Read this great piece from the Minnesota Star Tribune on the contradiction between celebrating conservation icon Theodore Roosevelt while rolling back protections for places like the Boundary Waters. www.startribune.com/trump-admini...

Burcum: The rank hypocrisy of Trump's visit to Roosevelt Library

From columnist Jill Burcum: The hypocrisy of celebrating Roosevelt’s legacy so soon after dealing a serious blow to the natural treasure that is the Boundary Waters is hard to miss — and even harder t...

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A new Vox article explores the proposed Twin Metals mine in the headwaters of the Boundary Waters and what's at stake. Sulfide-ore copper mining has never operated without pollution, and the Wilderness is not the place to find out what happens when a copper mine fails. www.vox.com/climate/4916...

The “clean energy” mine that could put one of America’s most pristine wilderness areas at risk

The climate transition needs more mining. But does it need this mine?

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"How is it that the Boundary Waters is polluted despite the law’s antidegradation standard? For one thing, mining companies do a poor job of predicting how much pollution mines will generate." Read our Executive Director's op-ed in @duluthnews.bsky.social: www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/colu...

In Response: Stop pollution, mining that degrade the Boundary Waters

From the column: "Mining companies do a poor job of predicting how much pollution mines will generate."

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Join us at the starting line of the Twin Cities Marathon or TC 10 Miler and make your miles matter! Run with Save the Boundary Waters to help protect America’s most-visited Wilderness while taking on an incredible challenge. Learn more here: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/tc-marathon

The New York Times published a vivid and timely feature this week by journalist Stephanie Pearson, who recounts her firsthand experience in the Wilderness, policy implications, and the role of the state of Minnesota in protecting the Boundary Waters. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/t...

Immaculate Wilderness, Uncertain Future: Paddling the Boundary Waters

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"'Congress should follow the law.' That statement by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith following the 50-49 Senate vote last week that purportedly overturned a 20-year sulfide mining ban on about 225,000 acres of the Superior National Forest, should be self-evident." Read more: timberjay.com/stories/cong...?

In honor of Earth Day and the recent vote to overturn the 20-year mining ban, a generous supporter (@colonelbrandon42 on Instagram) has put up $25,000 to match gifts to our Boundary Waters Defense Fund — please give today and double your impact. Give now: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/BWDF

Last week, the Senate voted to pass H.J. Res. 140, which overturns the 20-year mining ban within the headwaters of the Boundary Waters. Thank you to Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar for using your voices to protect the BWCAW. www.startribune.com/minnesota-ca...

Burcum: Klobuchar and Smith left it all on the field in fight to save the Boundary Waters

The senators knew they faced long odds in preserving Boundary Waters protections. They fought on fiercely anyway, columnist Jill Burcum writes.

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Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a devastating bill that will undo protections for the Boundary Waters. Listen to this feature on NPR's All Things Considered featuring Explorers Amy and Dave Freemans and @smith.senate.gov discussing what this means for the wilderness. www.npr.org/2026/04/18/n...

Newly approved mining in Minnesota may threaten waterways of a beloved nature preserve

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota is filled with more than a thousand lakes and rivers. But a recent vote in congress to allow mining nearby could threaten the preserve's waterways.

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On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed HJ Res 140, a devastating bill that will undo protections for the Boundary Waters. In our recent blog, we discuss what it means for the BWCAW and what comes next in the fight to defend this extraordinary Wilderness. www.savetheboundarywaters.org/hjr140-update

HJ Res 140 passes in the Senate - here's what you need to know.

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Today, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that unravels protections for the Boundary Waters watershed. The vote passed by 50-49. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/c...

Senate Votes to Allow Mining Near Minnesota Wilderness

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Today, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that unravels protections for the Boundary Waters watershed. The vote passed by 50-49. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/c...

Senate Votes to Allow Mining Near Minnesota Wilderness

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🚨 BREAKING: The Senate passed H.J. Res. 140, gutting Boundary Waters protections. This sets a dangerous precedent for public lands nationwide. We’re not done fighting. There are still paths to stop this mine. We'll keep you posted today about what this means and how you can get involved.

UPDATE: Senate is adjourned until 10:00 AM EST. At 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 16, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the passage of HJ Res 140. We will continue our live updates tomorrow morning! www.savetheboundarywaters.org/live-updates...

Live Updates from Senate

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LIVE: Senators will soon consider the Joint Resolution that threatens the Boundary Waters. We expect several hours of debate, followed by a final vote tonight or in the morning. If you want to follow along live update tonight, we’re posting updates here: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/live-updates...

Live Updates from Senate

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"The House has already passed a bill to roll back the 20-year mining moratorium, and wilderness advocates expect a Senate vote any day now." Read more: www.startribune.com/us-senate-up...

Burcum: Will the Senate betray the Boundary Waters?

This is not a drill: The Senate is poised to blow up Boundary Waters mining protections, columnist Jill Burcum writes.

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UPDATE: time is being held on the Senate floor tomorrow to vote on a resolution that would dismantle the 20-year mining protections for the Boundary Waters. Call your senators: (202) 224-3121 – tell them to vote no on HJ Resolution 140. Act now: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/action-center

Today is National Beaver Day! 🦫 To celebrate, we’re launching our brand new “Give a Dam!” sticker designed by Kimberly Boustead. 🛶 Get your sticker today: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/beaver-sticker

Today is Sigurd Olson's birthday. Sig is a legend among conservationists, paddlers, and those who love Canoe Country. 🛶 He was one of the most influential advocates for the designation and protection of the Boundary Waters. Learn more about Sigurd Olson's legacy: open.substack.com/pub/savetheb...

Sigurd Olson: champion for Wilderness protection

Sigurd Olson is a legend among conservationists, paddlers, and those who love Canoe Country. He was one of the most influential advocates for protecting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

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"As hunters, anglers, and conservationists, we stand on the shoulders of giants from past generations, like President Roosevelt. This is our opportunity to show future generations they, too, stand on the shoulders of giants from this generation." www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/colu...

Local View: Hunters, anglers, Roosevelt IV all defending the Boundary Waters

From the column: "In Minnesota, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Hermantown, is leading the charge to turn public lands over to a foreign mining company owned by a billionaire from Chile."

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How can the state of Minnesota protect the Boundary Waters? The federal government is moving to roll back protections for the Boundary Waters, and the state of Minnesota has the ultimate power to stop a mine from being built next to the Wilderness. savethebwca.substack.com/p/how-can-th...

How can the State of Minnesota protect the Boundary Waters?

To protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from toxic sulfide-ore copper mining, we need permanent protection at both the state and federal levels.

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Do you ever “dip” or do you treat your water while you’re in the Boundary Waters? While drinking straight from the lake comes with risks, here are some things for you to consider when treating water in the Boundary Waters! open.substack.com/pub/savetheb...

Can you drink straight from a Wilderness lake?

To dip or not to dip? That is the question many people ask when venturing into the Boundary Waters.

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This recent piece features interviews with Theodore Roosevelt IV and our board chair, Becky Rom. The discussion draws parallels to the 1990s battle to stop a Canadian company from building a gold mine just outside Yellowstone National Park. Read more: yellowstonian.org/the-boundary...

The Boundary Waters Backstory - Yellowstonian

Our interview with Minnesota conservationist Becky Rom frames the debate over a controversial copper and nickel mine proposed for the BWCAW.  She mentions rejection of science, potential conflicts of ...

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In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of the former president oppose mining near a wilderness area in Minnesota. Read more: bit.ly/4rOgr2B

Teddy Roosevelt’s Family Urges G.O.P. to Protect Public Lands

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Great editorial from Jill Burcum in the Star Tribune on why strong protections for the Boundary Waters matter now more than ever and why the Senate’s vote in the coming days is critical in the fight to protect the Wilderness. www.startribune.com/burcum-the-h...

Burcum: The House betrayed the BWCA. The Senate is next.

Congress could hand over the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the Trump administration, which has already shown its contempt for science and conservation.

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🚨 URGENT: Senate vote next week. Your senators need to hear from you NOW! The bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters is heading to the Senate floor next week. This is a make-or-break moment. Call your senators today: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/action-center

A bill just passed the House that would undo the 20-year mining ban in the BWCAW watershed and could bring toxic copper mining right to its doorstep. Next, the bill moves to the Senate. Read this strong opinion piece from Tony Jones. www.startribune.com/bwca-copper-...

Opinion | Don’t forget ― the Boundary Waters are still under threat

"Behind the smoke bombs and tear gas and rubber bullets (and real bullets), another assault is happening, an assault on our public lands," Tony Jones writes.

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Today marks the third anniversary of the 20-year mining ban, which is under threat in Congress. ⚠️ Also, the Chilean mining giant Antofagasta was just fined about $775,000 for failing to comply with regulations in Chile. Call your senators now: www.savetheboundarywaters.org/anniversary-...

Anniversary of mining ban, Antofagasta fined for non-compliance

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HJ 140 has passed the House and now heads to the Senate. This does not mean a mine will be built tomorrow, but it does mean we have even more important work ahead of us. Right now, we need you to take the next step and contact your Senators! www.savetheboundarywaters.org/SaveBWCA-Sen...