Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Your voice has been crucial to the Boundary Waters, but here’s what’s on the line

As the climate crisis grows daily, hard-line representatives in the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee are attempting to worsen it by passing risky legislation that would gut crucial environmental protections and peoples’ chance to weigh-in on crucial on public land decision-making. Dear John,As…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 8:34 PM

🚨Breaking: U.S. Rep. Stauber steps up attack on the Wilderness

Minnesota’s U.S. Rep. Stauber and other anti-Wilderness lawmakers attacked our nation's environmental laws and spouted misinformation at U.S. House committee hearings* in an attempt to expedite so-called “permitting reform.” But we weren’t surprised by these cheap tactics. Dear John,Today, Minnesota…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Your commitment to speak loudly for the Boundary Waters

Dear John,  For 10 years, the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters has worked strategically and diligently to permanently protect the Boundary Waters. We’re starting 2023 off strong with a 20-year mining ban. But the Boundary Waters is not a 20-year Wilderness, it is a forever Wilderness and needs p…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 2:05 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates on Boundary Waters protections from Canoe Country. Dear John,  On January 26, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued a 20-year mining ban to protect the Boundary Waters Wilderness! This is the most significant achievement for Boundary Waters protection since 1978. But…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 1:49 PM

❤️ Sending love from the Boundary Waters ❤️

We appreciate you at the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. Hi John,  This Valentine’s Day, we are feeling the love for the Boundary Waters. And we want you to know that we appreciate your love for the Boundary Waters!  It is not an exaggeration to say that our supporters are the heartbeat of ou…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 10:23 PM

ACTION ALERT: Rep. McCollum introduced Boundary Waters permanent protection bill

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum reintroduced a bill in Congress to permanently protect the Boundary Waters! The Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act will remove the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining from the watershed of the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs Nati…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 11:18 PM

Major news coverage of Boundary Waters protection

The Star Tribune, Minnesota’s major newspaper, published a powerful piece on Sunday calling for permanent protections of the Boundary Waters while applauding the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent decision to ban toxic sulfide-ore copper mining on federal land in the headwaters of the Boundary…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Today: Join Boundary Waters webinar on breaking news

Following yesterday’s major announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior – make sure you understand what this decision means for the Boundary Waters region and the looming threat of toxic sulfide-ore copper mining.  Dear John,  Yesterday U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 7:52 PM

Join Boundary Waters celebration webinar and in-person events in Minnesota

Following up on today’s major announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior – make sure you understand what this decision means for the Boundary Waters region and the looming threat of toxic sulfide-ore copper mining.  Dear John, Following up on today’s major announcement from the U.S. Depar…

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

January 26, 2023 at 7:12 PM

BREAKING: Historic announcement to protect the Boundary Waters

MAJOR VICTORY: Today the U.S. Department of the Interior announced protections for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park from sulfide-ore copper mining. The decision bans toxic mining on federal land in the headwaters of the Wilderness and Voyageurs for 20 years.  Dea…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 11:25 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Last year was a major year for progress for protecting the Boundary Waters. We achieved some of the major wins that you helped us accomplish in 2022. Dear John,  Last year we made significant progress protecting the Boundary Waters. Check out this full recap to learn more about the major accomp…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 2:01 AM

Act now: 3X match expires at midnight ⏰

Last chance to get your Boundary Waters donation TRIPLED Hi John,  We wouldn’t keep asking if it wasn’t important: don't wait to have TRIPLE the impact on the Boundary Waters before the year is up!   Any online contribution received between now and midnight will be automatically TRIPLED up to $40,0…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM

3X match for the Boundary Waters

Donate before midnight today to have your gift tripled! Hi John,   Wow, a generous group of Save the Boundary Waters donors just put forward a last minute $40,000 triple match challenge! All online donations will be triple until midnight or the match runs out. TRIPLE YOUR GIFT As 2022 is coming to…

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  Amy and Dave Freeman · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 10:01 PM

We lived in the Boundary Waters for a year

Explorers Amy and Dave Freeman spent a full year (366 days in fact!) traveling and living in the Boundary Waters to raise awareness about the fight to protect this wild and beautiful place from toxic copper mining. Explorers Amy and Dave Freeman spent a full year (366 days in fact!) traveling and l…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 1:04 PM

Our work for the Boundary Waters is critical

The last few weeks have been incredibly busy as we’ve worked the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C. for Representative McCollum's Boundary Waters Permanent Protection bill. This whole year has been a whirlwind with lots of hard work that leaves us well-positioned for success. Hello John, The last…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 10:01 PM

The Boundary Waters & the climate crisis? 🌎

The Boundary Waters is essential for mitigating the impacts of climate change on a global scale:Hi John,  The deadline to have your year-end gift matched is just one day away, so I’ll keep this quick: you already know that the Boundary Waters is special. But did you know that it has a unique role in…

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

December 29, 2022 at 1:27 PM

Don't wait - your gift will be matched

Don’t miss the opportunity to double your impact for the Boundary Waters DOUBLE MY GIFT  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 WatersP.O. Box 625Ely, MN 55731United…

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  Mia Divecha · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 5:14 PM

Make a matched gift to protect the Boundary Waters 🛶

I urge you to support the protection of the BWCA from dangerous sulfide-ore copper mining by making a donation right now. Hello friends,My name is Mia Divecha. I am an avid Boundary Waters user, and a proud Board Member with Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness and the Campaign to Save the Bounda…

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  Piper and Lola, ages 11 & 13 · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Protecting the Boundary Waters matters to kids

The Boundary Waters means so much to me. It has provided me with countless experiences and has taught me so much about myself and the world around me. Hi John, The Boundary Waters means so much to me. It has provided me with countless experiences and has taught me so much about myself and the world …

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Together our voices are powerful

Match alert. All gifts automatically doubled for the Boundary Waters! Hi John, Help us start 2023 strong - when you make a gift to protect the Boundary Waters before the New Year, your contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar.  The spectacular Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness must be prot…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 10:41 PM

🚨Breaking: we’re back in court for the Boundary Waters

The Twin Metals’ lawsuit is an attempt to revive its rejected plan to build a dangerous sulfide-ore copper mine along rivers, lakes, and streams that flow directly into the Wilderness.  We’re back in court for the Boundary Waters.   Dear John,  Today, Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness - lead o…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 11:06 PM

Happy holidays from the Boundary Waters

Thank you for your continued support of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. We hope you are having a happy and healthy holiday season, and wish you the very best heading into 2023.Dear John,  Thank you sincerely for your continued support of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. We hope yo…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 1:06 PM

The perfect gift for the Boundary Waters paddler in your life

Give something that means somethingDear John,  Are you searching for that perfect gift for the paddler in your life? Give the gift of Boundary Waters protection, and we’ll send them an e-card with a special message from you. This gift will never break, never go out of style, and will make a lasting …

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Join me in protecting the Boundary Waters before the New Year

Dear John,  I have loved the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness since I was a child. Growing up in Ely, Minnesota, I took my first canoe trip at the age of two. I worked alongside my father, Bill Rom, in his outfitting business Canoe Country Outfitters, often guiding visitors on Boundary Waters t…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 10, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Shop to Support the Boundary Waters

Discover some of the incredible business partners committed to protecting the Boundary Waters. These shops have generously opted to donate a portion of their sales from a particular item or complete inventory to help defend the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining, so you can feel good abo…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 5:58 PM

Give today. Protect the Boundary Waters forever.

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world by philanthropically supporting communities and causes. Photo by Katie MummDear John,  Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that inspires people…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 26, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Small Business Saturday for the Boundary Waters

Get a jump-start on your holiday gift list while also supporting the permanent protection of the Boundary Waters. These shops have generously opted to donate a portion of the sales of a particular item or full inventory to Save the Boundary Waters.Dear John,Get a jump-start on your holiday gift list…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 2:06 AM

I will personally TRIPLE match your gift for the Boundary Waters

My husband Reid and I are personally tripling every gift until midnight up to $10,000 to support Save the Boundary Waters. Thanks to 1,066 donors, we have already surpassed our $150,000 matching gift challenge. Proving once again that Minnesotans want to protect the Boundary Waters from toxic minin…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 1:04 AM

$38,000 still needed for the Boundary Waters

What my family and many other business owners are worried about is the immense threat posed by proposed sulfide-ore copper mining next to the Boundary Waters. Dear John,  Steve here checking in from DC. There are less than five hours left on Give to the Max Day and we still have $38,000 to raise …

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  Katie at KEEN Footwear · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 9:58 PM

Yell “Uffda,” grab a canoe, and sling it on your shoulders

This summer I finally got a chance to visit as part of a trip benefitting Outside Safe Space - which promotes LGBTQ+ welcoming in outdoor and rural places. Hi John,  The Boundary Waters has been on my bucket list for years! I work at KEEN Footwear in Oregon, and this summer I finally got a chance to…

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  Mike Maleska · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 7:01 PM

I’m a mine worker from Hibbing and I want to protect the Boundary Waters

Today is Give to the Max Day, the day to dig deep for the Boundary Waters. You can join me by amplifying your support for the Boundary Waters, too. Right now when you make a gift to the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters before midnight, your dollars will be automatically doubled up to $150,000! G…

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  Elsa with Kids for the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Your impact doubled for the Boundary Waters 🛶

It's Give to the Max Day. The Boundary Waters is pure joy. As part of Kids for the Boundary Waters, I’ve worked throughout my whole high school and college years to make sure the Wilderness is protected - so I’m no stranger to D.C. advocacy trips! DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT Hi Everyone! I’m in Washington …

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  Becky (sent from my iPhone) · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 1:01 PM

I’m walking to a meeting in DC for the Boundary Waters

I’ll make this quick because I’m on my way to a meeting - but I’m in Washington, D.C., with a team of people who love the Boundary Waters, meeting with lawmakers to work to protect the Boundary Waters from risky copper mining. Good morning John, I’ll make this quick because I’m on my way to a meeti…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 12:05 AM

The countdown for the fate of the Boundary Waters started this week

I’m in Washington DC this week with a team of amazing Boundary Waters advocates, and I’m so proud to be here meeting with lawmakers to protect my favorite Wilderness. Hello John,  This week an amazing group has come together and taken time out of their busy schedules to fly to D.C. - people with fam…

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  Peta Barrett, Women’s Wilderness Discove · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 6:16 PM

My company would be dead in the polluted waters

I’m in Washington DC this week with a team of amazing Boundary Waters advocates, and I’m so proud to be here meeting with lawmakers to protect my favorite Wilderness. Hello John,  I’m in Washington DC this week with a team of amazing Boundary Waters advocates, and I’m so proud to be here meeting wit…

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 2:25 PM

Another term for Trump would spell disaster for the Boundary Waters

I don’t want to scare you, but let me remind you about President Trump’s rush to ruin the Boundary Waters during his first term, aided by cronies in the mining industry such as current U.S. Rep Pete Stauber.Trump’s announcement last night to run again for the highest office in the country signals a…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 10:47 PM

The countdown for the Boundary Waters

This moment, before Congress adjourns for the year, is our last best chance. Dear John, The fate of our nation lies in limbo as votes continue to be counted. This means the fate of the Boundary Waters does, too.  Unfortunately, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber is stepping up his attack on the Boundary Waters…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 9:29 PM

The Boundary Waters can't vote. But you can.

Election Day is tomorrow. Make a plan to vote.Dear John,  Join Boundary Waters defenders, wildlife enthusiasts, and paddlers and make a plan to vote on Election Day, which is TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 8!  Federal, state, and local elections greatly impact America's most visited Wilderness and th…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 5, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Your gift doubled for the Boundary Waters

Protect the Boundary Waters. Your dollars will be doubled up to $150,000 for Give to the Max Day. Dear John, Each year, GiveMN hosts Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s most significant giving holiday, which benefits and celebrates nonprofits, and it’s now underway!  We have an ambitious fundraising g…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 10:58 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Early giving for Minnesota’s signature holiday, Give to the Max Day, is now underway. Each year on a Thursday in November, GiveMN hosts Give to the Max Day, which benefits and celebrates nonprofits across the state. Early giving for Minnesota’s signature holiday, Give to the Max Day, is now unde…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 5:50 PM

2X match for Give to the Max Day starts today 🛶

Protect the Boundary Waters. Your dollars will be doubled up to $150,000 for Give to the Max Day. Early giving for Give to the Max Day starts TODAY Dear John,  The Boundary Waters is a special place: 1.1 million acres of interconnected waterways, vast boreal forests that store more carbon than any …

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 7:33 PM

Your voice is needed for the Boundary Waters

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take action for the Boundary Waters - this is it. We need Senators Klobuchar and Smith to introduce a companion bill that will guarantee the protection of the Boundary Waters for future generations.  Greetings John, There are two Minnesotans who can change the f…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

October 8, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Protect the Boundary Waters with a monthly gift

Dangerous sulfide-ore copper mining threatens already vulnerable wildlife populations in the Boundary Waters. But you can help by becoming a sustaining monthly donor today.  Dear John,   Dangerous sulfide-ore copper mining threatens already vulnerable wildlife populations in the Boundary Waters. Bu…

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Time is running out to protect the Boundary Waters in 2022

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take action for the Boundary Waters - this is it. We need Senators Klobuchar and Smith to introduce a companion bill that will guarantee the protection of the Boundary Waters for future generations.  Greetings John,  We are so close, but the Boundary Waters need…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 10:09 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters staff and volunteers delivered hundreds of hand-written postcards from passionate Boundary Waters advocates urging U.S. Senators Klobuchar and Smith to permanently protect America’s most-visited Wilderness. Thank you to everyone who filled out a postcard…

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

September 24, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Triple match inside - the Boundary Waters can’t be bought

It’s National Public Lands Day! Your gift will be TRIPLED. Dear John,  This week, Representative Pete Stauber introduced a bill in the U.S. Congress aimed at gutting environmental reviews of mining projects. This bill is another favor to Chilean mining giant Antofagasta as they try to resurrect the…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 10:02 PM

3X your impact this Public Lands Day

Your gift will be TRIPLED for the next 48 hours only. Dear John,  In honor of National Public Lands Day tomorrow, we just dropped off hundreds of hand-written postcards at the offices of Minnesota’s U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith today, urging them to take action and lead on the issue o…

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 11:02 PM

Fwd:🚨Breaking: U.S. Rep. Stauber steps up attack on the Boundary Waters

Did you see Becky’s email this morning? Foreign mining pawn Representative Pete Stauber is on the defense right now and is doing all he can to attack the Boundary Waters - and we need your help. Dear John,   Did you see Becky’s email this morning? Foreign mining pawn Representative Pete Stauber is …

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 3:05 PM

🚨Breaking: U.S. Rep. Stauber steps up attack on the Boundary Waters

Today, Rep. Stauber is using an obscure and unusual legislative process to attempt to block Congress from moving our Boundary Waters protections forward.  Dear John,  U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber and his copper-mining industry cronies will stop at nothing to force dangerous sulfide-ore copper mining in t…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 3:19 PM

One day left to reserve virtual Boundary Waters gala tickets

When you attend online, you receive access to a fantastic program as well as a legendary silent auction lineup. Hi John,  Don't forget - there is one day left to reserve your virtual tickets. Protect the Boundary Waters with us NEXT Thursday, September 22, for our annual gala - virtually! When you …

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