to you from Washington, D.C.

I’m writing to you from Washington, D.C., where I'm spending the week with coalition members advocating for the permanent protection of the Boundary Waters. Dear Wilderness Defender,  I’m writing to you between meetings in Washington, D.C., where I'm spending the week with coalition members advocati…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Last call for BWCA holiday gifts!

Last chance to place your merch order and ensure it arrives in time for the Holidays  Dear John, This is your last chance! Tomorrow is the last day to place your merch order and ensure it arrives in time for the holidays. We don’t want you to miss out on gifts that truly make a difference! Shop now …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. There’s still time to make a year-end, tax-deductible gift to Save the Boundary Waters. Your support powers the legal, scientific, and advocacy work needed to protect the Boundary Waters from toxic mining threats. If you haven’t yet made your 2025 gift, d…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM

Give gifts that protect the Wilderness

Find something special for everyone on your list while helping protect the Boundary Waters  Dear John,  Save the Boundary Waters merch makes meaningful gifts that directly support our work to safeguard clean water, wildlife, and the wild places we cherish. Shop today and give back to the Wilderness …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Shop Small Business Saturday for the Boundary Waters

It's Small Business Saturday! Support the artists and small businesses who give back to the Boundary Waters  Dear John,  Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping from small artists and businesses that give back to the Boundary Waters. This holiday season, our Shop to Support page features items…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM

New Boundary Waters merch in stock

Get your fall Boundary Waters merch! New designs, new styles, and a restock of your favorites.   Dear John, Get ahead of your holiday shopping this year and check out our new arrivals in the Save the Boundary Waters shop. From cozy winter gear to Boundary Waters-inspired gifts, every purchase suppor…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 21, 2025 at 2:59 AM

3 hours left

11:59 PM deadline: Can you make a gift right now and it will be doubled? John,  I wouldn't be reaching out again if it weren't urgent. We have less than 3 hours left and we're still $28,000 short of our Give to the Max Day goal.The match ends at midnight. Every dollar we don't raise tonight is two d…

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  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 21, 2025 at 1:24 AM

🚨Boundary Waters match expires at 11:59 PM

We’re down to the final hours of Give to the Max Day, and here is where we stand: Dear John,  We’re down to the final hours of Give to the Max Day, and here is where we stand:  We have reach 80% of our goal. In the past hour alone, 99 supporters stepped up with gifts. The momentum is building.  But…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

November 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM

Steve from Ely: We can’t do this without you 🛶

It’s Steve, owner of Piragis Northwoods Company. There are less than six hours left of Give to the Max Day, and I’m reaching out because the future of the Boundary Waters – and the small Wilderness-edge businesses like mine that depend on it – is on the line. Hi friend,  It’s Steve, owner of Piragis…

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  Sam Chadwick , Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM

Fwd: We’re racing the clock to protect the Boundary Waters ⏰

Just wanted to follow up with you. Did you see Ingrid’s email from this morning about Give to the Max Day? Our match is only active through 11:59 pm tonight, and we need your help to make the most of it. Hey John,   Just wanted to follow up with you. Did you see Ingrid’s email from this morning abou…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Hope for the Boundary Waters

At Save the Boundary Waters, we don’t have to look far for hope. We see it in you, our supporters, and the tens of thousands who continue to speak up for America's most visited Wilderness. Dear John, At Save the Boundary Waters, we don’t have to look far for hope. We see it in you, our supporters, a…

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  Lucas Chong, Kids for the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Youth Advocacy: From Wilderness to Washington

Youth voices play a pivotal role when it comes to advocating for wilderness protection. Kids for the Boundary Waters—a group of high school and college-aged individuals—traveled to the nation’s capital last year to speak with legislators and U.S. Forest Service officials about the impact the Wildern…

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  Becky Rom, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM

After decades in this fight, I’ve seen it all – I know this moment matters

I grew up in Ely, where my father, Bill Rom, founded Canoe Country Outfitters. He was part of the early efforts to establish the Wilderness Act, and I spent my childhood watching him and other local champions like Sigurd Olson fight for this place. That commitment to safeguard Canoe Country has been…

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  Ingrid, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM

We’re racing the clock to protect the Boundary Waters ⏰

Today’s the day! It’s Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s biggest day of giving, and we’re so glad to have you with us. Dear John,  Today’s the day! It’s Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s biggest day of giving, and we’re so glad to have you with us.   Your support helps protect the Boundary Waters – th…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Less than $6,000 in 3x matching funds remain

That’s incredibly close. And these matching funds won’t last. John,   You just saw the message from Kelsey our Development Director this morning, and yes, it’s true: we’re less than $6,000 away from maximizing the full TRIPLE match. That’s incredibly close. And these matching funds won’t last. Righ…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM

What does the federal government reopening mean for the Boundary Waters?

After the longest government shutdown in history and the mounting threats to our public lands, people are understandably concerned. Here’s the unfortunate truth: John,  Over the past week, I’ve been getting the same question again and again: What does the federal government reopening mean for the Bo…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Reminder: Boundary Waters webinar tomorrow or Wednesday

There’s still time to register for one of our Boundary Waters webinars taking place tomorrow or Wednesday. Dear John,  There’s still time to register for one of our Boundary Waters webinars taking place tomorrow or Wednesday.Since we first sent your invitation, Twin Metals has applied for new explor…

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  Ben Seaton, Hungry Jack Outfitters · [email protected]

November 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM

The Boundary Waters’ best-kept secret? It’s the people.

As an outfitter, I’m always asked “What’s your favorite part of the Boundary Waters?” Surely I have some unnamed lake full of brook trout, or a far and remote campsite with rootless tent pads and perfect trees for bear-hangs? There has to be something that I’ve experienced that no one else has. And …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Exploratory drilling near Boundary Waters

Twin Metals Minnesota has just submitted a new plan to conduct exploratory drilling on state and private lands next to Birch Lake – a beloved recreation lake that flows directly into the Boundary Waters. Dear John,  Twin Metals Minnesota has just submitted a new plan to conduct exploratory drilling …

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  Amanda Hefner, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM

How one state can stand between mining and the Boundary Waters

While national politics often dominate the headlines, some of the most important work to defend the Boundary Waters is happening at the state level in Minnesota. And right now, the role of the State is more important than ever. Dear John,  While national politics often dominate the headlines, some o…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

November 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM

FWD: Webinar invite: latest BWCA threats + what we’re doing about them

Hi John,  Just wanted to make sure you saw this email below. We’re hosting two webinars next week to share updates on the latest threats to the Boundary Waters. Hi John,  Just wanted to make sure you saw this email below. We’re hosting two webinars next week to share updates on the latest threats to…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Webinar invite: latest BWCA threats + what we’re doing about them

Two sessions to hear the latest and get your questions answeredDear John,  The Boundary Waters has been in the news a lot this year, and we’re doing our best to keep you updated on emerging threats. But you may still be wondering: Where are the latest threats? What is this Border Land Bill I’ve hear…

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  Hudson Bay Girls · [email protected]

November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM

Paddling 1,380 Miles to protect the Boundary Waters

This past summer, three other young women and I embarked on an expedition, paddling 1,380 miles over the course of 80 days. Active now: ALL GIFTS MATCHED 3XJohn,  This past summer, three other young women and I embarked on an expedition, paddling 1,380 miles over the course of 80 days. Our trip bega…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. This year has brought a wave of new threats to the Boundary Waters—from executive orders fast-tracking mining to renewed attempts to overturn hard-won protections like the 20-year mining ban. Read our latest update to learn what’s at stake, what’s been …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Tell congress: Oppose Border Bill, protect the Boundary Waters

A dangerous new bill would open all federal lands within 100 miles of the U.S. border to roads, buildings, and motorized access. This encompasses the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior National Forest. Dear John, The Boundary Waters – America’s most visited and cherished Wilde…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM

John, I’m telling you first

Thanks to a TRIPLE match from the Manitou Fund, your Give to the Max Day gift will go 3X as far to protect the Boundary Waters during early giving.Give to the Max Day early giving starts now 🛶John, America’s premier freshwater Wilderness, the Boundary Waters, is under threat.   Powerful mining inter…

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  Kelsey Polcher, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

October 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Is this on your to do list?

This week is a great time to think about how your values and love for the Boundary Waters can live on for generations to comeHi John,  Did you know it’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week? This is a great time to think about how your values and love for the Boundary Waters can live on for gener…

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  Kelsey Polcher, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

October 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Do you have a plan for what matters most?

This week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week — the perfect time to reflect on how your values and your love for the Boundary Waters can live on for generations.Hi John,   This week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week — the perfect time to reflect on how your values and your love for t…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

October 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. The Washington Post published a strong piece on the mining threats facing the Boundary Waters. It highlights decades of advocacy to protect this irreplaceable wilderness and features many of our organization's dedicated advocates leading the fight for i…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

September 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM

Public land owner: hours left to make a 2X gift ⏰

Don’t wait — join us before the clock runs out.Hi John,  Today is Public Lands Day, and the Boundary Waters $5,000 Public Lands Day match ends at 5 PM TODAY.Your gift will go twice as far to protect Canoe Country — but only if you give before the deadline. Don’t wait — join us before the clock runs …

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  Kelsey, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

September 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM

John, can you help us meet our match?

All gifts DOUBLED but only through Saturday at 5 PM.Hi John,  Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve already raised $1,600 toward our $5,000 Public Lands Day match from Lake One, a proud Boundary Waters Business Coalition member. There’s still time to have your donation doubled for the Canoe Country, …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

September 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM

🎥 special message for Public Lands Day

There is only one Boundary Waters. And this is our moment to protect it. Hi John, Public Lands Day is a moment to celebrate the wild places we all cherish — and to recommit to protecting them. That’s why I’m excited to share this special announcement with you. This announcement is time sensitive — m…

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  Libby London, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Action alert: Keep the Roadless Rule. Protect America’s wild forests

The Administration is moving to repeal the Rule. On August 29, they announced plans to rescind it and open 45 million acres of public lands to logging and development. The public has only days—until September 19 —to weigh in. Dear John, The Roadless Rule is under attack—and with it, America’s most i…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 1:53 AM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. The Roadless Rule is under attack. For nearly 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected 58.5 million acres of America’s forests—including a portion of the Superior National Forest — from destructive roadbuilding and logging. Now, the Federal Administratio…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

August 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Meet the canoe builders: Barry and Jerry

Meet Barry and Jerry, the pair who built this canoe for the Boundary Waters.Dear John,  Meet Barry and Jerry, the pair who built this canoe for the Boundary Waters.  For decades, Barry Christenson and Jerry Fruetel have paddled the Boundary Waters. They’ve heard the call of loons echo across still l…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

August 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Last month, author and conservationist Terry Tempest Williams penned a powerful New York Times opinion piece, recounting her journey into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with Save the Boundary Waters national chair Becky Rom, and how this wild…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

August 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM

This canoe speaks for the Wilderness. Will you?

Picture yourself gliding through the peaceful Boundary Waters in a hand-built cedar canoe.Hi John,  Picture yourself gliding through the peaceful Boundary Waters in a hand-built cedar canoe. Now, picture that same canoe helping to protect the Wilderness waters it was inspired by.That’s exactly what’…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

August 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Did Twin Metals just get leases to mine next to the Boundary Waters? Nope. Here’s what you need to know.

You may have seen reports claiming Twin Metals now holds leases to mine near the Boundary Waters. That’s not the case - Twin Metals has not been granted those leases.Dear John,  You may have seen reports claiming Twin Metals now holds leases to mine near the Boundary Waters. That’s not the case - Tw…

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