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.

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.

Trees reflected in a Boundary Waters lake. Text reads Earth Day Rally at MN State Capitol, April 22, 2025 1:30-3:30PM
| MN State Capitol

Earth Day Rally at Minnesota Capitol

Join Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness at the Capitol for a powerful Earth Day celebration and rally to protect…

| Minneapolis Event Centers, St. Anthony Main

Friends of the Boundary Waters’ Northwoods Gala

Join wilderness supporters, staff, board members and advocates as we celebrate the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Get your tickets…

Join our Citizen Action Network

Support Our Work

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