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Frosty moose breakfast in Superior National Forest

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Yesterday, House Natural Resources Committee advanced measures threatening our public lands. Instead of budget discussions, they pushed Project 2025 and giveaways to corporations—with the Boundary Waters on their hit list.

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New stickers! Get one free, when you donate to our Open Water campaign. www.friends-bwca.org/openwater/?s... Gifts are matched x2 up to $100K! MANY THANKS to those who've supported us so far!

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BREAKING: Trump fast-tracking Polymet-NewRange project. Today, there's been a flurry of activity by the Trump administration to undercut clean water protections and push through dangerous mining projects. 1/

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A special offer for early donors to our Open Water campaign. Help us reach our next milestone of $50,000, and we'll send you a writeup of Boundary Waters fishing spots from Boundary Waters Journal editor and fishing guide, Stu Osthoff! PLEASE DONATE: www.friends-bwca.org/openwater/?s...

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NOTE: YOU are a public land owner! Over a hundred years ago, our country had a great idea - some parts of our land should be protected, preserved, and belong to everyone.

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"Blaming the permitting and environmental process is an attempt to obscure the reality that when projects are delayed, it is usually because they have serious and perhaps novel issues, not because the process itself is a problem." -- MCEA www.mncenter.org/our-water-is...

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BWCA wilderness Trivia at Arbeiter Brewing TOMORROW - Wednesday at 7PM Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned canoeist, come hang out, make new trail friends. Just bring your enthusiasm for the Boundary Waters, your thirst, and your competitive spirit! 🔥🍺 www.friends-bwca.org/event/bounda...

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This weekend Gov. Walz said Minnesota should follow the science on toxic mining near the BWCA. “You have to take it into the context of how special the place is,” Walz said. “Is the technology able to do it? I don’t think it is at this point in time.” www.startribune.com/walz-casts-d...

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🌲 FREE THIS SATURDAY: Strib Unbound at Theodore Wirth Park Trailhead! Outdoor fun for the whole family. PLUS our SPARKS youth leaders showcase firebuilding & portaging skills. Food & music + expert presentations (9am-3pm)! tix.startribune.com/e/stribunbound

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Heads up, Boundary Waters paddlers! Effective immediately Ely and Gunflint ranger stations will not be issuing BWCAW permits in person this year. Permits will need to be picked up in an outfitter or an alternate forest service office. paddleandportage.com/2025/04/24/r...

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HAPPY EARTH DAY! 🌎 Celebrate with us - and mobilize!- today at the Capitol. www.friends-bwca.org/event/earth-...

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🌌✨ It's International Dark Sky Week! And we marvel at the dark skies of the Boundary Waters—the second largest dark sky sanctuary in the world—where you can witness the Milky Way and dancing aurora borealis far from light pollution's reach. queticosuperior.org/dark-sky-wee...

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Watch the recording of our conversation yesterday with Congresswoman Betty McCollum on what's happening in Washington, government agencies, and her connection to the environment and water. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlMp... "Water is something we in the United States undervalue." @mccollum.house.gov

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What's happening in Washington with efforts to protect the Boundary Waters? Congresswoman @mccollum.house.gov will fill us in TOMORROW, April 16th at 12PM during our special "Lunch with Friends" webinar. SIGN UP! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduced legislation to protect the Boundary Waters from toxic copper-sulfide mining! This Senate bill companions Rep. Betty McCollum's House legislation. Join a virtual "Lunch with Friends" with Rep. McCollum April 16 to learn more. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Seasonal jobs in Ely! 🌲 Education & Outreach Intern (PT/Temp): Inspire future wilderness stewards! Assist with school programs teaching outdoor skills to grades 6-12. 🗺️ Ely Office Host (FT/Temp): Greet visitors, provide BWCA info, assist with events. Apply today: www.friends-bwca.org/careers/

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🌲Hands off the Boundary Waters!💧 Your public land is under threat from a Chilean mining conglomerate backed by the Trump administration. These waters belong to all of us, not billionaires. Watch our Executive Director Chris Knopf's speech and join the fight! WATCH youtu.be/KGHch3BVOCI

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Remembering and celebrating the life of Jim Brandenburg, a Boundary Waters photographer like no other. He loved this land and its lakes, and he helped share it with the through his photography. A giant!

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Photographer Jim Brandenburg passed away yesterday at the age of 79. He inspired so many outdoor photographers and Minnesotans. His loon shot in front of an island at sunset from his "Chased by the Light" collection is quintessential Minnesota. It doesn't get better than that.

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Today, we commemorate the birthday of Sigurd Olson, a voice that still echoes through the wilderness he loved so dearly. His tireless advocacy protected the landscapes that shape us—preserving the Boundary Waters not just as recreation areas but as sanctuaries for the soul. Photo William Laine

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BOUNDARY WATERS MOTIVATIONAL POSTERS We asked students who took their first wilderness trips through our No Boundaries to the Boundary Waters program - "How would you describe the Boundary Waters?" These were some of the best - and these student quotes are no joke!

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Young explorers discovered Boundary Waters magic as winter changed to spring! Our program connected local kids with nature, creating excitement at snow-free lakes and emerging greenery. Can't wait to share more adventures! Funding: #mnenrtf (LCCMR)

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"Protecting it isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a moral and financial obligation to future generations." www.minnpost.com/community-vo... Make your voice heard! www.friends-bwca.org/get-involved...

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🌲 ARTISTS WANTED! 🎨 Showcase your BWCA-inspired work in our Ely office! Five spots available May-Sept. Any media welcome (as long as it fits)! ⏰ Apply by MARCH 31ST docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Minnesota's breathtaking Boundary Waters wilderness faces urgent threats. This million-acre paradise of pristine lakes and forests stands at a crossroads. Discover how action today can help preserve this national treasure for generations to come. Learn more ↓ www.friends-bwca.org/blog/the-bou...

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Your voice matters more than ever! Come join us at the capitol tomorrow to stand together for wild rice, clean water, and our shared environment. riseandrepair.org/rally

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🌲 BOUNDARY WATERS IN OUR BACK YARD: Ely kids experience dog-sledding, ice-fishing & winter cooking in the BWCA! Kids from Ely Community Resources tried these activities with Cast Outdoor Adventures, creating a day of laughter and fun. Funding provided by MNENRTF as recommended by LCCMR.

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Hey! Calling all BWCA artists! We're looking for your wilderness-inspired work to showcase in our Ely office this summer. 5 artists, 1 month each (May-Sept). Share your art and your story! Apply by March 31: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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🚨 TONIGHT: Protect Minnesota's Waters before it's too late! Copper-sulfide mining threatens to poison the pristine waters we love. Join us at 7pm TONIGHT at Minneapolis Bouldering Project's upstairs mezzanine to hear what's at stake and how we can fight back. www.friends-bwca.org/event/threat...

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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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