On the Friends of the Boundary Waters podcast, we bring together people who share a love of the incredible BWCA wilderness in Northeastern Minnesota. The podcast features scientists, political figures, wilderness and outdoor recreation experts to help you experience new aspects of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the most visited wilderness in the United States.
Episode: 10 Mistakes I’ve Made in the BWCA (So you don’t have to)
A podcast covering 10 very useful canoe camping lessons learned “the hard way” while paddling the BWCA and Quetico.
Episode: World Water Day – Protecting Clean Water in Minnesota
In this informative World Water Day discussion, we celebrate and discuss the threats, and ways that we can fight for…
Episode 9: BWCA Winter Camping Tips & Tricks
February in Minnesota is a perfect time to plan your winter Boundary Waters adventure. Some of the best winter camping…
Episode 8: Twin Metals Leases Canceled!
Join the Friends of the Boundary Waters staff as they react to the HUGE news of Twin Metals’ canceled mineral…
Episode 7: Children’s books of the Boundary Waters and northern Minnesota
The northland has inspired some incredible children’s books that can plant that seed of adventure in a young person’s heart.
Episode 6: Climate Change and the Future of the Boundary Waters
How will climate change affect northeastern Minnesota? Dr. Lee Frelich discusses how ecological changes brought on by forest succession, species…
Episode 5: Climate Change and Global Public Health
Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a public health issue. On this podcast, we’ll discuss the impacts that…
Episode 4: The Climate Impact of Proposed Polymet and Twin Metals Mines
A podcast on two proposed copper-sulfide mines in northeastern Minnesota -PolyMet and Twin Metals- and their negative climate change impacts.
Episode 3: PolyMet Back in Court: The fight for Minnesota’s clean water
On this week’s podcast, attorney Evan Nelson breaks down the legal arguments from Friends of the Boundary Waters and its…