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  Becky Rom · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 5:10 PM

The Boundary Waters remains at risk. Here’s what you can do.

2X match for Give to the Max Day now live 🛶  2X match for Give to the Max Day now live 🛶Dear John, This week was crucial for the Boundary Waters. You may have heard that Twin Metals has been allowed to conduct exploratory drilling near the Boundary Waters, a precursor to developing a mine UNDER Birc…
  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Alert: Toxic mining project rises from the dead 💀

Twin Metals’ most dangerous plan yet was just approved.   Dear John, A plan for an exploratory drilling permit to mine UNDER Birch Lake was approved yesterday. Antofagasta, the Chilean mining giant behind the Twin Metals mine, is attempting to resurrect their dead proposed toxic sulfide-ore copper m…
  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 10:49 PM

Alert: drilling near Boundary Waters Wilderness just approved

Twin Metals’ plan for exploratory drilling just upstream of the Boundary Waters was just approved. This drilling is being undertaken in order to advance a mine UNDER Birch Lake, which flows directly into the Wilderness.   John, Twin Metals’ plan for exploratory drilling just upstream of the Boundary…
  Becky Rom · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 6:46 PM

CBS News highlights Save the Boundary Waters

CBS News station highlighted how Save the Boundary Waters built a movement over the past decade that brought Minnesota’s sulfide-ore copper mining threat national the spotlight. You've played a vital role in this journey, and we're grateful for your support.   John,  Last Thursday, WCCO, Minnesota’s…
  Save the BWCA · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 10:12 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Dear John,  This weekend, Minnesota’s Star Tribune published a fantastic editorial sounding the alarm about a new plan from Franconia Minerals to conduct exploratory drilling in the watershed of the Boundary Waters. The editorial calls on the state of Minn…
  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 9:58 PM

Hours left - make 2X the impact for the Boundary Waters

$5,614 in matching funds remain. Donate today and double the impact of your gift. Dear John,I’ll make this quick: in recognition of National Public Lands Day this weekend, the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters has been offered a rare match to protect the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper m…
  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Today's midnight deadline - double your impact for Public Lands Day

Don't miss out on the chance to double your impact to protect the Boundary Waters. Dear John ,  There are only hours remaining for our Public Lands Day match. When you make a gift, it will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000 until TODAY at midnight. Protecting America’s public lands begins…
  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 10:00 PM

2X match opportunity - the Boundary Waters is not for sale.

This National Public Lands Day, can I count on you step up to protect Wild places? Dear John, Today is National Public Lands Day! And, it’s also Wilderness Month as declared by a proclamation by President Biden.  But, unfortunately, our Public Lands are under attack.  Right now, a bill that would o…
  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 12:01 PM

2X your impact this Public Lands Day

This Public Lands Day, commit to protecting the Boundary Waters. Dear John, Happy National Public Lands Day! Today is a special day to enjoy, adventure in, and celebrate public lands during National Wilderness Month. We have a rare donation match opportunity in celebration of National Public Lands…
  Elsie Falconer · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 7:31 PM

I'm Elsie, the new President of Kids for the Boundary Waters

I officially took over the leadership of Kids for the Boundary Waters last night at the annual Boundary Waters Gala.  Hi John,   I'd like to introduce myself, I'm Elsie Falconer, the new President of Kids for the Boundary Waters. At last night's Boundary Waters Gala we celebrated the 10 years the Ca…
  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 10:20 PM

🚨BREAKING NEWS: We WON our lawsuit against Twin Metals

Win for the Boundary Waters. Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness wins lawsuit against Twin Metals  Dear John,   Today, Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness - the lead organization in the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters - and ten local businesses and four conservation groups, WON the laws…
  Becky, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 12:07 PM

Urgent support needed: how you can help protect the Boundary Waters

Plus get your new limited edition Save the Boundary Waters sticker today Dear John,  I’ll keep this quick: while paddling season is in full swing, our Development Director just alerted me that we are short of our summer fundraising goal to protect the Boundary Waters. This is bad news for the future…
  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Be a Climate Hero: Join the fight to protect the Boundary Waters

Safeguard our planet's most vital ecosystems like the Boundary Waters Dear John, A healthy Boundary Waters ecosystem is key to solving the climate emergency. Did you know that scientific modeling by two major conservation organizations identifed the Boundary Waters region as among the most importa…
  Save the BWCA · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 9:51 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. 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 raise…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
July 15, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Win a custom Boundary Waters inspired Granite Gear bag!

Enter to win a custom, loon-inspired Granite Gear canoe bag. ENTER TO WIN HERE ENTER TO WIN HERE  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 …
  Save the BWCA · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 11:07 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Dear John,  We’re going back to court for clean water. The Department of Natural Resources found MN’s state rules inadequate to protect the Boundary Waters from toxic noise and light pollution, but failed to adequately address the threat this type of minin…
  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
July 6, 2023 at 6:44 PM

ALERT: Twin Metals files case against the Boundary Waters

Your gift will be matched for the Boundary Waters today. The Boundary Waters continues to face ongoing threats from billion-dollar corporations that have no stake in protecting our Wilderness. But with your support, we can fight back.  Dear John,  In late May, the Department of Natural Resources fou…
  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 6:59 PM

BREAKING: We’re going back to court to fight for clean water

Because what’s the Boundary Waters without clean water?   Dear John, We are going back to court to fight for clean water.   Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness (Save the Boundary Waters’s parent organization) filed a request for a contested case, challenging the Minnesota Department of Natural …
  Save the BWCA · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Adventure awaits: take our BWCA Quiz 🛶

Get your paddles ready, test your BWCA knowledgeDear John,  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 …
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Don't miss the Boundary Waters event of the year 🎉

Join us at the Boundary Waters Gala on September 20Dear John,  You’re invited to the Boundary Waters event of the year! This is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us as we celebrate the Wilderness we all love, hear about the latest developments in the fight for its protection, and enjoy great com…
  Save the BWCA · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Test your Boundary Waters lake knowledge

How well do you know the lakes of the BWCA? Dear John, The lakes in the Boundary Waters offer a captivating experience for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Their crystal-clear waters shimmer under the sunlight, reflecting the lush greenery of the surrounding forests. Paddling along their…
  Save the BWCA · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 2:41 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Dear John,  In June 2020, we challenged Minnesota’s rules governing copper mining, arguing that outdated Minnesota mining rules are inadequate to protect the Boundary Waters and its headwaters from sulfide-ore copper mining. Last week, the DNR determined t…
  Ingrid Lyons, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 1:47 PM

You’re Invited: Celebrate the Boundary Waters with us this fall

Join us for the Boundary Waters event of the yearDear John, You’re invited to the Boundary Waters event of the year! This is an event you won’t want to miss. Join over 350 Wilderness defenders as we celebrate and raise critical funds to protect the Boundary Waters. Tickets will go fast so be sure to…
  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Important update on our lawsuit to protect the Boundary Waters

We wanted to share an important update about our groundbreaking state lawsuit that we brought three years ago: In June 2020, we challenged Minnesota’s rules governing copper mining , arguing that outdated Minnesota mining rules are inadequate to protect the Boundary Waters and its headwaters from su…
  Save the BWCA · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Experience the edge of the Wilderness in Ely

As a supporter of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters, you likely know this well. But have you had a chance to experience all that Ely itself has to offer? If you’re planning a canoe trip this summer, allow us to recommend extending your stay in the area to include a few days in town. Dear John…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 4:46 PM

You're invited to the Garden Party in Ely on August 6

Join Save the Boundary Waters in Ely for our annual Garden Party. Greetings John,  As summer approaches, we're getting excited for our annual Garden Party Fundraiser for the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters! Join us on Sunday, August 6, from 3 - 5 p.m. at the South Kawishiwi River Campground Pav…
  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Protecting the Boundary Waters is powered by people

We need you to share your love of the Boundary Waters with your friends. Forward this email to two friends who love the Wilderness and encourage them to join us in our fight.   Hi John, We need you to share your love of the Boundary Waters with your friends. Forward this email to two friends who lov…
  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Good news and bad news for the Boundary Waters

The latest on our work to permanently protect the Boundary Waters John, I’ve got good news and bad news about our work to permanently protect the Boundary Waters.  First, the bad news: U.S. Representative Pete Stauber introduced legislation just last week that would REVERSE the Biden Administration'…
  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 8:20 PM

BREAKING: Bill introduced to REVERSE historic BWCA protections

Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Stauber introduced a bill to REVERSE the Biden Administration’s protective 20-year mining ban in the watershed of the Boundary Waters.  Dear John,Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Stauber ratcheted up his attacks on the Boundary Waters by introducing a bill to reverse the Biden…
  Save the BWCA · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 1:07 AM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates on Boundary Waters protections from Canoe Country. Dear John,  New bill attacks Boundary Waters wildlife. Rep. Stauber introduced a resolution that would take a once-thriving species of bats off the endangered species list. These winged mammals are critical to the Boundary W…
  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 11:09 PM

Alert: Congressional hearing suggests mining *in* the Boundary Waters

Today in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, U.S. Representative Stauber, Chair of the Natural Resource Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, hosted a field hearing in which he, other House Members, and witnesses advocated for toxic sulfide-ore mining directly adjacent to and upstream from the Boundar…
  Kelsey Polcher, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Save the date: two important Boundary Waters events of the year

Join us for our annual Ely Garden Party on August 6 and our annual Gala at the Nicollet Island Pavilion on September 20!  Dear John, We are thrilled to invite you to mark your calendars and join us for two Boundary Waters events that you won't want to miss: our annual Summer Garden Party in Ely and …
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 9:22 PM

Last day for Boundary Waters merch plus load up on giveback gear 🛶

Celebrate Earth Month by supporting a few of our favorite businesses who make sustainability a priority!Dear John, Celebrate Earth Month by supporting a few of our favorite businesses who make sustainability a priority! As we eagerly await our upcoming canoe trips, take a moment to discover some of …
  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
April 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM

We are short - Earth Day for the Boundary Waters challenge extended

14 donors needed. Help unlock a $5,000 giftDear John,  We didn't make our Earth Day challenge, so I’ll make this quick. While we had 86 generous Boundary Waters defenders give to our Earth Day challenge, we are still 14 donors short of our goal.  The challenge donor has generously extended the deadl…
  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
April 23, 2023 at 12:08 AM

Fwd: 87 more people needed for the Boundary Waters

Today is Earth Day - help us unlock $5,000 for the Boundary Waters Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw this email from National Campaign Chair Becky Rom. We still need 63 people to make a gift to unlock $5,000 for the Boundary Waters. Support from Wilderness defenders like you make our work to pr…
  Becky, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
April 22, 2023 at 7:58 PM

87 more people needed for the Boundary Waters

Today is Earth Day - help us unlock $5,000 for the Boundary WatersDear John,  There are just a few hours left before our Earth Day challenge expires. This limited-time opportunity to unlock a $5,000 challenge gift for the Boundary Waters ends at midnight TONIGHT, but we still need 87 people to make …
  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
April 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM

🌎 Earth Day for the Boundary Waters 🛶

100 donors needed to unlock $5,000 challenge giftDear John,  Today is Earth Day, and we are reminded of the critical importance of preserving and protecting our natural world for current and future generations. Did you know? The Boundary Waters and the greater 4.3 million acre ecosystem is one of th…
  Becky, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
April 1, 2023 at 1:01 AM

$7k left to raise for the Boundary Waters

All donations doubled until midnight TODAY Hi John, I'm resending my earlier email because there are only four hours left until our 2X match expires, and we are $7,000 away from maximizing our matching gift challenge that expires at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. Support from Wilderness defenders like you make o…
  Becky, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 10:31 PM

We’re short - please help for the Boundary Waters

There are only hours left to reach our matching gift challengeJohn-  There are only hours left in our matching gift challenge and we are short of our $50,000 goal. Can you help with a rushed gift right now? Wilderness defenders like you have helped bring the issue of copper mining near the Boundary …
  Sam Chadwick, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Ends today: Do you want a Boundary Waters Northern Lights sticker?

Today is the last day to get a limited edition Norther Lights sticker Hello fellow paddler!  We’ve had an incredible response to our matching gift challenge. Nearly 350 people have stepped up to make a gift — but we haven’t heard from you yet and we’re not quite to our goal!    Every dollar you give…
  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Midnight deadline: the Boundary Waters needs you

Today is the last day of match! Don't before midnight and your gift will be doubled. Dear John,  Thank you for being an advocate and champion for permanent protection of the Boundary Waters.   I'm writing to let you know about an exciting opportunity happening right now. Thanks to a generous suppor…
  Alex Falconer · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Have you seen the Northern lights in the Boundary Waters?

The deadline to have your gift matched for the Boundary Waters is just a day away so I’ll keep this quick: you already know that the Boundary Waters is special. But did you know that because of the lack of light pollution the stars shimmer brighter, the Milky Way is more vivid, and the chances of se…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Double your impact for the Boundary Waters - 48 hours left

When you make a gift before March 31 your impact will be automatically DOUBLED with every dollar going straight back towards safeguarding the Boundary Waters. Dear John,  This year, we received historic 20-year protections for the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining, and thanks to the rec…
  Lisa, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Day in the life near the Boundary Waters

Donate by March 31 and your gift will be doubled! Dear John,  At our core, the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters values and uses scientific findings in our fight to permanently protect the Boundary Waters. As part of my role at the Campaign, I lead our water quality research program. We test year…
  Lisa, Save the BWCA · [email protected]
March 25, 2023 at 12:47 PM

The role of science in protecting the Boundary Waters

Donate today and your gift will be doubled! Dear John,  At our core, the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters values and uses scientific findings in our fight to permanently protect the Boundary Waters. As part of my role at the Campaign, I lead our water quality research program. We test year-round…
  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 2:01 PM

2X your impact on World Water Day for the Boundary Waters 💧

Donate in honor of the Boundary Waters on World Water Day!Dear John, Today is World Water Day! On this day, it’s hard to not think about the Boundary Waters and its intricate web of crystal clean lakes, rivers, & streams. The interconnected waterways of this Wilderness are some of the cleanest i…
  Becky Rom · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 10:30 PM

The voice of the Boundary Waters at White House event

I’m in Washington, D.C., today for the second time this month at the invitation of the Biden-Harris Administration to recognize our efforts to protect this embattled Wilderness. Dear John,  I’m in Washington, D.C., today for the second time this month at the invitation of the Biden-Harris Administra…
  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 11:16 PM

Did you know the Boundary Waters is one of the quietest places on earth?

Today the Boundary Waters received a rare International Wilderness Award from Quiet Parks International in recognition of the Boundary Waters’ natural sound-scape which is largely free from industrial noise intrusions - a true rarity in the world today. Hi John, Today the Boundary Waters received a …
  Save the BWCA · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 10:36 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates on Boundary Waters protections from Canoe Country. Dear John,  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 Wild…
  Becky Rom · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 10:51 PM

We received a 2X match for the Boundary Waters

Wow - what a day. Boundary Waters defenders packed the Rotunda at the Minnesota Capitol today. The message was loud and clear: The majority of Minnesotans agree the Boundary Waters needs permanent protection from copper-sulfide mining now. Hi John,  Wow - what a day. Boundary Waters defenders packed…