U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res. 140 (50–49) to overturn a 20-year mineral withdrawal protecting 225,504 acres in the Boundary Waters’ Rainy River headwaters, sending the resolution to President Trump. Ingrid explains the Quetico-Superior ecosystem’s vulnerability to sulfide copper mining, the history of canceled Twin Metals leases and the 2023 public land order, and argues the Congressional Review Act use is unprecedented and threatens broader public land orders. She outlines next steps including likely issuance of federal mineral leases, expedited federal and state permitting and environmental review, possible litigation, and pursuing permanent protections through federal and Minnesota legislation, while urging supporters to thank supportive senators, hold others accountable, volunteer, donate, and stay engaged.
Save the Boundary Waters Action Fund
00:56 Senate Vote Fallout
02:08 Meet Ingrid Lyons
02:49 Why the Boundary Waters Matter
05:26 Mining Threat Explained
06:51 How Protections Were Won
09:48 Withdrawal Area Breakdown
11:42 Legislative Attacks Timeline
13:34 How the CRA Was Used
17:02 Senate Vote and Precedent
18:51 Coalition Strength and Vote Count
23:23 What Happens Next
28:56 How You Can Help
33:23 Q and A Begins
