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 [...]
These Public Hearings and comment period are your opportunity to voice your concerns for Kennecott's proposed mine on the Yellow Dog Plains.
Take Action now!
Click here to access our online letter to send to the DEQ/DNR
Click here to use a cut and paste version of the letter
Click here to find your elected representatives
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Monday, July 30 2007
The DEQ is resuming the permit application process after a 5-month investigation into missing documents, possible malfeasance by a DEQ employee and serious safety issues with the Kennecott’s mine plan. We need anyone and everyone who is concerned about the proposed mine to step up and speak out at the public hearings [...]
An update of current events and anticipated timelines 1. The DNR has asked Kennecott to donate 120 acres to the State of
Michigan to offset the use and lease of the 120 acres surrounding the Rock for their mine facilities. This offset would provide like public access that would be given up until the year [...]
The results are in from the public voting for the Save The Wild UP Video Challenge.
Drum Roll Please…
The Grand Prize Winner with 1907 votes is Josh Leo for his Video titled "Sulfide Mining Will Damage Michigan". Prizes for the Grand Prize Winner include $2500 & a holiday package in the Huron Mountains of the Upper [...]
On April 17th, 2007, at 7 PM, Fred Rydholm will speak at Kaufman Auditorium on the Yellow Dog Plains and the Huron Mountain Club. A modern-day historical icon to our community and the Upper Peninsula, Fred knows the area, both people and places, better than anyone. Born and raised in Marquette, Fred grew [...]
March 1, 2007
DEQ Reverses Kennecott Preliminary Decision!!!
Congratulations to everyone who has put their time and effort into this issue.
It is a wonderful step in a positive direction.
Let's keep the momentum!
The MDEQ just released a statement explaining that new information on the structural integrity of the proposed Kennecott mine site on the Yellow Dog [...]
February 16, 2007 – 3:53 pm
UPDATE MARCH 2, 2007
The Department of Environmental Quality has withdrawn its proposed decision to approve a permit to conduct mining operations at the proposed Eagle Project Mine and cancelled the hearings. Read More>
Stay tuned to Save the Wild UP for further updates!
Congrats to all those who worked very hard to make this happen!
The DEQ announced [...]
February 7, 2007 – 5:19 pm
The NMU student organization, Students Against Sulfide Mining (SASM), are hosting a free concert on February 23, 2007. It will be at the Ramada Inn at 7 pm and features performances by Something In The Homemade Jam, Grass Monkey and Jesta. If you are a student and interested in joining SASM or just want to [...]
