ALERT 🚨 New bill would grant Homeland Security authority to cut roads, run motorboats, and install surveillance towers in wild, pristine places within 100 miles of the U.S. border. This encompasses the entirety of the BWCA and Superior National Forest. www.outdoorlife.com/conservation...

We’re excited that Outdoor Retailer is moving to Minnesota for 2026! This is a testament to the strong and growing outdoor economy in MN, driven by our beloved places like the Boundary Waters. www.startribune.com/after-more-t...

Grandma’s Marathon registration opens Oct 1, and this year, you can be part of our Save the Boundary Waters charity team. Spots are limited, so if you’ve been dreaming of running Grandma’s in 2026, now’s your chance. Learn more: savetheboundarywaters.org/charity-run

The @washingtonpost.com just published a strong piece on the mining threats facing the Boundary Waters. It highlights decades of advocacy for its protection and what’s at stake for this irreplaceable wilderness. Read the full article: bit.ly/42UDu1E

Julia is celebrating her son’s 1st birthday in the Boundary Waters and turning her family’s story into action through peer-to-peer fundraising. By sharing your own Boundary Waters story, you can help protect this place for generations to come. Read more: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/love-boundar...

The Roadless Rule protects millions of acres of national forest, including vital areas near the Boundary Waters. Weakening it would open the door to destruction that cannot be undone. Read the full DNT editorial: www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/edit...

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness's future is increasingly uncertain due to budget reductions, staffing shortages, and renewed mining threats. Now is a critical time to speak loudly for the permanent protection of America's most visited Wilderness. www.sierraclub.org/sierra/bound...

Join us for our community event series to connect, learn, and take action to protect the Boundary Waters. Each event will feature speakers, hands-on activities, and chances to meet fellow advocates. Refreshments, stickers, and merch provided! RSVP: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/actionevents...

From clearing trails to rebuilding campsites, the Boundary Waters depends on people whose work often goes unseen. Let’s thank the unsung heroes who make our Wilderness adventures possible! Read more: www.timberjay.com/stories/unsu...

Meet the builders behind the one-of-a-kind hand-built canoe that made our summer canoe sweepstakes a success! Thanks to the generous support from all participants, we raised over $32,000! Learn more about Barry and Jerry's canoe-building process: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/wrapping-our...

The Hudson Bay Girls paddled 1,380 miles in 80 days from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay in Canada this summer. They were featured on MPR News recently discussing their expedition! www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

The Save the Boundary Waters team is in Omaha this week with supporters, meeting with Rep. Bacon to advocate for protecting the Boundary Waters from toxic copper mining! Contact your member of Congress today: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/action

Important Update 🚨: Last week, the Dept of the Interior issued a legal decision that does not reissue Twin Metal’s expired leases, but sets the legal stage to do so. This move would fast-track sulfide-ore copper mining near the Boundary Waters. www.savetheboundarywaters.org/did-twin-met...

Former Forest Service Chief & BLM Director Mike Dombeck wrote a powerful op-ed on why a copper mine near the Boundary Waters would be devastating. With decades of experience, he makes it clear: this Wilderness is too important to risk. Read it now: www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...

Sulfate pollution has long been a concern in northern Minnesota and for wild rice. The State of MN is taking steps to reduce pollution to protect wild rice waters. This move comes after years of advocacy and legal pressure calling for stronger protections. www.startribune.com/to-protect-w...

Enter to win a stunning handcrafted cedar canoe! Other amazing prizes include a Granite Gear portage pack and KEEN shoes. The more entries you purchase, the greater your chance to win, and the greater your impact. 🌲🛶 👉 Enter now: go.rallyup.com/bwca See full official rules at the link above.

Love the Boundary Waters? Join us in Rochester (7/8) + Mankato (7/10) for Minnesota Takes Action for the Boundary Waters — a community event series to protect the Wilderness. Hear updates, meet fellow outdoorists + grab free snacks & swag! 👉https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/actionevents2025

We are heartbroken by the assassination of Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Our deepest condolences go out to their loved ones. We also extend support and sympathy to Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Read our full statement: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/remembering-...

This week, Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior announced they’ve started the process to reverse the 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters. This move could reopen the door to copper-nickel mining near the Wilderness. Read the full Outdoor Life article: www.outdoorlife.com/conservation...

We’re celebrating a critical victory: a dangerous anti-Boundary Waters provision was removed from the federal budget bill! 🎉But just as we were celebrating, federal officials announced that they will be overturning the 20-year mining ban. Read more: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/victory-cong...

The Boundary Waters needs us now more than ever. Join our webinar happening Tomorrow, Thurs, June 12, at 12 PM CT. This is your chance to hear directly from our team about our recent victories and emerging threats to the Wilderness. Register here: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/register-our...

Thank you to the Biodiversity Fund of the Boreal Waters Community Foundation for their recent $50k grant to support our work to protect the Wilderness. With this grant, we’re expanding our water quality monitoring program to fill critical gaps in state data in the BWCA and Superior National Forest.

Last month, Boundary Waters defenders gathered in community with over 480 supporters for an unforgettable evening: the 2025 Boundary Waters Gala. Thank you to our sponsors! Read more about the evening below. www.savetheboundarywaters.org/unforgettabl...

NEW @americanprogress.bsky.social column: A concerted effort by the Trump administration to sell off and sell out America’s public lands to the highest bidder puts special places including the Boundary Waters' local economies, and vacation plans in jeopardy. www.americanprogress.org/article/see-...

This week, the Hudson Bay Girls began their 1,200-mile journey! Beginning at Grand Portage, they will spend two weeks paddling in the Boundary Waters before making their way toward Hudson Bay. Learn more about their adventure ahead! www.savetheboundarywaters.org/hudson-bay-g...

Had the pleasure of listening to Terry Tempest Williams in conversation with Ingrid Lyons of @savetheboundarywaters.org at their annual gala last night in Minneapolis. TTW is such a rousing, articulate voice for wilderness--we are lucky to have her.

Our laws are meant to protect the Boundary Waters, not be sidestepped to serve foreign mining interests. This powerful op-ed in the Duluth News Tribune lays it out clearly: “Don’t end-run the law to allow mining near the Boundary Waters.” Read more: www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/colu...

For the Love of the Boundary Waters! From June 7-28, join thousands of adventurers raising funds to stop toxic mining and protect the BWCA. Paddle, hike, or even hammock your way to making a difference! Learn more and sign up here: www.givemn.org/event/Forthe...

Our Executive Director, Ingrid Lyons, joins The Wild Idea Podcast to talk about the fight to defend the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from copper mining and the broader movement to reinvigorate wilderness advocacy nationwide. Listen here: thewildidea.com/episode-11/

BREAKING UPDATE 🚨: House Natural Resources Committee passes reconciliation bill that dismantles Boundary Waters protections from copper mining. This bill directly threatens one of America’s most pristine Wilderness areas. The time to act is now! savetheboundarywaters.org/action-center

We just started a Save the Boundary Waters - Strava Club to bring together people who care about this wild place and want to protect it. Track your adventures, hit new PRs, and connect with others who love the BWCAW🌲 strava.app.link/Auhemh6t9Sb

“Nature is for everybody.” Dudley Edmondson is a photographer, filmmaker, and author who has spent decades working to make the outdoors more inclusive. MSP Magazine highlights his powerful work and the importance of visibility and access in wild places. Read more: mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...

Bear Paulsen of Northstar Canoes shares how Trump's trade wars have devastated their business. From lost international sales due to tariffs to threats against the Boundary Waters, the current administration's policies are causing real harm. Read more: minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/02/i...

While the ice is still on its way out, today marks the first day of permit season for the Boundary Waters! We're counting down the days until we can get our paddles in the water—see you out there. 🌲🛶✨ Photo: Jamie Cooper

Permit season kicks off May 1! There's still ice on the lakes, but it's melting quickly. As we gear up for paddling season, we reflect on our winter camping trip near the Boundary Waters earlier this year. Check out the beauty of the BWCA in winter: youtu.be/vyw3FgsgF4g Video: Pohle Creative

Time’s almost up! Your gift will be tripled to protect the Boundary Waters — but only until midnight tonight. ⏳ Don’t miss this chance to make 3x the difference: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/spring_match

Only a few days left to apply for our Wilderness Equity Initiative Grant! We are awarding small trip or project grants to folks who are often both disenfranchised and excluded from the effort to protect the Boundary Waters. Apply by May 1. Learn more: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/sites/defaul...

Our new merch is here and we’re excited to share it with you! 🛶🌲 We’ve got the cozy loon crewneck and walleye t-shirt. Athletic tees and tanks that are perfect for training or race day (like Grandma’s Marathon!) With more new items on the way! Show now: merch.ambientinks.com/collections/...

📢 Heads up for Boundary Waters visitors: You’ll no longer be able to pick up permits in person at the Kawishiwi and Gunflint ranger stations. Starting this season, all permits must be picked up at a local cooperator. Learn more: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Sen. Tina Smith has introduced a bill that would permanently protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from sulfide mining.

This Earth Day, I’m thinking about Minnesota, the place I’m so lucky to call home. 💙💚 I’m thinking about the Boundary Waters, the fresh air, the clean lakes, and the memories I’ve made there with family and friends. But we can’t take those things for granted.

It’s International Dark Sky Week! The Boundary Waters is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary! That means it’s one of the best places to see the stars, northern lights, and an unpolluted night sky. Take action to protect the Boundary Waters: savetheboundarywaters.org/2step_2025 Photo: Alex Falconer

Read this fantastic piece by the Star Tribune Opinion from @jburcum.bsky.social. Sen. Tina Smith's recent bill to protect the Wilderness is a key step in the right direction and we thank her for her leadership in protecting the BWCA. www.startribune.com/a-worthy-pol...

Today marks a "good and important day for the Boundary Waters.” Senator Tina Smith has introduced a historic Boundary Waters protections bill in the U.S. Senate. www.startribune.com/tina-smith-u...

BIG NEWS: Sen. Tina Smith has introduced a bill in the Senate that would permanently protect the Boundary Waters from the threat of toxic copper mining. It's been 50 years since BWCA legislation was introduced in the Senate. Thank @smith.senate.gov now: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/SmithBill

Are you passionate about the outdoors, love talking to people, and want to help protect one of the most special places on Earth? Come join the Save the Boundary Waters team as our Ely Outreach Intern this summer! 🌲https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/current-opportunities

Today is the 50th anniversary of Voyageurs National Park, MN's only national park! Established in 1975, the park spans nearly 220,000 acres of forests and lakes along the Canadian border. Gov. Walz has proclaimed April 8 as "Voyageurs National Park Day." Learn more! www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Brandenburg, a world-renowned photographer and a lifelong advocate. Jim’s images have graced our work many times over the years, reminding people why this place matters and believing that the wilderness deserves our fiercest protection. 📷: Jim Brandenburg

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Sigurd Olson, one of the most influential voices in the efforts to protect the Boundary Waters. We honor his legacy by continuing the work to defend the Wilderness for future generations.

Celebrate Earth Day with Pattie Gonia for their iconic environmental drag show SAVE HER! coming to Minneapolis on April 22 at First Avenue! We're excited to be part of this powerful, joyful celebration of climate justice, creativity, and queerness. Join us: first-avenue.com/event/2025-0...