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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 214-208 to pass H.J. Res. 140, a resolution that would undo a 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and throughout the surrounding watershed in northern Minnesota. That ban existed for a reason the land drains directly into the Boundary Waters, and protecting it meant protecting clean water, wildlife, and an outdoor economy that thousands of people rely on.
To overturn it, the House used the Congressional Review Act (something typically meant for federal rules) in a way many see as dangerous and unprecedented for public lands.
If this becomes law, a mine doesn’t appear overnight, but the door is thrown wide open. It would clear the path for copper-nickel sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters’ headwaters. This kind of mining has a long track record of polluting water through acid mine drainage and heavy metals, damage that can last for generations. Once water is contaminated, there’s no undo button and the Boundary Waters is exactly the kind of place that deserves better.
This fight isn’t over yet. The resolution has now moved to the United States Senate. Senators will decide whether this rollback stands or stops here. That means the pressure point is right now, and it’s federal not at the state level.
Please take a moment to contact your U.S. Senators and urge them to oppose H.J. Res. 140.
Hello Senators Risch/Crapo,
Hello, I’m a constituent calling to urge you to oppose H.J. Res. 140. This resolution would roll back protections for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota, threatening clean water, wildlife, and public lands that inspire and sustain all of us—including in western states like Idaho. Protecting these lands now ensures future generations can enjoy them. Please vote no and stand up for our public lands and clean water. Thank you.
E-mail - James E Risch, U.S. Senator for Idaho
Email Me | U.S. Senator Mike Crapo
Risch's numbers:
202-224-2752
208-342-7985
Crapo's numbers:
202-224-6142
208-334-1776