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Become a Clean Water Delegate
Becoming a delegate is one of the most impactful things you can do to make politicians protect the Boundary Waters.
5 Wins for the Boundary Waters in 2025
Discover five major victories for clean water and the Boundary Waters achieved in 2025—thanks to supporters like you.
Why would DNR allow drilling near the BWCA?
Four compelling reasons why Minnesota DNR should deny Twin Metals’ proposal to drill near the Boundary Waters.
We’ll Champion the Boundary Waters for the Next 50 Years
Celebrating 50 years of protecting the Boundary Waters from mining threats. Join Friends of the Boundary Waters in defending America’s…
Announcing the Friends’ 2025 Photo Contest
Show us your Boundary Waters adventures. Enter our annual photo contest for a chance to win big!…
50 Years Strong: Boundary Waters Gala with Deb Haaland
Watch highlights from our Gala featuring former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland celebrating 50 years of Boundary Waters wilderness protection.
A Delicious Time and Place
Chef JD Fratzke’s wilderness recipes and remembrances transport you to another place and time for a delicious Boundary Waters meal.
A Big, Bleak, Beastly Bill
Public lands near the Boundary Waters were nearly lost to copper-sulfide mining. Learn how we fought back—and what’s next.