A Major Move Towards Protecting the Boundary Waters
Owned by an international mining conglomerate, Antofagasta, Twin Metals plan would permanently pollute a water-rich environment like the Boundary Waters…
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Announcing the Friends’ 2021 Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest is back! Send us your best Boundary Waters photos for a chance to win one of…
A Visit to the Bois Forte Heritage Center
People have inhabited the Boundary Waters for thousands of years. Gain a richer appreciation for the Boundary Waters, and for…
5 things to know about Prove It First
Prove It First is a commonsense bill that would simply require mining companies to prove that there has been at…
Capturing the Wilderness: Tips for Better Canoe and Kayak Photos
Taking better photos is easier than you think! Learn the fundamentals of great canoe and kayak photography this free masterclass.
It’s time to throw out PolyMet’s illegal wastewater permit
Should PolyMet get a special pass to discharge poison into Minnesota’s water? Should they be allowed to spew 770 times…
Study: Copper Mining and Climate Change
How would copper-sulfide mining affect the climate crisis? Twin Metals and PolyMet would be a disaster for the local…
Archeologists uncover clues about the first people to use the Boundary Waters
Archeologist have uncovered artifacts and tools that suggest people inhabited the area we now know as the Boundary Waters…
Winners of the 2020 Photo Contest
Few places are as photogenic as the Boundary Waters, and the eight winning photos from our 2020 photo contest…
The Way We Used to Travel in the BWCA
Three women recount their experiences in the Boundary Waters during the 1960s and 70s. These accounts provide a unique…