Save the Boundary Waters
@savetheboundarywaters.org
The Campaign to #SavetheBWCA is leading the effort to gain permanent protection for the Boundary Waters Wilderness from sulfide-ore copper mining.
One week left to apply! 🛶
Save the Boundary Waters' Wilderness Equity Initiative grants program is open for applications! We provide modest trip or project grants to individuals or groups to help overcome barriers to experiencing the outdoors.
Application deadline: Dec 1, 2025 bit.ly/3LW48BW
Save the Boundary Waters' Wilderness Equity Initiative grants program is open for applications! We provide modest trip or project grants to individuals or groups to help overcome barriers to experiencing the outdoors.
Application deadline: Dec 1, 2025 bit.ly/3LW48BW
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
One week left to apply! 🛶
Save the Boundary Waters' Wilderness Equity Initiative grants program is open for applications! We provide modest trip or project grants to individuals or groups to help overcome barriers to experiencing the outdoors.
Application deadline: Dec 1, 2025 bit.ly/3LW48BW
Save the Boundary Waters' Wilderness Equity Initiative grants program is open for applications! We provide modest trip or project grants to individuals or groups to help overcome barriers to experiencing the outdoors.
Application deadline: Dec 1, 2025 bit.ly/3LW48BW
Yesterday was incredible. Thanks to more than 2,000 people who love the Boundary Waters, we raised over $526,000 for Give to the Max Day. ✨Your support gives us the strength to meet every challenge ahead — and we’re so grateful to have you with us. 🌲🛶
Thank you for showing up!
📷 Jeff Anderson
Thank you for showing up!
📷 Jeff Anderson
November 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Yesterday was incredible. Thanks to more than 2,000 people who love the Boundary Waters, we raised over $526,000 for Give to the Max Day. ✨Your support gives us the strength to meet every challenge ahead — and we’re so grateful to have you with us. 🌲🛶
Thank you for showing up!
📷 Jeff Anderson
Thank you for showing up!
📷 Jeff Anderson
Early giving for Give to the Max Day is LIVE. Your gift to protect the Boundary Waters will be TRIPLED until Nov 20. Every dollar defends the Boundary Waters and its clean waters.
Give now. Give early:
bit.ly/gtmd25-bound...
Give now. Give early:
bit.ly/gtmd25-bound...
November 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Early giving for Give to the Max Day is LIVE. Your gift to protect the Boundary Waters will be TRIPLED until Nov 20. Every dollar defends the Boundary Waters and its clean waters.
Give now. Give early:
bit.ly/gtmd25-bound...
Give now. Give early:
bit.ly/gtmd25-bound...
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
Learn more: savetheboundarywaters.org/charity-run
September 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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
Learn more: savetheboundarywaters.org/charity-run
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...
RSVP: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/actionevents...
September 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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...
RSVP: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/actionevents...
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
Contact your member of Congress today: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/action
August 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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
Contact your member of Congress today: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/action
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
👉https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/actionevents2025
June 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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
👉https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/actionevents2025
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.
June 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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.
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...
www.givemn.org/event/Forthe...
May 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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...
www.givemn.org/event/Forthe...
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🌲
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May 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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
strava.app.link/Auhemh6t9Sb
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
Photo: Jamie Cooper
May 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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
Photo: Jamie Cooper
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
April 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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...
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/sites/defaul...
April 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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...
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/...
Show now: merch.ambientinks.com/collections/...
April 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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/...
Show now: merch.ambientinks.com/collections/...
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
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
April 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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
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
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
Thank @smith.senate.gov now:
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/SmithBill
April 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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
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
April 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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
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
📷: Jim Brandenburg
April 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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
📷: 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.
April 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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.
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We kicked off Day 2 at #Canoecopia with a Women's Q&A on the unique experiences of women paddling in the Boundary Waters. Huge thanks to our panelists for sharing their insights!
March 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We kicked off Day 2 at #Canoecopia with a Women's Q&A on the unique experiences of women paddling in the Boundary Waters. Huge thanks to our panelists for sharing their insights!
A new bill has been introduced into the Minnesota Legislature by Sen. Cwodzinski and Rep. Falconer to protect the Wilderness. The Boundary Waters Permanent Protection Bill prohibits copper mining operations in the watershed of the Boundary Waters.
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/StateBill_25
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/StateBill_25
February 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A new bill has been introduced into the Minnesota Legislature by Sen. Cwodzinski and Rep. Falconer to protect the Wilderness. The Boundary Waters Permanent Protection Bill prohibits copper mining operations in the watershed of the Boundary Waters.
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/StateBill_25
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/StateBill_25
Give a sh*t about the Boundary Waters? Now is the time to take action for the Wilderness. Donate today and receive a limited-edition latrine sticker that goes towards protecting the Boundary Waters for future generations! www.savetheboundarywaters.org/give-sticker
February 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Give a sh*t about the Boundary Waters? Now is the time to take action for the Wilderness. Donate today and receive a limited-edition latrine sticker that goes towards protecting the Boundary Waters for future generations! www.savetheboundarywaters.org/give-sticker
BREAKING: 🚨 Rep. Pete Stauber's new bill would reverse the 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters, force leases to Antofagasta without review, and block environmental oversight. The fight to protect the BWCA is urgent. Contact Congress now!
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/Stauber25
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/Stauber25
February 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
BREAKING: 🚨 Rep. Pete Stauber's new bill would reverse the 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters, force leases to Antofagasta without review, and block environmental oversight. The fight to protect the BWCA is urgent. Contact Congress now!
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/Stauber25
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/Stauber25
Happy Permit Day! 🌲🛶
Photo: Jeff Anderson Photography
Photo: Jeff Anderson Photography
January 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Happy Permit Day! 🌲🛶
Photo: Jeff Anderson Photography
Photo: Jeff Anderson Photography
Join us for an important webinar this Thursday, January 23, at 12:00 p.m. CST to learn about the challenges ahead in 2025 and what we’re doing to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
📍 Online — join from anywhere!
👉 Sign up here: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/Jan2025webinar
📍 Online — join from anywhere!
👉 Sign up here: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/Jan2025webinar
January 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Join us for an important webinar this Thursday, January 23, at 12:00 p.m. CST to learn about the challenges ahead in 2025 and what we’re doing to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
📍 Online — join from anywhere!
👉 Sign up here: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/Jan2025webinar
📍 Online — join from anywhere!
👉 Sign up here: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/Jan2025webinar