Friends Of The Boundary Waters Wilderness

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The mission of Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness is to protect, preserve and restore the wilderness character of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Quetico-Superior ecosystem.

Our work includes:

• Research into issues that affect the Boundary Waters, including sulfide mining, motorized use, logging, climate change, and invasive species.
• Advocacy with federal and state agencies and lawmakers for the highest level of protection for the wilderness
• Educating our members and everyone who loves the BWCAW about threats to its wilderness character and how they can help
• Developing the next generation of wilderness stewards.
• Collaborating with government agencies and partner organizations.

Specific programs and projects include:

• Expert analysis into plans and proposals for developments that would harm the wilderness
• Substantive input through formal comments, regular meetings and frequent informal communication with relevant agencies to give voice to the wilderness and its users
• Communication via Web, social media, print, email and other means with our members and the public.
• Media outreach to help journalists understand and accurately cover issues affecting the wilderness
• Sponsored canoe trips to introduce disadvantaged youth to the joys of wilderness and help them understand their responsibility to help protect it.
• Organizing and funding volunteers to help with campsite and portage maintenance.
• Funding workers to remove and manage outbreaks of invasive species.