September 20, 2007 – 1:17 pm
MARQUETTE – Area physicians concerned about the public health implications of a proposed sulfide mine voted overwhelmingly last week to pass a resolution opposing the project.
At a quarterly medical staff meeting, 117 physicians cast their vote in favor of the resolution, which expressed their wish to “urge the Michigan DEQ to deny the permits (air, […]
September 19, 2007 – 1:24 pm
Mining Company Lobbied Hard in U.P., Lansing
By Glenn Puit
As a large, Utah-based mining company’s push for permission to dig a sulfide mine directly beneath an unspoiled Upper Peninsula trout stream heads for hearings in Lansing today, many opponents of the project wonder whether the state agency considering the company’s application is actually listening to their concerns.
The […]
September 18, 2007 – 4:54 pm
Below are downloadable PDF files that include information about the Flambeau Mine in Wisconsin. This information is from Laura Furtman. Most of Laura's data is from the Wisconsin DNR.
stipulation-and-order.pdf
Stipulation and Order showing that Kennecott did not receive full certificate of completion for the Flambeau Mine due to ongoing pollution problems
flambeau-map.pdf
Map of Flambeau mine site
compliance-boundary-map.pdf
Map of Flambeau mine […]
September 18, 2007 – 10:50 am
Enjoy good FREE music, good company, a couple beers, and help stop a mining company from digging nickel and copper sulfide from directly beneath the Salmon Trout River. There will be a cash bar.
Where: Traverse City
The Hagerty Center on the Campus of Northwestern Michigan College (715 East Front Street)
When: September 28, 5:30pm
Sponsored […]
September 17, 2007 – 12:36 pm
Here is a letter that you can print and send to the DEQ/DNR, the Governor and your elected representatives on the Kennecott permit application for a mine on the Yellow Dog Plains. You can also send one online by clicking here
Date____________________
Dear [Insert recipient],
I oppose the proposed Kennecott sulfide mine beneath one of Lake […]
September 17, 2007 – 9:33 am
To The Editor:
As a former Wisconsin resident, I found it interesting that Kennecott Mining Company points to their success with the Flambeau sulfide mine in Ladysmith, WI to promote their proposed sulfide mine in Marquette County. Your readers should be aware of these facts:
The total mining tax revenue to Ladysmith, the Town of Grant, and Rusk […]
September 17, 2007 – 9:24 am
Citizens push MDEQ to reject proposed mine
Hearings reveal informed citizenry opposed to risky sulfide mine
Marquette, MI - People of all ages, professions, educational backgrounds and income levels spoke as one this week when the overwhelming majority told state regulators in no uncertain terms that permitting a metallic sulfide mine on the Yellow Dog Plains would […]
September 17, 2007 – 9:18 am
Resounding Public Opposition to Proposed Sulfide Mine at Marquette Hearings, Lansing Hearings Scheduled for September 19th
Contacts:
Susan Fawcett, www.earthworkmusic.com info@earthworkmusic.com 231 622 2333
Alexis Raney, www.savethewildup.org info@savethewildup.org 906 228 4444
Opponents of Kennecott’s proposed metallic sulfide mine turned out in force this week at public hearings held in Marquette. With mine supporters outnumbered […]
September 14, 2007 – 6:50 am
Mark Evans from the Upper Peninsula News Magazine Show "FROM STUDIO A" interviews Save the Wild UP's Dick Huey:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1650665350951640538
The public is encouraged to attend the DEQ Public Comment hearings in Lansing for this Wednesday (September 19) from 1 - 4:30 pm and 6 - 9:30 pm at the Lansing Center, Rooms 203 and 204, 333 […]
September 11, 2007 – 12:59 pm
1st day of hearings a victory; three more days of hearings this week
More than 100 individuals stood before the MDEQ on the first day of public hearings and sent a resounding message – the Kennecott Eagle Mine is not welcome here.
Congratulations and thanks are owed to all who stood up and voiced their concerns about […]
