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.
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Fifty Years of Fighting for the Wilderness
In 1976, we fought for Boundary Waters protections. Today, the fight isn’t over. Meet the organization that has never stopped…
Minnesota Has the Power to Stop Twin Metals – Here’s How
Minnesota has a clear legal pathway to stop the Twin Metals mine by canceling its lease – but we need…
Again, They are Coming After Our Public Lands
UPDATE: H.J.R. 140 passed the Senate, and Trump signed it into law on April 27, 2026. Now, some 225,000 acres…
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…
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.