Hunters and Anglers Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Permanently Protect Boundary Waters
From Backcountry Hunters & Anglers:
Ely, MN– Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters, and Minnesota Trout Unlimited commend Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) for introducing the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act to permanently protect the Rainy River Watershed and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) from the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. This legislation builds on years of advocacy by Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), who has championed the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act with support from hunters and anglers.
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