Illegal actions are clearing the way for mining near the BWCA
According to a recently amended lawsuit, two congressional representatives, Pete Stauber and Tom Emmer from Minnesota exerted undue pressure…
The Boundary Waters Blog
Science, tradition and the Fond du Lac Band’s fight against copper-sulfide mining
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, has been an incredible force in the fight against copper-sulfide…
The World Doesn’t Need Copper-Sulfide Mining Near the BWCA
The world is in no danger of running out of copper and has plenty of reserves on hand. If…
A Plea for Stewardship
Preserving the BWCA is a paradox. On one level, its survival depends on people visiting it and falling in…
Remembering Bud Heinselman:
A Wilderness Hero and Founder of the Friends
Bud Heinselman is one of our greatest and least recognized heroes. A giant figure in the battle for the…
The Challenge and Joy of Hiking the Boundary Waters
When one young woman sets out to hike the North Country Trail, she finds that true solitude and silence…
Electronics in the Boundary Waters (A Complete Guide)
Electronics have changed the way we travel in the wilderness. Learn about the devices that keep you safe, help…
Remembering Brian Boru O’Neill, Environmental Lawyer Extraordinaire
Brian O’Neill, who repeatedly represented the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness and other environmental groups as a Pro…
New Fronts in Stopping the Catastrophic Twin Metals Copper-Sulfide Mine
The fight to protect the Boundary Waters from the threat of copper-sulfide mining has entered a crucial stage. Less…