Our organization is built on volunteer work, and every year we spend a night recognizing all who make our work in advocacy and maintenance of BWCA’s wilderness trails possible. We had a great turnout for our Annual Meeting/Volunteer Recognition Dinner last Thursday evening! Our 2022 numbers were impressive: 18 clearing trips, 118 volunteers, and 9,475 service hours!
As we near the end of trail maintenance season for 2022, we want to thank all of our member volunteers who stepped up and made a noticeable difference in the hiking condition of the Powwow Trail. Though we started off slow, due to lasting snow and high-water levels in the spring, when October is done, we will have had 20 trail trips this year, comprised of almost 130 volunteers.
September is around the corner. BWAC is looking forward to returning to hiking and trail clearing as soon as we can. Here’s what’s happening with the Boundary Waters wilderness, and with our nonprofit.
The first full weekend of the new year also marked Boundary Waters Advisory Committee's first ever crew leader retreat at YMCA Camp Du Nord.
11 crew leaders and organizers attended and participated in team-building and other socializing events that included member presentations, outdoor recreation, and guest speakers from the Forest Service and the Dorothy Molter Museum. We look forward to what is in store for 2023 - stay tuned!
