http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/investigation-into-processing-of-eagle-project-mine-application-appears-a-whitewash/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:57:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/investigation-into-processing-of-eagle-project-mine-application-appears-a-whitewash/comment-page-1/#comment-2452 Karl Hoenke Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:20:21 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/investigation-into-processing-of-eagle-project-mine-application-appears-a-whitewash/#comment-2452 1. Given the sensitivity of groundwater receptors (rivers and aquifers, shallow AND deep), it is essential that GW flow & quality be modeled. Water entering the mining shaft will be removed, thus impacting the regional water table and impacting the receptor into which the excess water is discharged. 2. Tailings will be accumulated and will be an enormous source of acidic runoff capable of ruining surface waters and the regional drinking water aquifer. 3. Potential impacts on Endangered Species should enable, and require, Federal EPA imvolvement. 4. Since the mining effort is represented as a short-duration activity of 4-7 years, it is clear that Kennecott must be held to high and appropriate standards of design and protection up front; there will no way to clean up a mess afterward. 1. Given the sensitivity of groundwater receptors (rivers and aquifers, shallow AND deep), it is essential that GW flow & quality be modeled. Water entering the mining shaft will be removed, thus impacting the regional water table and impacting the receptor into which the excess water is discharged.
2. Tailings will be accumulated and will be an enormous source of acidic runoff capable of ruining surface waters and the regional drinking water aquifer.
3. Potential impacts on Endangered Species should enable, and require, Federal EPA imvolvement.
4. Since the mining effort is represented as a short-duration activity of 4-7 years, it is clear that Kennecott must be held to high and appropriate standards of design and protection up front; there will no way to clean up a mess afterward.

]]> http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/investigation-into-processing-of-eagle-project-mine-application-appears-a-whitewash/comment-page-1/#comment-2326 vicki Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:40:56 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/investigation-into-processing-of-eagle-project-mine-application-appears-a-whitewash/#comment-2326 What a sad situation for Michigan. This mining issue should never be brought to fruition. I also feel this involves all of Michigan - not just the UP - and great strides should be made to let ALL know what Kennecot is trying to "pull" What a sad situation for Michigan. This mining issue should never be brought to fruition. I also feel this involves all of Michigan - not just the UP - and great strides should be made to let ALL know what Kennecot is trying to “pull”

]]> http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/investigation-into-processing-of-eagle-project-mine-application-appears-a-whitewash/comment-page-1/#comment-2315 Patrick Burwell Mon, 21 May 2007 19:17:51 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/investigation-into-processing-of-eagle-project-mine-application-appears-a-whitewash/#comment-2315 As you have suggested, I have read both the report and the letter. I fully agree with the letter and I also contend that all of the questions posed in the letter MUST be answered. I don't see how a mine of this type can possibly be safe for the environment in the area which it is proposed. The risks far outweigh any possible benefits. As you have suggested, I have read both the report and the letter. I fully agree with the letter and I also contend that all of the questions posed in the letter MUST be answered. I don’t see how a mine of this type can possibly be safe for the environment in the area which it is proposed. The risks far outweigh any possible benefits.

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