Episode Details

Chris Knopf, Executive Director of Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, joins Pete and Greg to talk about the renewed push for mining near the Boundary Waters. He breaks down what’s at stake environmentally, why the issue matters for Wisconsin, and how recent policy changes could impact the future of the region.

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Relevant links from this hour: 

• Their website... his profile is here.
• Trump lifts ban, clearing way for mining near Boundary Waters. 
• Why mining Boundary Waters matters for Wisconsin 
• New York Times on the proposed mining 
• MPR on the Boundary Waters.