Public Hearing: Protecting the Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters faces one of the gravest threats in its history — and Minnesota has a critical role to play in its defense.
Join us at the Minnesota State Capitol for a public hearing where compelling witnesses will testify about what’s at stake and what state lawmakers must do to protect the Boundary Waters from the dangers of toxic copper-nickel sulfide mining.
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Minnesota Senate Building, Room 2308, 95 University Ave W, St. Paul
Wear your Prove It First tee, Vote BWCA cap, or Friends bandana — let’s fill the room and make our presence known!
Why this moment is different
Trump’s allies in the U.S. House have passed a bill that would gut two decades of federal clean water protections and open the Superior National Forest to copper-sulfide mining. The federal safety net that has long shielded the Boundary Waters is under direct attack.
That’s why Minnesota must act. Our state has the power to build its own layer of protections — strong, durable safeguards that no administration in Washington can strip away. This hearing is a critical step in that fight, and we need Minnesotans in the room.
Can’t attend in person? Contact your representatives and make your voice heard. [Find their contact information here.]
