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We were grateful to have Chris Knopf on Almanac to talk about sulfide mining threats to the Boundary Waters. "Asking that childlike question, 'Boy, has this ever been done safely before?' And it hasn't." www.tpt.org/almanac/vide...

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"If this type of mining opens in Minnesota, it will be the end of Minnesota as we know it." - State Sen. Jen McEwen's powerful testimony against copper-sulfide mining in MN. youtu.be/ngQinkbwwu8

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Meet Pete Brautigam, a mechanical engineer who designs simple winter camping gear for the Boundary Waters. His obsession with function and simplicity has led to products that can take years to perfect -- from cutting-edge titanium spoons to revolutionary saws. www.friends-bwca.org/blog/the-wil...

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"Never mind that past polls have found that most Minnesotans, including those in northern Minnesota, don’t want mining near the Boundary Waters." www.startribune.com/tolkkinen-sl...

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Federal cuts include Superior National Forest employees. paddleandportage.com/2025/02/15/e...

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Skip the summer crowds and discover the silent magic of the Boundary Waters in winter! 🎿❄️ Whether you're dreaming of gliding across pristine frozen lakes or exploring groomed trails around Ely and the Gunflint, we've got you covered. www.friends-bwca.org/blog/cross-c...

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Snow enthusiasts and stargazers - swing by our Ely Winter Festival events Friday Feb 14 for some out-of-this-world documentaries, then strap on those snowshoes for a Valentine's date with the universe! ❤️ www.friends-bwca.org/event/ely-bo...

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We won’t stand by while crucial clean water protections are rolled back! Join us for a public hearing at the Minnesota State Capitol, Feb. 24 10:15am www.friends-bwca.org/event/a-hear...

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NEW PODCAST! We're celebrating Dark Skies this week, so @marcrasselphoto.bsky.social joins us to reveal his secrets for capturing stunning Milky Way and aurora shots. Plus, learn how photographers can preserve our precious dark skies. Watch or listen: www.friends-bwca.org/podcasts/pod...

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Hey! The winter stars are amazing right now - come join us for free stargazing events all across MN this week! Twin Cities, Duluth, Ely, Voyageurs and more! www.friends-bwca.org/stargazing/

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"[Consider] what’s happening below ground...at the headwaters at the BWCA,” she said. “All that water flows into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. All that water is totally interconnected.” -Congresswoman Betty McCollum GIFT: www.startribune.com/pete-stauber...

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We're training future leaders - in the Winter! - bringing students closer to nature and promoting leadership skills for their school's BWCA Trips. Students spent 3 days at Camp du Nord in Ely MN learning about everything from climate change to goal setting, facilitation, and leadership skills.

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🚨 URGENT: Rep. Stauber's new bill is a huge threat to the BWCA. It would open protected land to toxic mining by Chilean company Antofagasta, and curb any kind of meaningful environmental review. Tell your legislators to vote NO! www.friends-bwca.org/take-action-...

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🌲 Love the Boundary Waters? Lead its Protection!🌲 Seeking visionary Development Director to power our mission defending Minnesota's iconic waters. Lead a passionate team and shape strategy that unites people, wilderness and community. More info/apply: www.friends-bwca.org/careers/

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TEACHERS! Next week bring Minnesota's dark skies into your classroom during our weeklong Boreal Stargazing event. Just a few days left to sign up! DETAILS: www.friends-bwca.org/event/boreal...

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This Friday! ✨ Calling all starlight seekers and hot chocolate enthusiasts! ☕ Bundle up and join us tomorrow at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield (6-9PM) for some stellar views and guided stargazing, then hot cocoa by the fire🔥 Free with online registration! www.friends-bwca.org/event/boreal...

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Tomorrow - Meet "The Root Beer Lady!" 🍺 Join us as we chat with the writer and actress bringing Dorothy Molter's legendary story to the History Theatre stage. Lunch with the Friends 📅 Wed. Jan 29, 12pm CST 💻 Virtual event Register: www.friends-bwca.org/event/meet-t...

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TONIGHT - Boundary Waters permit reservations will be available this week! Join us at Arbeiter Brewing Co. from 5:30-8:30 to get ready, and enjoy a great BWCA connection event! www.friends-bwca.org/event/bounda...

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BWCA at the Capitol is underway! Exciting to see students, paddlers & advocates speaking up with #mnleg for clean water & the BWCA. Join the RALLY at 1:30 in the rotunda. Every voice matters. 💙 Don’t miss the 5-7pm Happy Hour to celebrate! www.friends-bwca.org/event/bounda...

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TOMORROW at the Capitol! Be part of the movement protecting Minnesota waters and wilderness, and build a strong, state-wide defense against President Trump's promised attack on the Boundary Waters. www.friends-bwca.org/event/bounda...

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🌲 Beat the cold - Dream of summer! 🛶 Join us next Monday at Arbeiter Brewing to celebrate the 2025 BWCA permit release - plan your perfect adventure while enjoying craft brews and Boundary Wates trivia! www.friends-bwca.org/event/bounda...

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From starlit canoe drifts to planned or unplanned night paddling, discover the practical challenges and unique magic of navigating the Boundary Waters wilderness once the sun sets - a presentation from last week's Ely Dark Sky Festival. youtu.be/6-Zo79bWOUo

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Toxic mines threaten Minnesota's clean water - see what's at stake and how we're fighting back. A recording of yesterday's webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1rM...

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TODAY at noon! Our legal team returns from DC to discuss strategies for protecting the Boundary Waters wilderness, and what's to come following of next week's presidential inauguration. Join our policy experts for this timely conversation! www.friends-bwca.org/event/lunch-...

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Your voice matters in protecting this treasured wilderness that touches thousands of lives each year. Join us at the Capitol on January 23 to tell our lawmakers that the Boundary Waters' clean water isn't up for debate! 🌲💧SIGN UP! 👇 www.friends-bwca.org/event/bounda...

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🏛️ BREAKING: We're in DC Today Fighting for the Boundary Waters! Want the inside scoop? Join our policy experts Wednesday at noon CT for a special Lunch with Friends update on protecting the Boundary Waters! Register now➡️Trump 2.0 and the Boundary Waters us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Now on video! Check out the latest Big Red Canoe podcast: Ever wondered how to get your kids excited about winter camping? We join the Quill family on their latest winter adventure in the heart of Minnesota's wilderness! www.friends-bwca.org/podcasts/pod...

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I love this scrappy little tree near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

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TODAY! Dark Skies all day in Ely! Can't be there? Check out our online session - Nighttime Navigation in the Wilderness - today at 10:30am! SIGN UP FOR VIRTUAL SESSION: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... www.friends-bwca.org/event/ely-da...

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What makes the BWCA special? Not perfect paddles - it's who you're with. "Friends and Family" photo winner Pete Halvorsen writes,“It’s the best trip of the year, even when you get historic rains and floods.” “Hot chocolate still tastes good with pruney fingers.”

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Nothing quite says "Welcome to the Boundary Waters" like an winter fishing expedition. Congratulations to Ben Harker, our Winter category winner, who immortalizes his friend's very first venture into the BWCA, disappearing into the mystical winter mist in search of lake trout.

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🐕 🐱You may notice that the photo winner in our “Dogs” category has no dog in it. Winning Photographer Alan Toczydlowski entered a number of photos of 4-month old kitten “Smudge”. With no Cat-egory, our judges allowed it. Tell us we're wrong! www.friends-bwca.org/blog/winners...

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WATCH: How President Jimmy Carter's bold stand for the Boundary Waters lives on today. Executive Director Chris Knopf discusses Carter's conservation legacy on WCCO www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/vi...

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Grandma looks ready for action in those sweats and shades! A #TBT from Kelsey Neumann, winner of our "Vintage" category in our photo contest. This photo taken on the Granite River route near Saganaga brought a DIY 1970s BWCA vibe we loved.

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Happy New Year! May your 2025 be filled with pristine lakes, starlit nights, and perfect portages in the BWCA! 🛶✨ Photo: Molly Thames

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Tonight, we join the nation in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter. In the 1970s, Friends of the Boundary Waters worked with Carter's administration to pass the Boundary Waters Wilderness Act. By signing this bill, President Carter helped to make the Boundary Waters what it is today.

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This past year, your support has allowed us to do critical work essential to the future of the Minnesota's iconic waters. These 5 wins, along with countless personal moments we've all shared in the wilderness inspire us for the challenges that lie ahead. www.friends-bwca.org/blog/5-wins-...

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Our "Kids" photo winner could've doubled as wildlife. This little cub made his way to the Boundary Waters for his first birthday, and had a 'grrrr'eat time helping paddle and climbing rocks and logs. Winner: Signe Hushagen More winners: www.friends-bwca.org/blog/

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There are so many wonderful views, our BWCA photo contest's "Landscape" category can be difficult to judge. That’s why we loved Mark Tade's photograph from Basswood Lake. With canoe, fishing, shoreline, cedar and sunset – this photograph has it all! www.friends-bwca.org/blog/winners...

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🏛️📢Jan. 23 - One month from today - we'll host BWCA Day at the Capitol. Now is the time to stand up for the Boundary Waters and make sure our lawmakers understand this powerful message: Clean water isn't negotiable. Please plan to join us! SIGN UP: www.friends-bwca.org/event/bounda...

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Another photo contest winner! Angie Smith captured this quintessential Boundary Waters experience, paddling a canoe in the mist on a calm, reflective lake to win our "On the Water" category. To see all the winners now, visit our blog: www.friends-bwca.org/blog/winners...

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The winners of our BWCA Photo Contest are here & we'll be sharing them all week! First up: Alex Leslie's haunting capture of a moose emerging from tall grass, which he called "an encounter of a lifetime." Read more about it, and see the full gallery: www.friends-bwca.org/blog/winners...

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Ideas for 2025 BWCA trips? Route cards are back in stock! Find that perfect BWCA gift for the holidays in our shop. www.ursaminoroutfitters.com/shop/friends...

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We loved helping our SPARKS leaders conquer cross-country skiing at Theo Wirth this weekend! From first-time falls to confident glides, these No Boundaries alums are prepping for their winter BWCA retreat with such joy ❄️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjH...

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"Protections that were put in place by the Biden administration went through a formal process," said Chris Knopf, Friends of the Boundary Waters executive director. "If the Trump administration were to haphazardly and quickly undo that work, we would challenge that." www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...

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We were blown away by the heartfelt energy at last night's #mnleg clean water kickoff! 🌊 MN's waters aren't up for debate - especially the Boundary Waters. Join us Jan 23 at the Capitol to tell legislators: No copper-sulfide mining near our wilderness! www.friends-bwca.org/event/bounda...

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Are you passionate about wilderness and want to make a real difference? We're seeking two dedicated individuals to join our team! 📋 Development Coordinator 🦋 Education Coordinator Learn more and apply now! www.friends-bwca.org/careers/

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Ready to get started on what's next? Join us Tuesday evening for an insider's look at the upcoming legislative session, and learn how YOU can make a real difference in protecting Minnesota's clean water and the BWCA! www.friends-bwca.org/event/legisl...

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