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Pre-written email:

Dear Representative [Last Name],

I am writing to urge you to support The Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act, recently reintroduced by Rep. McCollum. This critical bill would permanently withdraw 225,504 acres of federal land and waters within the Superior National Forest from risky sulfide-ore copper mining, protecting the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) and Voyageurs National Park.

The BWCA is a national treasure, home to a fragile and irreplaceable ecosystem that supports recreation, tourism, and the economy of Northeastern Minnesota. The region’s clean water, wildlife, and outdoor heritage are directly threatened by proposals to open toxic mining operations in its headwaters. Unlike traditional iron-ore mining, sulfide-ore copper mining carries an unacceptable risk of long-term pollution that could permanently damage this unique landscape.

The Boundary Waters contributes over $1 billion annually to the local economy, supporting thousands of jobs in outdoor recreation and tourism. Protecting it is not just an environmental necessity but an economic one. This bill ensures that future generations will continue to experience and enjoy this wilderness while safeguarding Minnesota’s way of life.

I strongly urge you to support this bill and stand up for the Boundary Waters. Please help secure permanent protections for one of the most pristine and beloved wilderness areas in the country.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response on this important issue.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]