Category Archives: Coalition Partners
March 26, 2009 – 12:14 pm
TRAVERSE CITY - A documentary by Northern Michigan filmmakers exploring the controversial topic of metallic sulfide mining in Michigan has won a 2009 Telly Award.
The bronze award in the documentary category was awarded to “Mining Madness, Water Wars: The Great Lakes in the Balance” - a film co-produced by Brauer Productions, Inc. and Summit Public [...]
Celebrate the U.P.!
Join the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition in a FREE celebration of what’s great about the U.P. on
Saturday, March 28th, 2009
at the three corners where Ridge and Front Sts. intersect in downtown Marquette, MI.
Here’s what we have on tap:
At The Peter White Public Library - Community Room:
10:15-11:15 “An Author’s Journey to Advocacy: A Memorable [...]
February 26, 2009 – 5:56 pm
Kennecott is proposing to operate a metallic sulfide mine in one of Michigan’s last wild areas, the Yellow Dog Plains, and recently submitted an application to re-open a milling facility in Humboldt Township, Michigan for processing of ore from the mine site. If approved, Kennecott’s proposed milling facility operations could result in environmental degradation [...]
January 30, 2009 – 3:43 pm
Representatives from local organizations will hold an educational forum on Kennecott Mineral’s recent permit application to re-open the old Humboldt Ore Processing Facility in Humboldt Township near Republic, MI. Contributing organizations include: National Wildlife Federation, Save the Wild UP, Northwoods Wilderness Recovery, Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, and Students Against Sulfide Mining.
Concerned citizens are encouraged to [...]
January 14, 2009 – 2:29 pm
Save the Wild UP will host a showing of the compelling documentary, “Mining Madness, Water Wars: The Great Lakes in the Balance” on Thursday evening, January 22 at Peter White Public Library.
Produced by the National Wildlife Federation, this 33 minute production lays bare the controversial proposal to blast a mine beneath a blue ribbon trout [...]
January 13, 2009 – 5:43 pm
January 19, 2009 at 6pm: The Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve will be hosting a Watershed Wildlife Workshop at the Peter White Public Library in the Community Room. A wildlife biologist will present information on species of concern in the Yellow Dog River and surrounding watersheds, such as moose, wolf, and cougar. This event is free [...]
January 5, 2009 – 9:09 pm
When: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m Central Time, 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Where: Patrick J. White Conference Room, West Iron District Library; 116 West Genessee; Iron River, MI 49915 (One block South of U.S.2, midtown); (906)265-2831
Contact person: Robert Rivera (906)265-3176
Concerned citizens of Iron County, with assistance from the Northwood Alliance, will hold [...]
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 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 – 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 [...]
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