Announcing the Friends’ 2026 Photo Contest
Got a great shot from the Boundary Waters? Enter our annual photo contest for a chance to win one of…
The Boundary Waters Blog
Tell the Army Corps to Reject NewRange-Polymet Wetlands Permit
Voice your concerns about the NewRange-Polymet wetlands permit in Minnesota, and protect the environment from polluting projects.
The Roadless Rule and the Boundary Waters: What's at Stake
The federal government wants to rescind the Roadless Rule, stripping protections from 45 million acres of national forest — including…
Governor Walz Just Gave the Boundary Waters Its Strongest Statewide Protection, Ever
Learn about Governor Walz’s Executive Order and its impact on preserving Boundary Waters amidst recent mining and fire threats.
A Redesign Is Not A Fix: What NewRange’s PolyMet Mine Plan Changes Really Mean
NewRange’s PolyMet mine plan changes move tailings and boost ore output. Why the NorthMet redesign demands a full new environmental…
Finding Solitude and Self on a Solo Canoe Trip
Experience the adventures of Solo Camping in the Boundary Waters through Miguel Garcia-Gosalvez’s journey of exploration and self-discovery.
Special Update – BWCA Wildfires (July 23)
Special update on the Boundary Waters wildfires – with breaking news on BWCA re-openings, and updates from local business owners.
A Wilderness Beyond Sight
Kelly Carver has canoed the BWCA’s entire border route — legally blind. His story of adaptation and resilience is a…
The Senate Passed HJR 140. Here’s What That Means for the Boundary Waters — and What We Do Next.
The Senate passed H.J. Res. 140. The Boundary Waters lost federal protections — but this fight is far from over.