Paddle with the Freemans for the first mile of their 2,000 mile journey by water to Washington DC. Sign the petition canoe and support their efforts to protect the Boundary Waters from sulfide ore mining.

Where: Voyageur Outward Bound School (Kawishiwi River)
When: August 24th Noon to 2:00 PM
What: Canoe floatilla on the Kawishiwi River

The canoe floatilla will leave VOBS at 1 PM and escort the Freemans down the Kawishiwi River for 1.5 miles to the boat landing at the Highway 1 bridge. Canoes, life jackets, paddles and a shuttle back to your vehicle will be provided. Feel free to arrive at noon to socialize and eat lunch at VOBS before the paddle. Families are welcome. Come join us for a fun afternoon on the water!Please RSVP so that we know how many canoes are needed by calling or emailing Sustainable Ely 218-365-7808, nmw@nmworg.org .

Wilderness Supporters gathered together during our 2013 floatilla on the Kawishiwi River.