Get Involved

Your passion for wild spaces and clean water keeps the Boundary Waters pristine and wild. Here are some ways you can help keep the Boundary Waters wild for this and future generations.

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Take Action

Sign petitions, contact your representatives, and let elected officials know the Boundary Waters needs to be saved.

Become A Volunteer

Join us to make a lasting impact for the Boundary Waters! There are many ways to volunteer with the Friends.

Join the Clean Water Coalition

Help protect the Boundary Waters and Minnesota’s clean water. Join our coalition of communities, organizations, and individuals working to stop threats and defend our greatest resource.

Join our Citizen Action Network

Prove It First: Commonsense Protection For The Boundary Waters & Lake Superior

Minnesota is not a Guinea Pig. Before foreign mining companies put a shovel in the ground they need to PROVE they won’t pollute.

Attend An Event

From our Annual Gathering to auctioning off a canoe at a brewery, we host a number events each year that connect people and support the Boundary Waters.

Duluth Legislative Kickoff - Rescheduled for Feb 4th - graphic showing capitol dome and canoe paddlers.
| Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace, 1917 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806

RESCHEDULED: Duluth Legislative Kickoff 2026

Connect with Boundary Waters advocates, strategize for 2026, and make your voice heard. Two dates available—RSVP today!…

snowshoeing graphic for the recreation series featuring a photograph of a wintery scene with a red tent and snowshoes stuck in the snow.
| 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United States, 55425

Seasonal Recreation Series: Snowshoeing

Join Friends of the Boundary Waters for a guided snowshoe hike at MN National Wildlife Refuge with No Boundaries to…

Support Our Work

Your tax-deductible contribution supports various programs, from fighting copper-sulfide mines to bringing underprivileged kids to the BWCAW.