The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeastern Minnesota isn’t just a beautiful spot; it’s an ...

Born and raised in Minnesota, Leaf’s first Boundary Waters trip came at age 12. This year will be his 30th season going back. Adams, who grew up and lives near Bemidji, spent more than 30 days ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Multiple lawmakers from Minnesota have introduced legislation concerning mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this year. State Representatives Pete Stauber, R ...

The backstory: The Boundary Waters Wilderness Act was a massive piece of legislation for northern Minnesota. The act banned logging, mining, snowmobiles use, boat use in some areas, and created a ...

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) reintroduced a bill on Jan. 21 to ban sulfide-ore copper mining in the Boundary Waters while advocacy groups and University of Minnesota students worry for the ...

Proposed legislation would safeguard Minnesota’s famed boundary waters Lawmakers should pass these bills and preserve a legacy of clean water and unspoiled wilderness. by Emy Minzel 03/12/2025 ...

Her words echoed the urgency felt by all: The Boundary Waters need us just as much as we need it. Minnesota’s clean water isn’t just a local issue. Our rivers flow to Lake Superior, the Gulf ...