October 28, 2008
by Gabriel Caplett
In September 2008, Ottawa National Forest Ontonagon District Supervisor, Susan Spear, issued a “Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact” for Trans Superior Resources’ metallic mineral exploration project within the national forest’s boundaries. The project directly borders the federally-protected boundaries of the Sturgeon River, which is considered a National Wild and Scenic River. Trans Superior is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bitterroot Resources, located in Vancouver, Canada. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 7, 2007
by Gabriel Caplett
On January 9, 2007, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) granted preliminary approval of Kennecott Mineral’s Eagle Mine permit. The potential metallic sulfide mine is on the Yellow Dog Plains, within a few miles of the shores of Lake Superior. This decision should not have come as a surprise to anyone. According to one member of the DEQ, “the DEQ [is] leaning toward approving the application regardless of any deficiencies.” This fact was already clear to anyone that has attended DEQ hearings/public forums on the issue. To be as polite as possible, the DEQ has found it difficult to mask their disregard for us Yoopers and citizens of Michigan.
Citizens rally in front of Michigan Capitol Building, December 2005; Photo courtesy Andy Gregg
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