Comments on: Kennecott’s South Road:Map and Public Hearing Minutes

By: Dennis Havlena

Dennis Havlena — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:55:11 +0000

Are you haul-road proponents absolutely stark-raving NUTS?? For 31 years we have owned 104 acres in section 24 near Trembath Lake (up Wolf Lake Road) and the proposed haul-road would cut across the corner of this property. PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT LET THE MONEYGRUBBERS GET AWAY WITH THIS RAPE OF THE LARGEST CHUNK OF WILD LAND ANYWHERE AROUND!! They don’t love this land – we do!! To those who cry “Jobs Jobs” — good lord — hitler’s crematoriums created jobs — there’s a hell of a lot more to it than merely “Jobs” !!
Marquette area voters: PLEASE take note of which of your “representatives” are
trying to shove this thing down your throat and remember – come voting time.
Dennis Havlena
DNR retiree
Cheboygan

By: Kristian

Kristian — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:52:49 +0000

I hate the idea of putting a road through an area that is as undeveloped as this region the proposed road is planned. Take a look at a map of the UP and you’ll notice that one of the largest masses of land in the whole region without paved roads and traffic is the Yellow Dog Plains. Place better signage on the existing roads up there if you want to help tourists through the area but blaze a paved road right through the center of it. The whole idea seems asinine to me and short sighted. Ever drive the Peshekee Grade? This Kennecot Project is not indefinite, when they are done strong arming their way into this area and taking what they need, they will leave and the upkeep of that road will lie in the hands of the county road commission who is already struggling with keep up on the exsisting infrastructure. The benefits of this road seem completely short sighted and just another way that Kennecott is going to spoil things that make this area great. This isn’t even bringing to the table the discussion of the mine itself who’s justification is laughable. Wake up people. This region has much more to offer in the way of eco tourism and from people who want to enjoy the natural resources here that make this place so unique to the whole world. That is actually a sustainable source of economic boost to this region. Not catering to the needs of huge multi national corporations that just want to exploit and move on. Sorry but true. I’ve yet to see a suitable defense to why this sulfide mine should be allowed.

By: Seth Haywood

Seth Haywood — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:06:53 +0000

Jacob,
You are alittle torn, let us see, you are more concerned about not having to drive so far than you are about Kennecot turning the U.P. into a chemical sewer.

Andy,
You are right, you don`t get. Your statment is, think of the benefits of having a road after the mining is completed. What benefits will there be? Polluted streams, air, and soil will turn the U.P. into a lifeless landscape which no one would want to use your new road to visit.
You people need to wake up and consider the horrible damage Kennecott will create in the U.P. and stop talking as if it is a done deal. Your ho-hum attitude is so pathetic.

Seth from 510

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:33:55 +0000

Yeah, another access road! Perfect! While they’re at it, how about a water park, some fast food restaurants and perhaps a Wal-Mart in Big Bay?

It’s the wilderness, stupid! That’s the attraction! The relative pristine state of the area, which will soon change compliments of Kennecott, the DEQ and the rest of its short-sighted supporters. Mining and road building are not compatible with wilderness and this is one “tourist” who will NEVER return to this area because of this project.

By: Chalera Proeber

Chalera Proeber — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:48:07 +0000

I get it totally! These are delay tactics so that that beautiful and sacred area are not disturbed. I live in Iron Mountain and it took us 3 hours easily to get to Eagle Rock for the “Save the Earth” ceremony. I didn’t complain nor did my husband, we just enjoyed the ride. It was beautiful and relaxing (except for the clear cut we had to drive through). If one mining company is allowed to destroy land for financial benefit others will have easier access yet. We have so few places that are so natural and untouched, why are you complaining about a drive to enjoy that beauty.

By: christian

christian — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:03:01 +0000

when the mining is completed, there won’t be much to see. just runoff, contaminents, etc. but hey, it’s only the worlds largest source of fresh water, why shouldn’t we dump a bunch of horse crap into it? we can just change to “the great runoff state”, or “if you seek a pleasant dumping ground, look about you.” give me a break, this mine cannot be allowed to happen. ask wisconsin.

By: Andy Maracini

Andy Maracini — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:12:29 +0000

I don’t get it, first the opposition was opposed to a haul rd on the Big Bay Rd, now they offer an alternative and that isn’t acceptable. Why not think of the added benefits a new road would bring? After the mining is completed, the Co. and its residents and tourists will have another access road to enjoy the area. The other alternative if you don’t like the South Road is to let Kennecott use existing roads and make it their responsibility to make improvements on 510, 550 and AAA all of which are poorly constructed and inadequately maintained. But I guess you don’t want that either. Why not offer some constructive ideas so that we can get this job done correctly? We would all benefit from working together for a better project. Try it sometime.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:49:26 +0000

I’ll admit I’m a little torn on the South Road issue. While it’s another step forward for Kennecott, it sure would be nice to have easier access to the Yellow Dog and Mulligan Swamp area. Getting to these areas from Houghton requires some backroad navigation and a lot of time, and it would be nice to spend more time hiking and exploring the area then driving to it.