Friends Of The Boundary Waters Wilderness

The Boundary Waters

YOUR WILDERNESS. YOUR VOICE.

In a chaotic world, we need these quiet waters more than ever. 

The reelection of Donald Trump is a disaster for the Boundary Waters. This is not hyperbole. This is based on Trump’s campaign promises and the attacks he has already leveled against our wilderness.

During his first term, Trump rolled out the red carpet for Twin Metals, the Chilean-owned mining conglomerate seeking to open a toxic copper-sulfide mine at the edge of the Boundary Waters.

Trump has made it clear that if elected, he would roll back protections and open the Superior National Forest up for copper-sulfide mining. Trump’s allies in Congress have pushed though a bill that would open the area around the Boundary Waters to copper-sulfide mining. The infamous Project 2025 has made it clear that paving the way for proposed copper-sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters would be a priority for the new administration. 

The danger to the Boundary Waters is very real. Threats are coming in from multiple directions.

We are all living at a time of great uncertainty. With so much up for debate, there can be no debate about the Boundary Waters. The need to protect it is absolute. We haven’t stopped fighting. Despite this setback, we are continuing with the long game and with you, will work to ensure the Boundary Waters stays wild and pristine for this and future generations.

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THE BOUNDARY WATERS NEEDS FRIENDS

For almost 50 years, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness has been the leading voice in protecting Minnesota’s treasured wilderness. With thousands of supporters, we beat back foreign mining corporations that threatened to pollute some of the cleanest water on earth. But these multi-national corporations have not given up.

This Give to the Max Day, each dollar will be doubled through our $175,000 matching gift.

Take advantage of this huge opportunity. Speak up for the wilderness, and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar. 

Please give now and protect the pristine waters and unspoiled Boundary Waters wilderness you love. 

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INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BWCA WILDERNESS STEWARDS

The most effective way of protecting the Boundary Waters is to simply introduce people to the Boundary Waters. 

People want to protect what they love. 

Through our No Boundaries to the Boundary Waters educational program, we break down barriers to ensure Minnesota's treasured wilderness is accessible to everyone, especially diverse and underserved students.

Through a comprehensive four-part educational approach, the program brings the transformative power of the Boundary Waters directly to young people across Minnesota.

This last summer, 128 students got to go on life-changing canoe trip to the Boundary Waters through this program.

With your support, this program will ensure that Minnesota's magnificent Boundary Waters wilderness becomes a shared heritage for all, regardless of their background or circumstances.

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About the Friends of the Boundary Waters

Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness brings together individuals dedicated to the protection of the Boundary Waters. 

We began as a group of friends pooling together our time and talent to protect the wilderness. And that's who we are today: Friends. 

If you love the Boundary Waters, you're in the right place. You're among Friends.