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Boundary Waters

Boundary Waters

The green and purple glow of the Northern Lights over the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota

It’s Time to Permanently Protect the Boundary Waters

Jacqueline Kehoe|November 16, 2022
More than 1,175 lakes comprise the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where countless generations have fished, canoe camped, hiked and chased waterfalls. Now, this national treasure needs our help to receive permanent federal protection.
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