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Former MN governor and legislators call on Walz administration to prevent pollution from proposed mines

March 16, 2023 by Greg Seitz

Former governor Arne Carlson calls on Walz administration to protect MN water from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.

Beyond the Boundary Waters Mining Ban: What’s Next for Minnesota Wilderness

February 16, 2023 by Greg Seitz

After last month’s announcement that protects the BWCAW for 20 years, more threats and protection work remains.

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Supporting the Protection of the Minnesota-Ontario border region and Superior National Forest including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Quetico Provincial Park, Voyageurs National Park, La Verendrye Provincial Park, Isle Royale National Park, and Lake Superior. More About Us >