Twin Metals

The 10 Public Lands We’re on the Verge of Losing

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota is under threat from a proposed copper-nickel mine near Ely. The House of Representatives has voted to overturn a mining moratorium, paving the way for the Twin Metals mine to re-apply for permits. If approved, the mine could pollute the pristine wilderness and surrounding waterways. Conservation groups are fighting to protect the Boundary Waters from this destructive mining project.