January 16, 2008 – 6:11 pm
Send a Thank You to the DNR
It is important to provide positive feedback as well as our concerns to governmental agencies. Too often we only send letters of disappointment and concern. Save the Wild UP asks that you send a letter thanking the DNR for their serious consideration of issues raised by the public concerning [...]
January 16, 2008 – 9:54 am
On June 28th, 2007 the Community Coalition Against Uranium (CCAMU),
agroup of concerned citizens from the Ottawa Valley and Kingston area, joined a peaceful protest with the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation and the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation. The First Nations began protesting in October of 2007 in response to uranium exploration at the headwaters of [...]
January 15, 2008 – 2:50 pm
The Weather Channel has named the Upper Peninsula a Top 10 pick for Winter vacaction destinations.
If you're from the midwest, you know what winter really means. And you
can take it. You may even love it. If your brood embraces even the heaviest
snows of deepest winter, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a can't-miss
destination for your family. [...]
January 14, 2008 – 5:55 pm
U.S. EPA Continues Kennecott UIC Permit Review
Jan 14, 2008
U.S. EPA has notified WIMS that it is continuing its review of an Underground Injection Control permit application it requested from Kennecott Eagle Minerals Co. in March 2007, regarding the company's proposed Eagle Mine northwest of Marquette in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. EPA's Phillippa Cannon of the [...]
January 14, 2008 – 4:48 pm
BHP May Add Cash to Proposal to Buy Rio Tinto, Australian Says
Bloomberg - USA
14 (Bloomberg) — BHP Billiton Ltd. is considering adding cash to its proposal to buy Rio Tinto Group as well as increasing the proportion of shares in the …
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Rumours rev [...]
January 14, 2008 – 4:47 pm
Article from 1/13/08 Free Press
State has eyes fixed on land in UP
Aim is to guard more than 1,000 acres of beauty
January 13, 2008
By JOHN FLESHER
ASSOCIATED PRESS
TRAVERSE CITY — The state of Michigan is working toward ownership of more than 1,000 acres of scenic land in the Upper Peninsula, officials said last week.
The Department of [...]
January 14, 2008 – 4:43 pm
George Desort, artist/filmmaker has an exhibit showing at the Omphale Gallery in Calumet, MI through February 29th exploring the different philosophies of wilderness and through post card art and a project, including a short film, as a result of a two week artist-in-residence stay in the Porcupine Mountains.
January 14, 2008 – 3:54 pm
The Daily Globe reports:
Commissioners discuss uranium exploration
Published Thursday, January 10, 2008 7:52:22 AM Central Time
BESSEMER — The possibility of uranium exploration in northern Gogebic County was discussed by members of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners Wednesday night but no action was taken.
Canadian-based Trans Superior Resources Inc. has filed for permission with the Ottawa National [...]
January 14, 2008 – 3:51 pm
Inspired by the beauty of the Yellow Dog River, Margaret Comfort wrote the following song and wanted to share it with others who have been touched by its waters.
Yellow Dog
Yellow Dog, you are my home.
Yellow Dog, where I belong.
Yellow Dog, you soothe my soul.
Yellow Dog, where I belong.
May you forever remain
As the mightiest gem you [...]
January 11, 2008 – 4:44 pm
The Department of Natural Resources announced at yesterday’s Natural Resource Commission meeting that no decision would be made on Kennecott’s requested State Land Use Lease and Mining and Reclamation Plan until adequate information is provided. This is welcomed news for anyone who has been concerned with the fast-track mentality exhibited by the State of
Michigan concerning [...]
