United States — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources & Tim Walz

United States — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: State agency directed to halt permitting, leasing, and environmental reviews for nonferrous mining in the watershed, and to review existing leases. Its actions directly affect mining projects and are central to implementing the order.

Tim Walz: Governor of United States — Minnesota who signed the executive order to block nonferrous mining, using his executive authority to protect the Boundary Waters. This action strengthens his environmental legacy but may face legal and political challenges.