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Rep. Mike Lahti responds to citizen letter

August 19, 2010 – 6:32 pm

Read Mike Lahti’s response to citizen letter:
http://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2010/08/lahti-to-request-response-from-dnre-on.html

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Author and Activist Winona LaDuke Speaks Out at Protect the Earth Gathering

August 11, 2010 – 2:29 pm

Thanks to Michele Bourdieu for her coverage of the 2010 Protect the Earth Community Gathering held in Baraga, MI. July 30 – August 1.
To read, go to: http://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2010/08/protect-earth-2010-part-1-winona-laduke.html

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DNRE reassurances fail to convince environmentalists, skeptics

July 27, 2010 – 10:09 pm

Will Michigan be able to afford the possible mess?
http://michiganmessenger.com/40044/dnre-reassurances-fail-to-convince-environmentalists-skeptics
By Eartha Jane Melzer 7/26/10 8:13 AM
This first mine to be permitted under Michigan’s non-ferrous metallic mining law — the Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company nickel sulfide mine west of Marquette — continues to draw concerns and criticism.
Michigan has dwindling resources for environmental regulation and its environmental [...]

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Al Gedicks: Chevron should pay for its disaster, too

July 2, 2010 – 1:09 pm

by Al Gedicks
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/opinion/column/guest/article_49fb9946-7fed-11df-b8c6-001cc4c002e0.html
While most Americans are familiar with the Exxon Valdez spill, few have heard of Chevron/Texaco’s far more serious oil disaster in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. Chevron, which bought Texaco in 2001, dumped 18 billion gallons of toxic wastewater (known as “produced water”) into the Amazon from 1964 to 1992. According to [...]

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Editorial from Rep. Stupak: Gulf spill holds lessons for protecting Michigan waters, Great Lakes from drilling, sulfide mining

June 27, 2010 – 1:18 pm

June 26, 2010
By U. S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee)
WASHINGTON, D. C. — It is difficult to think of northern Michigan without also thinking about the Great Lakes. These waters are vital to our economy and are relied upon by 45 million people for drinking water, fishing, recreation, agriculture, industry and shipping.
That is why, in 2005, [...]

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Pryor Found Guilty – Letter From Her

June 16, 2010 – 4:42 pm

Hello to all – today I was found GUILTY for Misdemeanor Trespass. Our case revolved around the requirement for Kennecott to have the final decision on all permits as the foundation for the reason why I felt I did not trespass on state and public property. The Prosecutor introduced a motion that did [...]

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EPA Responds to UIC Permit Questions

June 11, 2010 – 4:53 pm

According to the attached letter from the EPA to one of our citizens, not only has the EPA not made a final decision on the UIC permit but they state emphatically that state officials were notified of that fact. (See page 1, para 2)
We have not yet completed consultation with the Tribe regarding Agency regulation [...]

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Clean Water Advocates Rally On Capitol Steps

June 4, 2010 – 3:32 pm

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Eagle Rock Music Video

June 1, 2010 – 6:36 pm

The talents of videographer Greg Peterson and singer/songwriter Drew Nelson combine to recreate the magic of the Eagle Rock Stand.
Thanks to both of you for this great contribution!
Watch it on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ces63iissE
Contact Drew Nelson: http://www.drewnelson.net/
Contact Greg Peterson: http://www.youtube.com/user/YOOPERNEWSMAN
More Eagle Rock Stand information at http://standfortheland.com

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Stand for the Land Memorial Day Celebration, Sunday May 30th

May 28, 2010 – 5:57 pm

Please join us for a Stand for the Land Memorial Day celebration at the Lower Harbor in Marquette, Sunday May 30th beginning at 10 am and ending around 3pm. Please bring your friends, family, signs, and a dish to pass.

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