December 30, 2008 – 12:51 pm
“The Splash,” is now available. Check inside the Marquette Monthly during the month of January or click here to view the online version.
December 18, 2008 – 2:42 pm
Preparing Marquette for a Future Without Oil
As world oil supplies fall, every aspect of life in our community will change. Learn why, and discover what you can do to prepare for it.
Where: Peter White Public Library Community Room
When: 7:00pm on the following Wednesdays
January 28 - Crude Awakening
February 25 - Crude Impact
March 25 - End of [...]
December 17, 2008 – 2:20 pm
by Gabriel Caplett
December 15, 2008
Menominee, Michigan - Canadian junior mining exploration company, Aquila Resources, hosted a public information meeting at the VFW Hall, Monday, to present its opinion on a controversial topic: acid rock drainage. The company has been exploring its Back Forty Project under intense opposition from local residents and elected officials. [...]
December 16, 2008 – 5:35 pm
Mid-January or beyond - EPA Draft decision is expected. Public hearing dates will be announced at that time which are expected to be scheduled 60 days from the draft decision.
Mid-April - USFWS will announce whether or not the Coaster Brook Trout qualifies under the Endangered Species Protection Act.
Anytime - A recommendation is expected from the [...]
December 16, 2008 – 5:27 pm
Our office is so busy, we rarely get the opportunity to go shopping, let alone have the extra funds to purchase special holiday wishes. Here are a few suggestions for Santa if he decides to swing his sleigh down North Third Street on Christmas Eve!
Teresa would like a new roller paper cutter. Scott is hoping [...]
December 16, 2008 – 4:43 pm
Pick up your 2009 edition of the Students Against Sulfide Mining Outdoor Adventure Calendars.
Available at the Save The Wild UP office (413 Third Street, Mqt.). These collector’s items feature nature-loving student activists set against stunning UP landscapes, all at one low price of $15.
Folks can also purchase calendars by mailing a check or cash [...]
December 16, 2008 – 1:38 pm
Mining Madness, Water Wars: The Great Lakes in the Balance
A Documentary Film on Sulfide Mining
“Mining Madness, Water Wars: The Great Lakes in the Balance” is a timely, compelling documentary that lays bare a controversial proposal to blast a mine beneath a blue ribbon trout stream in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The 33-minute story is told through the [...]
December 15, 2008 – 2:44 pm
Seth Bernard and Daisy May Erlewine will be playing at A Clean Water Concert on December 19, 2008 at 7pm. This benefit concert will be held at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette (305 W. Magnetic St.) and donations will be accepted at the door. All proceeds will go to the Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve [...]
December 12, 2008 – 12:55 pm
Another One Bites the Dust?
December 8, 2008
Humboldt, MI - Humboldt Township board members presented a new letter of support welcoming Kennecott-Rio Tinto to its recently-purchased milling facility at the township’s regular board meeting, Monday. The board also welcomed new Township Supervisor, Joseph Derocha, and thanked Marvin Ruspakka, also present, for his years of service [...]
December 10, 2008 – 2:22 pm
Rio Tinto on the nose
Live News
“Eagle is a high grade nickel mine but permitting delays and the collapse in the nickel price could mean this US$300m project gets shelved.”
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