Fwd: Minnesota, we can save the Boundary Waters – here’s how you can help.

[Janet O'Connell]

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From: "Amanda Hefner, Save the Boundary Waters" <in...@savetheboundarywaters.org>
Date: April 20, 2026 at 3:36:19 PM CDT
To: Janet Oconnell <jocon...@hotmail.com>
Subject: Minnesota, we can save the Boundary Waters – here’s how you can help.
Reply-To: in...@savetheboundarywaters.org

 Minnesotans, the federal government sold out the Boundary Waters, but we can permanently protect it. No exceptions.

Hi Janet, After last Thursday’s devastating U.S. Senate vote, you may be wondering what you can do for the future of the Boundary Waters. Please know that this fight is far from over. The state of Minnesota has a critical role to play in protecting the Boundary Waters watershed permanently from Twin Metals’ proposed sulfide-ore copper mine. Minnesota has the authority to prevent a sulfide-ore copper mine in the Boundary Waters watershed — as all mining proposals require permits, and approval from state agencies through an environmental review process. Read more about how the State of Minnesota can protect the BWCA.   Additionally, the Boundary Waters Permanent Protection bill (H.F 309 and S.F 875) is currently active in the Minnesota State Legislature. This bill would ban copper-nickel mining on state-owned lands in the watershed of the Boundary Waters, and also bar the issuance of permits for copper-nickel mining in the entire watershed. It is one of the strongest tools in our toolbox to protect the BWCA, and prevent copper mining next to the Wilderness. This is exactly why I am in St. Paul every day during the State legislative session, and why we’re working hard across the state to get our elected officials on board.   Minnesotans, now is the time to raise your voice right here at home — contact your State Representative and Senator and tell them to support protecting the Boundary Waters, permanently.  TAKE ACTION We can’t take our foot off the gas - let your Minnesota lawmakers know the time to stand up for the Boundary Waters is now by passing the Permanent Protection bill.    Thank you for raising your voice, and speaking loudly for this quiet place. For the Wilderness,    Amanda Hefner State Legislative Director Save the Boundary Waters P.S. Help fund the work to protect the Boundary Waters with a recurring gift. Monthly donations provide reliable support that helps us protect the Boundary Waters year-round. Every contribution, big or small, fuels action. Donate here >> If you would like to receive fewer emails from us click here or update your full account settings here >>     You are receiving this e-mail because you have supported Save the Boundary Waters - a project of Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness.    Save the Boundary Waters P.O. Box 625 Ely, MN 55731 United States unsubscribe