![Pollution along a lake - aerial photo.](/sites/default/files/styles/page_banner/public/page-banner/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-31%20at%209.03.17%20AM.png?itok=8cjRiC7Z)
What is the threat?
The Boundary Waters and the greater Quetico-Superior Ecosystem is threatened by America’s most toxic industry.
![Processing Facility of a mine in Chile](/sites/default/files/styles/half_image/public/half-image/ProcessingFacilityMineChile.png?itok=E-gqjQ4t)
Sulfide-ore copper mining is proposed on the edge of the Wilderness
100% of copper mines experience spills or accidental releases
4,500 direct jobs
rely on a healthy Wilderness
A $16 Billion Economy
relies on a healthy Wilderness
![Acid Mine Drainage - pollution from mining](/sites/default/files/styles/half_image/public/half-image/acid-mine-drainage1.jpg?itok=1h_hTe9o)
America's Most Toxic Industry
![Ely Outfitting Company's canoe rack and outfitting building](/sites/default/files/styles/half_image/public/half-image/IMG_0999.jpg?itok=mQlFSmw9)
Ruining a sustainable economy
![mine pollution orange colored river](/sites/default/files/styles/half_image/public/half-image/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-31%20at%209.03.17%20AM_0.png?itok=O8HJIo-u)
Harvard research shows that a Wilderness-based economy creates more jobs than a Twin Metals mine