Boundary Waters Day at the Capitol
January 20, 2027 – SAVE THE DATE!

Join us at the Minnesota State Capitol to stand up for the Boundary Waters and meet with your legislators alongside fellow Minnesotans who care about clean water.

Last year, federal protections for the Boundary Waters were rolled back, and Minnesota answered with an executive order and a canceled Twin Metals lease. Now we’ll tell the new governor and legislature: protect the Boundary Waters, permanently.

Now we need to keep that momentum going. A new governor and legislature take office in January, and they need to hear from us early: Minnesotans want the Boundary Waters protected, permanently. Whatever your party, this is about the water we all share. We’ll help you set up meetings, and provide a training to talk to your elected officials.

Want to do even more? Sign up to volunteer for the day. You can help with check-in, guide groups to legislative meetings, or lend a hand at our evening reception at Dual Citizen Brewing Company.

Registration and more details are coming soon. Questions? Contact Signe at signe@friends-bwca.org.

can’t make it? more ways to participate!

• Email Gov Walz and your elected officials with our easy forms. Be sure to edit the email copy to personalize it!
• Find your elected officials contact information by filling out your address here and give them a call!
• Tied up at work during the day? Attend our Happy Hour at Dual Citizen Brewing Company from 4-7pm. 

Parking Near the Capitol

We suggest parking in the following parking lots marked in purple below:

• Sears’ Parking Lot – 425 Rice St, St. Paul
• Parking Lot AA – University Ave and Rice St, St. Paul
• Parking Lot Q – Cedar Street and Sherburne Ave, St. PaulMetered parking is available on any street marked with a red dot below.

Meeting place at Christ Church on Capitol Hill is marked in red – 105 University Ave W, St Paul MN 55103. Other buildings that will serve as locations throughout the day such as the MN Senate Building, MN State Capitol Building, and Centennial Office Building, are also marked in red.