Visiting BWCAW rule About Us rule Join or Give rule Programs rule Publications rule Media rule Links

Become A Member Join Today! Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness search


site map
Issues Update & Policy Positions

The Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness constantly responds to both new threats and opportunities inside and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Below is information on some of the current issues and activities affecting the BWCAW.

Regional Haze

Sulfide Mining in Minnesota

Superior National Forest Plan

Chain of Lakes

Roadless Initiative

Fire in the wilderness









Prairie Portage
Photography generously provided by Jim Brandenburg
Action Alerts   Policy Positions   Correspondence   Education    home    Wilderness Campaign   Youth Canoe Trip   Events Calendar