Archives for November 2017

We’ve all worked so hard to make sure the Boundary Waters is protected from the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining on the edge of the Wilderness.
But tomorrow (Tuesday November 28) Rep. Emmer’s bill H.R. 3905 targeting the Boundary Waters is scheduled in the House Rules Committee and could head to the full House floor for a vote in the next few days.
We need you to call your Representative now, and urge them to oppose and vote no on this horrible bill that endangers the Boundary Waters.
Call using the Congressional switchboard: 202-224-3121. Choose the House of Representatives, enter your zip code and you will be connected to your Representative’s office.
Sample call script (you should speak from the heart)
Hi, my name is _____ and I am a constituent, I live in ____(city). I am urging you to vote no on Rep. Emmer’s bill H.R. 3905 which directly threatens the Boundary Waters — the most popular Wilderness in America. This bill would cancel the important two-year study of the risk of copper mining to the Boundary Waters, Quetico Park, and Voyageurs National Park. Along with most Minnesotans, I support this study and want the Boundary Waters protected. The bill also amends five longstanding bedrock conservation laws and removes Minnesota’s two national forests from their protective provisions. This is an extreme attack on public lands and I urge you to vote no on H.R. 3905 and help protect our national treasure.

We will never forget trying to capture this magical morning in the wilderness. It was a moment we desperately wanted to share.
With the holidays approaching we hope you can share the Boundary Water with the adventurous folks in your life through our new book, A Year in the Wilderness.
Signed copies are now available at www.milkweed.org (link in bio)
Use discount code SEASONSREADINGS and shipping is free!
PRAISE FOR A YEAR IN THE WILDERNESS
“Here’s the story of a great adventure in one of the planet’s most gorgeous wildernesses—and with high stakes at risk in a fight to stave off a truly gross assault on its integrity. So many reasons to read this book!” —BILL MCKIBBEN
“Amy and Dave Freeman have done us all an invaluable service, offering a wonderfully compelling testimony for the value of wild places and the creatures who inhabit them. I urge you to read it, and to join the Freemans in advocating for the preservation of the Boundary Waters.” —VICE PRESIDENT WALTER MONDALE

Please take action right now and help stopRep. Emmer’s bill H.R. 3905 , which targets the Boundary Waters Wilderness — the most popular wilderness area in America and would set a dangerous precedent by eviscerating long-standing conservation laws including the Antiquities Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, federal mineral leasing policy and others. This dangerous bill is headed to the house floor very soon please follow the link in our bio and urge your representatives to vote against this extreme bill that threatens the Boundary Waters. We spent a whole year in the Wilderness please join us it taking action now, it only takes a minute! (Follow link in bio) #savethebwca

Join us at the @generalstoreofminnetonka today until 2 pm and then tonight from 6 to 8 pm signing books! All of the proceeds from book sales here today go to @savethebwca !!

10 minutes until Amy’s presentation – Adventure Advocacy: Paddling for a Cause starts at @midwest_mountaineering ‘s #falloutdooradventureexpo . She’ll be signing books in the store afterwards!

Amy is at @midwest_mountaineering until 7 pm signing books! You’ll find her by the back entrance.

Amy is at @midwest_mountaineering until 7 pm signing books! You’ll find her by the back entrance.

Last evening at #scoutandmorganbooks ! Thanks to all who came. If you missed it, Amy left a bunch of signed copies at the store. If you’re in the Twin Cities this weekend we hope you check out the @midwest_mountaineering #falloutdooradventureexpo . Follow the link in our bio to see when Amy will be there.

Wow- it’s been an amazing week! Just catching up on photos. This was at #micawbersbooks on Wednesday – totally packed house! Thank you to all who came. If you missed it, Amy left a bunch of signed copies at the store.

It’s Give to the Max Day! Minnesota’s biggest day for charitable giving! We may have exited the Wilderness, but we’re still working hard on its behalf. We hope you’ll consider making a donation to @savethebwca today. Your support is critical in our fight to protect the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining. Help protect America’s most visited wilderness area for generations to come.
Just follow the link in our bio to donate.